Tag: Prime
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Arson Attacks Disrupt French Rail Network Hours Before Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, the French rail network was struck by a series of deliberate arson attacks, causing significant disruption. These attacks targeted signal boxes and fiber optic cables crucial for the high-speed rail service, affecting approximately 800,000 people, including disruptions to the Eurostar service. The French government labeled these as…
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Benny Gantz Resigns from Netanyahu’s Cabinet, Urges for Elections Amidst Criticism of War Strategy
Benny Gantz, a leading figure in Israel’s war cabinet, has resigned and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conduct elections. Gantz criticized Netanyahu for hesitating and procrastinating on making crucial strategic decisions regarding Israel’s long-term strategy post the Gaza war. Gantz’s resignation, alongside his political ally Isaac CT, underscores a significant challenge to Netanyahu’s…
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Modi Wins Third Term as India’s Prime Minister, BJP Fails to Secure Outright Majority
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed victory in the recent elections, yet his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), may not achieve an outright majority as previously expected. Despite winning the most seats, the BJP’s performance has fallen short of the ambitious over 400 seats target set by Modi, marking a rare moment of…
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Ayodhya Temple Opening by PM Modi Evokes Controversial Past and Election Speculation
The inauguration of a Hindu temple in Ayodhya, India, has brought mixed reactions among the Indian population. While a large number of Hindus celebrate the opening of the temple, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, the Muslim community recalls the violent events that followed the demolition of a mosque that previously stood…
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Iceland Declares Emergency as Volcano Eruption Threatens Grindavík Town with Lava Flow
An emergency has been declared in southwest Iceland near the town of Grindavík following a new volcanic eruption that has engulfed homes in molten lava. This eruption is considered the most serious volcanic threat the country has faced in fifty years. Residents of the affected town have been evacuated as lava flows destroy structures in…