China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.

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India's headline inflation softened to 5.48% in November from a 14-month high, below expectations and the RBI's projection of 5.7% for the third fiscal quarter. Despite a surprise economic slowdown, the RBI held rates at 6.5%, citing expectations of easing food inflation in the fourth quarter due to favorable agricultural conditions and harvest arrivals. Businesses anticipate continued pressure from elevated input costs and an acceleration in selling prices in the coming months. Full Article

Waterloo Road fans were thrilled to learn that Jason Merrells will be returning for the next series in February 2025 as a guest star, reprising his role as head teacher Jack Rimmer from the original cast. Jack will now be back as a counselor to assist new head Dame Stella Drake, marking a significant plot twist that has excited both old and new fans of the show. The return of Jason's character has brought explosive...

In Serbia, Uros Blazic, 21, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing nine people and injuring 12 in a mass shooting in two villages near Belgrade. The shootings occurred a day after a school shooting in central Belgrade, leading to protests and a crackdown on illegal gun ownership. Blazic's father was also convicted for illegal gun possession, and Blazic himself expressed remorse in court, admitting to his actions and accepting the maximum sentence...

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has intensified his demand for air defense systems, citing increased Russian air attacks and the need for a dozen additional Patriot systems to protect civilian infrastructure. The US and NATO have pledged support, with Denmark already providing F-16s and Ukraine developing long-range drones. Despite challenges, Ukraine is bolstering its domestic defense industry and reducing Russia's artillery advantage on the front lines, aiming to secure autonomy in long-range weapons to counter Russian aggression...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to declare martial law in an address to the nation, denying charges of insurrection. He claimed that the opposition-controlled parliament was destroying the country's democratic order. Amid political turmoil and pressure from officials and protesters, the main opposition party filed a second impeachment motion. Yoon justified his actions as an "emergency measure" to restore order and warned the public about the crisis, emphasizing that it was...