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Iran Buying Russian Mi-28 Helicopters, Su-35 Jets – Reports First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K. EU officials fear Ukrainian military collapse – WSJ B-2 Spirit Becomes 1st Warplane To Be Armed With B61-12 Nukes US approves AIM-9X Block II+ sale to South Korea
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Iran Buying Russian Mi-28 Helicopters, Su-35 Jets – Reports

November 28, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi has confirmed that Tehran finalized plans for the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets, Mi-28 attack helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers from Russia,…

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First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.

November 28, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): The U.K. Health Security Agency is working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health, it said in a statement Monday. The person experienced only…

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EU officials fear Ukrainian military collapse – WSJ

November 28, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): EU officials fear that Ukraine’s position in its conflict with Russia could “unravel” this winter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. This comes, according to the…

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US approves AIM-9X Block II+ sale to South Korea

November 27, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missiles (AAMs) to South Korea. The US Defense Security Cooperation…

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Russian MiG-35s Join Ukraine War

November 27, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): In a surprising development, Russia has reportedly deployed its MiG-35 fighter jets in air strikes against Ukraine, according to Sergei Korotkov, the General Designer of the United Aircraft…

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Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension

November 27, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed…

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World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free After Decades

November 27, 2023 Media

London (Agencies): Scientists have confirmed the release of the world’s largest iceberg A23a, measuring approximately three times the area of New York City. This colossal iceberg, covering 1,500 square miles…

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Israel dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on Gaza Strip since Oct. 7: Gaza officials

November 27, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Gaza government’s media office said on Sunday that the Israeli army has dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, with the…

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Zimbabwe Implements Restrictions Amid Surge in Cholera Cases

November 25, 2023 Media

Harare, Zimbabwe (Agencies): The Zimbabwean government has initiated measures to address a significant increase in cholera cases, including restrictions on public gatherings and food vending. The latest spike in new…

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Russia Launches Third Wave of Attacks on Avdiivka, Ukraine, From All Directions

November 25, 2023 Media

KIEV (Agencies): The eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka faced a third wave of attacks from Russian forces, systematically shelling the industrial hub’s center, according to Vitaly Barabash, the head of…

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China Announces Visa-Free Policy for European Countries and Malaysia

November 25, 2023 Media

Beijing (Agencies): In a significant move to boost cross-border people-to-people exchanges and promote high-quality development and opening-up, China is set to implement a one-year visa-free policy for citizens from five…

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Spain open to recognising Palestinian State, even if EU disagrees: Spanish Prime Minister

November 25, 2023 Media

MADRID (Agencies): Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, said on Friday that Madrid is open to unilaterally recognising a Palestinian State, even if it goes against the opinion of the European…

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Turkish-UK Defense and Security Deal: A Strategic Milestone

November 25, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Turkey and the UK have solidified a comprehensive defense and security agreement during British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps’ official visit to Ankara. The joint…

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Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis

November 25, 2023 Media

GAZA STRIP (Agencies): Hamas released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal that began Friday, including 13 Israelis who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the…

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Afghanistan permanently shuts embassy in New Delhi

November 25, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): Afghanistan has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in New Delhi after diplomats pre-dating the current Taliban government failed to secure visa extensions. In a statement…

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NATO plans ‘military Schengen’

November 24, 2023 Media

BRUSSELS (Agencies): NATO’s European logistics chief has urged nations on the continent to establish a “military Schengen” zone to allow for the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and ammunition in…

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Violent Unrest Grips Dublin Following Stabbing Spree

November 24, 2023 Media

DUBLIN (Agencies): Dublin is in turmoil as riots erupt in response to a stabbing spree at a city school.Rumors suggesting that the assailant, responsible for stabbing three children and a…

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Gaza war estimated to cost Israel $48bn

November 24, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza could cost the Israeli economy $48 billion over the current and next year, a financial consulting company estimated on Thursday, Anadolu…

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US Army Recalls Soldiers ‘Kicked Out’ for Vaccine Refusal Amid Recruitment Shortfall

November 24, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Facing a significant shortfall of recruits, the US Army is recalling soldiers who were previously discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The Army, falling short by 10,000 recruits…

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Israel and Hamas to start four-day truce on Friday -Qatar mediators

November 23, 2023 Media

DOHA/GAZA (Reuters): Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will start a four-day truce on Friday morning with a first group of 13 Israeli women and child hostages released later that…

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Pakistan Army Announces Senior Commanders’ Transfer and Postings

November 23, 2023 khybermail

Rawalpindi (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Army has announced significant transfers and postings of senior commanders as part of its routine organizational adjustments. The promotions and assignments include changes in key…

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Five Indian soldiers, two militants killed in Kashmir fighting

November 23, 2023 Media

SRINAGAR, India (Agencies): Five soldiers and two suspected rebels were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir during a firefight in the disputed Himalayan territory, an army officer said Thursday. An “intense firefight”…

