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Xi says no one can stop China’s ‘reunification’ with Taiwan

BEIJING (Reuters) -No one can stop China’s “reunification” with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people. In the past year, Beijing has stepped up military pressure near Taiwan, sending warships and planes almost daily into the
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2025: The year of power struggle in the South Caucasus

Global powers such as India, China, and Russia are increasingly involved in South Caucasus geopolitics, making 2025 a critical year for regional stability.
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Final New Year’s Eve prep underway in cities across the globe as world prepares to ring in 2025

Fox News is ringing in the new year with live updates on celebrations across the globe. Major cities are wrapping up their preparations to ring in the new year on Tuesday, and New York City is also heightening security as it prepares to kick of 2025 for the United States.
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Majority of Justin Trudeau’s caucus calls on him to quit

Liberals want the prime minister to reveal his plans as soon as he’s back from holidays.
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Times Square street closures begin ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration

The entire area of 57th Street to 42nd Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenues is set to be fully restricted by 11 a.m.
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Indiana’s last habitat for endangered Mitchell’s satyr butterfly saved by conservation group

The butterfly’s historic range in Indiana has dwindled to just one unique wetland called a fen, which will now be protected.
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Where To See the Northern Lights Tonight on New Year’s Eve

Northern lights visibility reached a 500-year peak in 2024.
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New Year’s resolutions for 2025: 7 steps for maintaining a healthier lifestyle

Here’s how you can make resolutions that stick, transform your habits, and start the year on a healthier note.
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A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop

The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.