Fireworks are set to illuminate New Year's Eve festivities, but they significantly deteriorate air quality and pose health risks.
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Read moreRidah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, held for over 22 years at Guantánamo, is released to Tunisia as US transfers detainees amid ongoing criticism of the facility.
Read moreUkrainian troops have secured positions in Chasiv Yar, crucial for controlling the Donetsk region amid escalating Russian assaults.
Read moreTaiwan's leader emphasizes defense improvement and resilience as Chinese military activity escalates around the island in early 2024.
Read more2024 saw historic milestones including Sweden joining NATO, Kamala Harris's nomination, and Donald Trump's pivotal election triumphs.
Read moreChina has completed the world's longest express tunnel, reducing travel time through the Tianshan Mountains from three hours to just 20 minutes.
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