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Challenger to HIMARS and ATACMS: Meet Belarusian-Made Polonez-M MLRS

November 23, 2023 Media

MINSK (Agencies): The Belarusian Army’s 336th Rocket Artillery Brigade took delivery of its first batch of upgraded Polonez-M multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) last week, with the system’s firepower and impressive…

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NATO bracing for ‘high-intensity conflict’ with Russia – Czech president

November 23, 2023 Media

PRAGUE (Agencies): NATO regards Russia as the biggest threat in Europe and is preparing for a major conflict, Czech President Petr Pavel said on Wednesday, reiterating that Central European nations…

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Pakistan applies for BRICS membership – envoy

November 23, 2023 Media

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan could join the BRICS economic alliance next year, the country’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali said in an interview with TASS news agency on…

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India and Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Bay of Bengal

November 23, 2023 Media

Moscow (Agencies): The navies of Russia and India are currently engaged in joint drills in the Bay of Bengal, as announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Tuesday. The…

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Car Explosion at US-Canada Border Crossing Sparks Investigation

November 23, 2023 Media

Niagara Falls (Agencies): A vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth crossing into the US from Canada in Niagara Falls has resulted in the closure of four border crossings between…

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Pakistan and Kazakhstan to establish State media offices in each other’s countries

November 23, 2023 khybermail

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish offices of their state media organizations in each other’s countries. This came at a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Information and…

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China and Saudi Arabia Sign 50 Billion Yuan Local Currency Swap Agreement

November 21, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Reuters): The People’s Bank of China and the Saudi Central Bank recently signed a local currency swap agreement worth 50 billion yuan ($6.93 billion) or 26 billion Saudi riyals,…

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Female IDF Soldiers Blame ‘Sexism’ For Early Warning of Hamas Activity Being ‘Ignored’

November 21, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Ever since Hamas triggered an escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine by breaching the Israeli border and abducting approximately 200 people on 7 October, the surprise…

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What exactly are US special forces doing in Israel?

November 21, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): As the Israeli military enters the second month of its operation in Gaza, questions continue to swirl around the exact nature of U.S. support for the war,…

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US spy plane crash-lands off Hawaii coast

November 21, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Navy reconnaissance aircraft plunged into the Pacific Ocean following a botched landing attempt at a Marine Corps base in Hawaii on Monday afternoon, military officials have…

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US defense secretary in unannounced visit to Ukraine

November 20, 2023 Media

KYIV (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to reassure Ukraine that Washington will continue supporting its fight against invading Russian forces. The…

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Former US first lady dies at 96

November 20, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Rosalynn Carter, the wife of the 39th US president, Jimmy Carter, died at her family home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday at the age of 96, the Carter…

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India downs 13 drones carrying drugs from Pakistan – media

November 20, 2023 Media

New Delhi (Agencies): Border guards in India have shot down at least 13 drones carrying “illicit drugs” across the country’s border with Pakistan over the past week, the Hindustan Times…

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Argentina won’t join BRICS – newly elected president

November 20, 2023 Media

Buenos Aires (Agencies): Argentina is not planning to become a member of BRICS on January 1, Diana Mondino, senior economic adviser to the country’s president-elect, Javier Milei, told Sputnik Brazil…

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Serene Air Launches Karachi-Beijing Route, Strengthening China-Pakistan Ties

November 19, 2023 Media

KARACHI (Agencies): Serene Air, a private Pakistani airline, has inaugurated new flights connecting Karachi to Beijing Daxing International Airport, underscoring the commitment to fostering closer ties between China and Pakistan.…

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Maldives new president asks India to withdraw its military

November 19, 2023 Media

MALE (Reuters) – Maldive’s new President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago’s “India first” policy, has requested India withdraw its military from the country. Muizzu…

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Tentative Gaza deal reached to free some hostages, pause fighting-report

November 19, 2023 Media

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza/Tel Aviv (Reuters) Israel, the United States, and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza in exchange for…

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U.S. approves deal to sell long-range Tomahawk missiles to Japan

November 18, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has approved the sale of 400 advanced Tomahawk missiles to Japan as Tokyo beefs up its deterrence capabilities amid what it says are growing security…

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Former Soka Gakkai leader Daisaku Ikeda dies at 95

November 18, 2023 Media

TOKYO (Agencies): Daisaku Ikeda, who helped spread Buddhist thought around the world through Soka Gakkai — Japan’s largest religious organization and an ally of the government — has died, the…

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Ukraine Claims Successes in ‘Heavy Fighting’ on Russian-Held Side of Dnipro

November 18, 2023 Media

KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine said Friday it had carried out successful attacks on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro River, days after Moscow admitted Kyiv’s forces had gained a foothold…

