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Israeli security forces raided the French-administered territory in Jerusalem, detaining two diplomats. The incident took place in the presence of the French Foreign Minister and provoked a sharp reaction from Paris.

France has accused Israel of undermining bilateral relations after an incident in Jerusalem where Israeli security forces entered French-administered territory. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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During this raid, two French diplomats were briefly detained.

The incident occurred in the Pater Noster Church complex on the Mount of Olives when French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot was visiting. The complex, along with three other sites in Jerusalem, is considered French territory and is under French responsibility.

The incident provoked a sharp reaction from Paris, which views the actions of Israeli forces as interference in French diplomatic zones and calls on Israel to respect their special status and international law.

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South Korea has conducted an exercise with the launch of a Hyeonmu-2 ballistic missile in the Yellow Sea. The launch was a response to the DPRK's recent test of the Hwasong-19 intercontinental missile.

South Korea has launched a ballistic missile in the Yellow Sea in response to the DPRK's recent missile test. This was reported by Yonhap, according to UNN.

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According to reports, a short-range Hyunmoo-2 missile was fired during the exercise, which took place in the western region of the country. The training took place in the Taeyang area, about 108 km from Seoul, and was aimed at simulating a strike on an enemy ship.

These maneuvers were part of South Korea's strategic actions to demonstrate its ability to effectively respond to any provocations from Pyongyang. It is also noted that the launch was a response to the recent test of the latest intercontinental missile “Hwasong-19”, which caused concern in the international community.

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In Argentina, three people have been charged in the death of Liam Payne, who died after falling from a hotel balcony. Alcohol, cocaine and antidepressants were found in the singer's blood.

Three people have been charged in Argentina over the death of Liam Payne. This was reported by the BBC, according to UNN.

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Argentine prosecutors have announced charges against three people in the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. Payne, 31, died in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

The autopsy showed that the cause of death was injuries sustained as a result of the fall, and traces of alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants were found in Payne's body. The investigation revealed that Payne had probably fallen partially or completely unconscious, ruling out the possibility of suicide.

Among the defendants is a person from Payne's inner circle, who is accused of supplying drugs and distributing them. In addition, an employee of the hotel and another person suspected of supplying drugs to Liam Payne were charged. The investigation is ongoing.

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A fishing boat sinks off Jeju Island in South Korea, 14 sailors are rescued. Another 13 crew members are still missing, and the country's president has ordered all resources to be mobilized for the search.

A fishing boat sank near Jeju Island in South Korea. This is reported by Yonhap, UNN reports.

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According to the information, the boat found itself in an emergency situation about 24 kilometers northwest of the island, which is why a search and rescue operation had to be launched immediately.

At the moment, 14 sailors have been rescued, but 13 more crew members are still missing. South Korean President Yun Suk-yol ordered to mobilize all available resources and personnel to continue the rescue operation, emphasizing the need for an active search and support from the coast guard.

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Donald Trump had a phone conversation with the President of Ukraine after winning the election. He also spoke with about 70 world leaders, including Biden, but not with putin.

Trump said he had already spoken to Zelensky, but had not yet spoken to putin. This was reported by BBC News, according to UNN.

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US President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC that he had not yet spoken to the president of a terrorist state after winning the election, but had already had a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump did not disclose the details of the conversation with the Ukrainian leader, but emphasized the importance of dialogue.

Trump also said that since winning the election, he has spoken with about 70 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. He called the calls "very pleasant" and "respectful in both directions." According to Trump, during his conversation with Biden, they agreed to have lunch together in the near future.

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Germany will keep most of the promised 4 billion euros in aid to Ukraine for 2025 even if the budget is delayed. The political crisis in the German government is linked to the probable return of Trump.

Germany will be able to provide most of the 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) pledged to Ukraine even if the 2025 budget is not approved in time after the collapse of the coalition government. Sources from Germany's budget committee told Reuters, reports UNN.

The funds are mostly appropriations and therefore can be disbursed under temporary budgetary management if the budget is not passed, four sources said.

German aid to Ukraine has been cut to 4 billion euros in 2025 from about 8 billion euros in 2024, according to the draft budget for 2025.

Germany had hoped that Ukraine could meet most of its military needs with $50 billion in loans from frozen Russian assets approved by the Group of Seven industrialized nations.

But Republican Donald Trump's return to the White House has raised fears in Europe that U.S. support for Kiev could dwindle. Germany's coalition government collapsed hours after Trump's victory became clear on Wednesday when Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister Christian Lindner.

“Politically, the upheaval in the German government is the first sign, the first reaction to Trump's re-election,” said Gilles Guiboud, head of European equity strategies at AXA Investment Managers in Paris.

