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World News Today Live Updates on December 17, 2024 : US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
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World News Today Live: US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
- Kurdish officials are urging Donald Trump to press Ankara to head off an invasion.
World News Today Live: Cyclone Chido: Thousands feared dead in France as biggest storm in 90 years rips apart Mayotte island | 10 updates
- Cyclone Chido has devastated Mayotte, with hundreds feared dead. France is conducting rescue operations with military support, as emergency workers search for survivors. The island, known for its poverty, suffered extensive damage from the storm, which had winds exceeding 200 kph.
World News Today Live: Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu’s coast, followed by a 5.5 aftershock. The quake’s depth was 57 km, and the epicenter was near Port Vila. Authorities are assessing damage, while tsunami warnings have been issued for Vanuatu and nearby Pacific islands.
World News Today Live: Bashar al-Assad on his final hours in Syria as rebels advanced: ‘Didn’t consider stepping down or fleeing’
- Bashar al-Assad claimed he stayed in Damascus until December 8, fleeing to Russia after the government fell to rebel forces. He rejected speculation that his exit was premeditated or occurred during the final battles.