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Israel Air Force commander threatens to bomb Arab countries

November 18, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar has stated that Tel Aviv had plans to launch attacks in Yemen. Bar shared that the Air Force, as a strategic…

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Russian Pacific Fleet Warships Arrive at India’s Visakhapatnam Port

November 18, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies) – A detachment of warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet has arrived in the Indian port of Visakhapatnam on a business visit as part of the trip aimed at…

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Emirates Airlines purchases 15 A350 aircrafts worth $6 billion

November 18, 2023 Media

DUBAI (Agencies): Emirates Airlines announced an order for 15 additional A350-900 aircraft worth $6 billion at the Dubai Airshow. This brings the carrier’s total orders for the A350 to 65…

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WHO Declares Loneliness a ‘Global Public Health Concern’

November 18, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning, stating that loneliness could soon reach epidemic proportions worldwide, leading to severe health implications such as dementia,…

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Egypt denies receiving American offer to cancel debts in exchange for allowing in Gaza refugees

November 18, 2023 Media

CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry denied that his country had received an offer from the US and Israel to help pay its debts in exchange for receiving Palestinians…

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Bangladesh to Acquire Naval Patrol Boats Through Japan’s Defense Aid Program

November 18, 2023 Media

DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh is set to become the second country to benefit from Japan’s defense aid program, securing naval patrol boats to counterbalance China’s expanding influence in the region. The…

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Sri Lankan mosques hold prayers for Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks

November 18, 2023 Media

Colombo (agencies): Mosques across Sri Lanka on Friday dedicated prayers to the thousands of Palestinian civilians killed in the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. More than 11,470 Palestinians have been…

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UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination

November 18, 2023 Media

RAFAH (Agencies): The United Nations was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation after Internet…

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‘One horror does not justify another’ – Borrell to Israel

November 17, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged Israelis not to be “consumed by rage” over the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, arguing that one act…

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Iran’s Quds Force Pledges Full Support to Hamas in Gaza Conflict

November 17, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): The leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, has asserted an unwavering commitment to support Hamas in its conflict with Israel, promising to do “whatever it takes.”…

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Jordan will not sign energy for water deal with Israel

November 17, 2023 Media

AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that Amman will not sign an agreement to provide energy to Israel in exchange for water. The exchange agreement was supposed…

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South Korea Prosecutors Seek Five-Year Jail Term for Samsung Chief Jay Y. Lee on Fraud and Stock Manipulation Charges

November 17, 2023 Media

SEOUL (Agencies): South Korean prosecutors have requested a five-year jail term for Jay Y. Lee, the chief of Samsung Electronics, over allegations of accounting fraud and stock price manipulation related…

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Indian Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Attains Full Operational Status

November 17, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): As India celebrated Diwali with the glow of earthen lamps, the Indian Navy marked a significant achievement by declaring the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant “fully operational.”…

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China and Pakistan Conduct First Joint Naval Patrol to Safeguard Economic Corridor

November 17, 2023 Media

KARACHI (Agencies): In a significant development, Chinese and Pakistani naval warships are currently engaged in their first joint maritime patrol in the northern Arabian Sea. The joint effort is part…

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Germany to discuss draft laws to make recognition of Israel a condition for citizenship

November 17, 2023 Media

BERLIN (Adencies): Germany’s Bundestag will discuss, on Friday, two draft laws that propose imposing harsher penalties for alleged anti-Semitic expression and making citizenship conditional on recognising Israel’s right to exist…

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Canadian Man Found Guilty of Murder in Horrific Attack on Pakistani Muslim Family

November 17, 2023 Media

OTTAWA (Agencies): The Canadian man who killed four members of a Pakistani Muslim family has been found guilty on four charges of first-degree and one count of attempted murder, in…

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Gaza in Crisis: WFP Warns of Looming Hunger Catastrophe as 2.2 Million Palestinians Need Food Aid

November 17, 2023 Media

New York City (Agencies): A senior official from the UN’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a stark warning on Thursday, declaring that almost the entire population of Gaza is at…

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UK Prime Minister Defies Court Ruling, Pledges to Pursue Controversial Deportation Plan

November 17, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): In a press conference held in London, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his intention to disregard a recent decision by the UK Supreme Court, which deemed the…

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South Africa refers Israel to ICC

November 17, 2023 Media

DOHA (Agencies): South Africa has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the Israeli government for alleged war crimes in Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday during a…

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IDF Declares 4-Hour Pause in Fighting in Areas of Northern Gaza, Calls for Evacuation

November 16, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): The escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that followed Hamas’s surprise large-scale attack on the Jewish state from the Gaza Strip on October 7 shows no signs of…

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Pakistan and IMF reach deal for releasing $700m from $3bn bailout package

November 16, 2023 Media

Islamabad (Agencies): Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary deal for the release of $700m from a $3bn bailout package after two weeks of talks with…

