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Biden and Netanyahu discuss the latest in the effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Biden and Netanyahu discuss the latest in the effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Biden and Netanyahu discussed ceasefire/hostage deal amid intensified push before Trump takes office. Talks are close but stalled, details unresolved.

Pakistan recovers 8 out of 16 mine workers abducted by militants

Pakistan recovers 8 out of 16 mine workers abducted by militants

Pakistani forces rescued 8 of 16 miners kidnapped by militants in NW Pakistan. Attack on miners' vehicle occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Baloch separatists also active.

A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others

A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others

Australian seaplane crashed on takeoff, killing 3 (Swiss, Danish tourists, pilot), injuring 3. 1 uninjured. Cause unknown, investigation underway.

Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data

Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data

Chinese group "MirrorFace" linked to 200+ cyberattacks on Japan (2019-2024), targeting national security/tech data. Attacks used emails, VPN exploits. Japan urged to boost defenses.

Tents arrive for survivors of a quake that killed 126 in freezing, high-altitude Tibet

Tents arrive for survivors of a quake that killed 126 in freezing, high-altitude Tibet

China quake: 126 dead, 188 injured, 46k+ relocated. Rescue shifts to aid. Aftershocks, high altitude complicate relief. Political tensions remain.

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

HMPV rates in N. China are declining after outbreak concerns. It's not new; improved detection explains increased cases. No new diseases emerging, medical resources are sufficient.