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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer

China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S.

China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer
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Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda

Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a meeting in New York on Wednesday at which the former

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda
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IMF's Georgieva says Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year

Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year as it continues to fight against Russia's invasion, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding

IMF's Georgieva says Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year
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Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says

An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two-faced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable

Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
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UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full U.N. membership, said diplomats, a move that Israel's ally the United

UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership
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German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she made clear during talks in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others that the Middle East must not be allowed to

German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation
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EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path

The European Union warned Georgia on Wednesday that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would negatively impact progress on the path to membership of the bloc.

EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path
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Putin not welcome at D-Day event due to Ukraine war, French organisers say

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings in June, the French organisers said, although some Russian representatives

Putin not welcome at D-Day event due to Ukraine war, French organisers say
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British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents

British actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun tabloid newspaper over claims journalists used private investigators to tap his phone and burgle his

British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents
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Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East

The Kremlin refused to confirm or deny on Wednesday if Moscow had been forewarned of Iran's strikes against Israel, but urged all sides in the Middle East to step back from conflict

Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East
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Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania

The Netherlands on Wednesday will hand over another three F-16 fighter jets to a training facility in Romania, where Ukrainian pilots and ground staff are being taught how

Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
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US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

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US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed

Taiwan's homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday, after the head of the programme resigned due to what he said were unfair attacks

Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
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China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says

China and the United States should explore ways for a pragmatic and cooperative relationship between their militaries, and "gradually accumulate mutual trust", the Chinese defence

China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says
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No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday said Iraq has not received any reports or indications that missiles or drones were launched from Iraq during Iran's attack

No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says
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EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says

Some EU member states have asked for sanctions against Iran to be expanded in response to Tehran's attack on Israel and the bloc's diplomatic service will begin working on the

EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says
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Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Turkish President Tayyip

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions
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Nigerian regulator: no record of child deaths from recalled J&J cough syrup

A senior official at Nigeria's drug regulator said on Tuesday that the regulator had no record of children dying from a batch of cough syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson which

Nigerian regulator: no record of child deaths from recalled J&J cough syrup
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Polish president Duda to meet Trump in New York, media reports

Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet Donald Trump during a visit to New York this week, Polish media cited sources as saying on Tuesday, as European leaders prepare for the

Polish president Duda to meet Trump in New York, media reports
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German foreign minister to head to Israel to urge de-escalation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to Israel on Tuesday for discussions on how to prevent an escalation of tensions in the region following Iran's attack over the

German foreign minister to head to Israel to urge de-escalation
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US antisemitic incidents hit record high in 2023 amid war in Gaza, report says

The number of antisemitic incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment in the U.S. hit a record high in 2023 as anti-Jewish sentiment spiked after the start of the Israel-Hamas war,

US antisemitic incidents hit record high in 2023 amid war in Gaza, report says
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Iran says any action against its interests will get a severe response

Iran will respond to any action against its interests, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday, according to the Iranian Student News Agency, a day after Israel warned it will

Iran says any action against its interests will get a severe response
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Israel pushing for more sanctions against Iran

Israel's foreign minister said on Tuesday he was urging countries to place sanctions on Iran's missile programme and proscribe its Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist

Israel pushing for more sanctions against Iran
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US OKs potential sale of aircraft support to Iraq, Pentagon says

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US OKs potential sale of aircraft support to Iraq, Pentagon says
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Israel has moved in 'significant way' but Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal, US says

Israel has moved in a "significant way" but Hamas is the barrier to a deal that would see fighting in Gaza paused and hostages released, State Department spokesperson Matthew

Israel has moved in 'significant way' but Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal, US says

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