Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia Condemns Terrorist Attack at Russia's Concert Theater
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24 March 2024 19:46 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Condemns Terrorist Attack at Russia's Concert Theater; Russia, China Veto US-led UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire; The 10 Largest Countries in the World.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesia Condemns Terrorist Attack at Russia's Concert Theater
The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned the terrorist attack at a concert arena near the city of Moscow, Russia on Friday night, March 22. The number of casualties reached 115 people and another 120 people were injured.
“Indonesia extended the deepest condolence to the victims and the families,” said the ministry’s spokesperson Lalu Muhamad Iqbal in a written statement in Jakarta on Saturday, March 23.
2. Russia, China Veto US-led UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council on Friday, March 22, turned down a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.
The resolution, on which Algeria also voted no and Guyana abstained, called for an immediate and sustained ceasefire lasting roughly six weeks that would protect civilians and allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
3. The 10 Largest Countries in the World
The list of the largest countries in the world is always interesting to know. The largest countries are grouped based on population and administrative area. The total area calculation includes land and water areas. Meanwhile, total area is defined as the total area of a country relative to coastlines and international boundaries.
So, which countries are the largest countries in the world now?
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