A likely delay in next year's budget means no spending on new projects, although some spending, such as additional aid to Ukraine, could still be approved.

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The German Cabinet agreed a budget in the summer and it was due to be approved by parliament by the end of the year, but this could now be delayed until mid-2025.

Nissan Motor has lowered its annual profit forecast from 500 billion yen to 150 billion yen due to the deteriorating situation in the US and China. The company plans to lay off 9,000 employees and reduce production capacity by 20%.

On Thursday, Nissan Motor announced a disappointing profit forecast. It is noted that the company has faced a sharp deterioration in the key markets of the United States and China.

Writes UNN with reference to Nikkei Asia.

Nissan Motor's annual operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, as indicated in the report, will be 150 billion yen ($970 million). In the July-September quarter alone, the company posted a net loss of 9.3 billion yen, due to declining profitability in its key markets.

The previous annual forecast was 500 billion yen.

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Faced with persistent problems in key markets, including China, Nissan Motor has announced significant job cuts, planning to lay off 9,000 employees, it has been reported today. The Japanese automaker also intends to reduce its global production capacity by 20%.

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As someone who is responsible for the lives of more than 130,000 employees and their families around the world, I am clearly aware of my responsibility

– said Makoto Uchida, President and CEO of Nissan, during an online press conference on Thursday.

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The Japanese company has a production capacity of nearly 5 million vehicles worldwide, and it expects to sell 3.4 million vehicles in the current fiscal year. To improve business in the U.S., he said Nissan plans to add new models.

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Hurricane Rafael caused a nationwide power outage in Cuba. 70,000 people were evacuated, and the category three storm brought heavy rains and the threat of flooding.

On Wednesday, Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage due to Hurricane Rafael, which brought winds of up to 185 km/h to the Caribbean island, UNN reports citing the BBC.

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The country's national power company said that strong winds caused the power grid to shut down.

At least 70 ,000 people were evacuated from their homes before a category three storm made landfall on Wednesday evening, with warnings of storm surges, flash flooding and landslides.

This comes just weeks after millions of people were left without power for four days following a blackout caused by problems with the country's energy infrastructure. The incident also coincided with Hurricane Oscar, which killed at least six people.

"Rafael hit the western province of Artemis, near the capital Havana, at about 16:15 local time, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.

A representative of the state-owned energy company Unión Eléctrica said that engineers will have to wait until the storm passes over the island before they can assess its impact on power plants and the grid in general.

By 22:00 local time, Rafael had moved into the Gulf of Mexico and weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 169 km/h.

The NHC reported that the storm will continue to bring heavy rains across western Cuba through Thursday, and storm surges could pose a life-threatening threat.

Heavy rains are expected in the Cayman Islands, while a tropical storm warning is in effect in the Florida Keys.

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South Korean President Yun Suk-yol is considering direct arms supplies to Ukraine. The decision will depend on the level of North Korea's involvement in the conflict.

South Korean President Yun Suk-yol does not rule out the possibility of adjusting his policy to allow arms supplies.

Writes UNN with reference to France24.

At a press conference in Seoul on Thursday, President Yun Suk-yol said he was studying the possibility of “sending weapons directly to Kyiv.” So far, he has opposed this because of a long-standing national policy that does not allow him to arm countries involved in active conflicts.

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Now, depending on the level of North Korea's engagement, we will gradually adjust our support strategy in several stages

– South Korean President Yun Suk-yol said at a press conference in Seoul.

Yun Suk-yol also said that he discussed the North Korean issue with US President-elect Donald Trump and plans to meet with him in the “near future.

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Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, D.C., has deleted his previous critical comments about Donald Trump. The Australian Prime Minister spoke with Trump about the AUKUS agreement and security issues.

Australia's Ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, has deleted previous comments he made about Donald Trump.

Written by UNN with reference to SWI and Reuters.

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Australia's ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, has deleted a number of posts he made on social media calling the next US president, Donald Trump, “destructive,” officials confirmed on Thursday.

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One potential problem is the relationship between the new administration and Australia's ambassador to Washington, former Labor Party Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Rudd previously made disparaging comments about Trump as head of a US think tank, according to a statement on his personal website.

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“Out of respect for the office of the President of the United States and following the election of President Trump, Ambassador Rudd has now removed these previous comments from his personal website and social media channels,” the statement reads.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday after the Republican victory in the US elections.

Albanese said he spoke to Trump about security ties, including the AUKUS agreement, under which Australia will buy U.S. nuclear submarines for the next decade and develop a new class of nuclear submarines with the U.S. and U.K.

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