Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen
Voice of America
Yemen
Israel’s military said Thursday it carried out airstrikes against Houthi militant targets in Yemen.
Macao's new leader, Sam Hou Fai, left, is sworn in by China's President Xi Jinping during an inauguration ceremony as part of marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's handover from Portugal to China, in Macao, Dec. 20, 2024.
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Fire personnel inspect a building burned down by a fire in Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec.19, 2024.
