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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua confronted Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja over officers allegedly escorting armed groups harassing residents ahead of his Nyeri rally Thursday. After drawing thousands at Nairobi markets where he declared his 2027 presidential bid and vowed county reforms, brief clashes erupted between his supporters and opponents near the venue, but security restored order with no serious injuries. Gachagua blamed local leaders for hiring youths to disrupt the event, praised Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, and dismissed impeachment concerns as no bar to his candidacy under the Constitution.

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Armed men patrolled Nyeri's streets with clubs and sticks, heightening fears before Rigathi Gachagua's rally as police vehicles lingered nearby.

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The Association of Former Female Students of the University of Ghana petitions the World Bank, USAID, EU, and others to suspend funding until Professor Ransford Gyampo is dismissed, citing his 2019 BBC exposé footage of inappropriate advances. After a university probe found misconduct, Gyampo was suspended six months in 2020, retrained, and reinstated with monitoring. The demand follows a recent TV clash where a colleague accused him of misconduct, amid claims of political motivations and questions over the group's legitimacy.

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A viral petition revives Ghana's infamous 'Sex for Grades' scandal, urging global donors to defund University of Ghana over a professor's reinstatement.

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Mehran Salimi, a 28-year-old barber from Hashtgerd near Karaj, died on January 8, 2026, during protests against Iran's Islamic Republic, according to family and activist reports. His father posted footage of Mehran dancing under blue lights, black-and-white photos from his life riding horses and working in his shop, and an image of him motionless in a hospital bed. The family faced further heartbreak when security forces seized his body, denying a proper farewell, as posts call to remember him amid widespread unrest and conflicting death toll claims.

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A father's simple plea cuts through the grief: 'World, see my child.' He shares vibrant videos of his son Mehran dancing with arms raised high.

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Loomer praised Kahane, who founded the JDL in 1968 to protect Jews from antisemitism through protests that turned militant. The FBI linked the group to over 30 attacks by the mid-1970s, including firebombings and the unsolved 1985 pipe-bomb killing of Palestinian-American activist Alex Odeh. Her call follows 2024 FBI data showing anti-Jewish hate crimes at record highs, making up 69% of religion-based attacks. Responses divided between critics citing the group's violent past and a few supporters agreeing with Kahane.

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Amid rising antisemitic incidents, Laura Loomer declared that rabbi Meir Kahane was right all along and urged armed Jews to patrol American streets.

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On November 19 at 4 p.m. UTC, the Avalanche Network deployed the Granite upgrade via ACP-181, ACP-204, and ACP-226, introducing epoched P-Chain views for stable cross-chain messaging, secp256r1 biometric authentication, and dynamic block production starting at two seconds on C-Chain. Following successful Fuji testnet activation on October 29, the upgrade enhances speed, security, and interoperability across L1 chains. Avalanche reported over 8.5 billion total transactions, with C-Chain peaking at 901 TPS just before rollout.

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Avalanche just unleashed its Granite upgrade, slashing block times to two seconds and enabling FaceID logins for dApps.

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The second installment, *Ang Mutya ng Section E: Book 2 - The Dark Side*, premiered today on Viva One, following Jay-jay in her rowdy all-boys class full of pranks and drama. Angeles, 20 and with Viva Artists Agency, reprises Yuri Hanamitchi, known for his 'mata-mata acting' and brooding charm, complete with signature glasses and tousled red locks. Promo shots tease classroom antics, nighttime scenes, and deeper intrigue alongside co-stars like Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga. Fans cherish moments like Yuri's Jollibee spicy chicken eats and intense glares that defined his cult appeal.

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Yuri's piercing stares and red hair made him unforgettable from the first season. Now, on December 4, Rabin Angeles brings the sharp-witted young master back for more high school chaos.

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The video, filmed on a bustling Lagos street near yellow danfo buses and market stalls, captures the theft in broad daylight and the quick confrontation that follows. The victim's brother narrates the close call, while viewers share their own Ikeja pickpocketing tales from spots like Computer Village, alongside tips like avoiding back pockets. Some question if it's staged due to the camera angle, but it highlights the area's ongoing theft issues amid crowded markets and heavy foot traffic.

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A man strolls down a busy Ikeja street in his floral shirt, oblivious as a pickpocket slips the phone from his back pocket—until his brother spots the thief just steps away.

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Muhammad Fazil Rahu, known as Shaheed Fazil Rahu, dedicated his life to peasants' rights in Sindh, leading campaigns against centralized power like the One Unit system and dictatorships. He faced repeated imprisonments and allied with Benazir Bhutto in the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy before his assassination in Golarchi on January 17, 1987. Posts sharing his words like 'Silence helps the oppressor' highlight his role in farmers' struggles, while his son serves as Sindh's Agriculture Minister and events prepare in Badin.

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In Rahuki village, a lifelong fighter for Sindhi peasants faces his final stand in 1987—axed in broad daylight. Now, as January 17 nears, his family and supporters revisit that unyielding spirit.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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