Today: October 04, 2024
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Iran warns of decisive response to any type of attack

Iran's envoy to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any attack on its territory, its interests, or Iranian nationals outside its

Iran warns of decisive response to any type of attack
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Sotheby's defeats Russian oligarch in art fraud case

A federal jury on Tuesday ruled in favor of Sotheby's at a trial in which the Russian billionaire oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev accused the auction house of defrauding him out of

Sotheby's defeats Russian oligarch in art fraud case
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Israel's Dermer to meet Sullivan at White House on Gaza

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet on Wednesday with top Israeli official Ron Dermer on the Gaza conflict, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Israel's Dermer to meet Sullivan at White House on Gaza
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Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff

Allegations that some staff from the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) were involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel should be investigated, Russian Foreign Minister

Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff
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China, U.S. to cooperate on fentanyl, Beijing hopes for 'positive energy'

The U.S. and China launched a joint counter-narcotics working group on Tuesday in the first overt sign of cooperation in tackling the spread of fentanyl since late 2019, before

China, U.S. to cooperate on fentanyl, Beijing hopes for 'positive energy'
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Far-rightist threatens to quit Israel gov't over any 'reckless' Gaza deal

A far-right partner in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition threatened on Tuesday to quit the government over any attempt to enter a "reckless" deal with Hamas

Far-rightist threatens to quit Israel gov't over any 'reckless' Gaza deal
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Kremlin, asked about potential US strikes on Iran, calls for all sides to de-escalate

The Kremlin, asked on Tuesday about potential U.S. strikes on Iranian interests, said tensions in the Middle East were high and that steps were needed to de-escalate rather than

Kremlin, asked about potential US strikes on Iran, calls for all sides to de-escalate
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Australia the 'security partner of choice' in South Pacific - PM Albanese

Australia is the "security partner of choice" for neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG), Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, after the biggest Pacific Island nation said

Australia the 'security partner of choice' in South Pacific - PM Albanese
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Israeli forces kill 3 gunmen in West Bank hospital, army says

Israeli forces killed three Palestinian gunmen in a hospital in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the army said, adding that one had been suspected of planning an

Israeli forces kill 3 gunmen in West Bank hospital, army says
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Youngest US soldier killed in Jordan drone attack was 23

The U.S. military on Monday released the names of the three Army Reserve soldiers killed in Sunday's drone attack by Iran-backed militants in Jordan, with the youngest victim

Youngest US soldier killed in Jordan drone attack was 23
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Factbox-Who is Kataib Hezbollah, the group blamed for killing US troops?

The U.S. believes the attack that killed three U.S. troops on the Jordanian-Syrian border has the "footprints" of Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, the Pentagon said.

Factbox-Who is Kataib Hezbollah, the group blamed for killing US troops?
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Qatar hopes US retaliation won't undercut hostage talks

Qatar's prime minister on Monday said he hoped U.S. retaliation for an attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan would not undercut progress toward a new Israel-Hamas

Qatar hopes US retaliation won't undercut hostage talks
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Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate

Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Monday said she would not move aside in favor of a substitute despite a decision by the country's supreme court last week to

Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate
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US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury

The United States and Britain are taking action against a network of people who targeted Iranian dissidents and opposition activists for assassination at Iran's direction, the

US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury
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UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was concerned about tensions in the Middle East and urged Iran to de-escalate, after an attack that killed three U.S. service members in

UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike
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First deadly strike against US forces since Gaza war started

Three U.S. service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops in Jordan, said U.S.

First deadly strike against US forces since Gaza war started
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Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says

The Philippines and the United States intend to hold a "2-plus-2 meeting" of top diplomatic and defence officials in Manila in March, the Philippine ambassador to Washington said on

Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says
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Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7

The unmanned aerial drone attack that killed three U.S. service members and wounded dozens in northeastern Jordan on Sunday is the latest by Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq

Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7
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Ex-central banker Carney backs Trudeau to lead Liberals in Canada's next election

Former central bank Governor Mark Carney on Sunday said he supported Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leading the Liberal Party into the next federal election, quashing speculation

Ex-central banker Carney backs Trudeau to lead Liberals in Canada's next election
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Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan

Three U.S. service members were killed and many wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President

Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan
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UN urges countries to reverse funding pause for Palestinian agency

U.N. officials and aid groups called for countries to reconsider their decision to pause funding for the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians on Sunday, warning that its life-

UN urges countries to reverse funding pause for Palestinian agency
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UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding

The head of the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said on Saturday that nine countries' decisions to suspend funding over allegations staff were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks

UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding
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Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial

Russian President Vladimir Putin castigated Europe on Saturday for "Russophobia" and criticized the Baltic States over human rights at the unveiling of a World War Two memorial.

Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial
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Britain, Italy and Finland pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza

Britain, Italy and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations' refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff

Britain, Italy and Finland pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza
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China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had "candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication" with U.S.

China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues

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