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Belarus President defends diverting plane and arresting journalist

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4 years ago

May 27, 2021

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The President of Belarus has called out his critics, saying they are “waging hybrid warfare” and “strangling” his country

As nations around the world continue to impose sanctions, the country’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko says “many red lines” have been crossed.

It follows a Ryanair jet flying from Greece to Lithuania being forced to land in Minsk before Belarusian authorities arrested an anti-government activist who was onboard.

26-year-old Roman Protasevich was detained and charged with criminal offenses and says he fears the death penalty.

At the time, Belarusian officials said the reason for the plane’s forced landing was a bomb threat – but this claim has not yet been authenticated.

Lukashenko says he “had to protect people,” and “was thinking about the country’s security.”

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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