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Israel demolishes Gaza parliament

November 16, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): Israeli troops destroyed the Palestinian parliament building in Gaza on Wednesday, describing the act as part of the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Arabic-language spokesman,…

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Widespread Pesticide Use Linked to Global Sperm Count Decline, Study Finds

November 16, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): A comprehensive analysis of studies spanning five decades suggests that pesticides used in homes, gardens, and food crops are contributing to a significant decline in sperm count…

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Xi and Biden Hold Bilateral Summit in California on Sidelines of APEC

November 16, 2023 Media

San Francisco (Agencies): US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco for a bilateral summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting’s first day. Both…

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Biden ‘spreading misinformation’, Israel committing ‘war crimes’ in Gaza: Internal US State Department memo

November 14, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): An internal dissent memo within the US State Department has accused President Joe Biden of “spreading misinformation” on Israel’s assault against the Gaza Strip and has acknowledged that…

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Pro-Trump ‘QAnon Shaman’ Announces Congressional Run

November 14, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Jacob Chansley, known as the ‘QAnon Shaman’ following his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, has filed paperwork to run for Congress in Arizona’s 8th congressional…

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Luxury Russian Cars’ Production Commences in UAE

November 14, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Russia has initiated the assembly of its domestic luxury car brand, Aurus, in the United Arab Emirates, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The production begins…

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America is ‘next’ if Israel loses war – Netanyahu

November 14, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Islamist militants will pose a threat to the United States and Europe if Israel loses its current war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed, saying…

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Thailand Considers Inviting Chinese Police for Patrols to Boost Tourist Confidence

November 14, 2023 Media

BANGKOK (Agencies): Thai officials have announced a proposal to invite Chinese police officers to participate in patrols in various tourist cities in an effort to enhance the confidence of Chinese…

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Pakistan Opens New Border Crossings for Deportation of Illegal Afghan Residents

November 14, 2023 Media

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a move to expedite the deportation of Afghans residing in the country illegally, Pakistan opened three new border crossings on Monday, bringing the total to five. Nearly…

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Former UK PM David Cameron Returns; Home Secretary Sacked Amid Police Criticism

November 14, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): In a surprising move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reinstated former leader David Cameron as foreign minister on Monday as part of a reshuffle triggered by the dismissal…

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U.S. Faces Depletion of Air-Defense Systems amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East – WSJ

November 14, 2023 Media

Washington (Agencies): The United States has deployed an additional six batteries of the MIM-104 Patriot missile system in response to an increasingly hostile environment in the Middle East, doubling the…

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Maryanne Trump Barry, Elder Sister of Former President Donald Trump, Found Dead at 86

November 14, 2023 Media

New York City (Agencies): Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sibling of former US President Donald Trump, was discovered deceased on Monday in her New York City apartment at the age…

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Study Reveals LNG Poses Greater Climate Threat Than Coal

November 14, 2023 Media

Berlin (Agencies): Liquefied natural gas (LNG), increasingly relied upon by Germany amid the energy crisis following reduced Russian gas supplies, may have more severe environmental implications than burning coal, according…

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Pakistan Air Force Showcases Cutting-Edge Aviation Technologies at Dubai Air Show 2023

November 14, 2023 khybermail

Islamabad (KhyberMail): The Pakistan Air Force is set to make a significant impact at the renowned Dubai Air Show 2023, showcasing its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter jet and…

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Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of captives held by Hamas

November 13, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): A group of Israeli protesters gathered Saturday near the Defense Ministry building in Tel Aviv to demand a cease-fire and prisoner swap deal, reports Anadolu Agency. Families…

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China Announces Unanticipated Four-Month Closure of Khunjerab Pass, Defying Previous Commitments

November 13, 2023 khybermail

Islamabad (Khyber Mail): In an unexpected turn, the Chinese government has declared the closure of Khunjerab Pass for a four-month period during winter, overturning its previous commitment to keep the…

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Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine Reportedly Left for Israel

November 13, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Previous reports, such as the one published in a major Spanish newspaper earlier this month, cited claims suggesting that foreign soldiers of fortune had opted to flock to…

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Experts Warn of Potential Winter Spike in COVID-19 Cases

November 12, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): Medical experts are cautioning about a potential spike in COVID-19 infections during the upcoming winter season, expressing particular concern for the elderly and vulnerable populations. While acknowledging the…

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PetroChina Replaces Exxon Mobil as Primary Contractor in West Qurna 1 Oilfield

November 12, 2023 Media

Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq and Exxon Mobil have signed a settlement deal, allowing PetroChina to take over as the primary contractor for the West Qurna 1 oilfield. The Deputy Director of…

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Prince Harry Prevails as UK Newspapers Lose Bid to Dismiss Unlawful Information Gathering Case

November 12, 2023 Media

London (Agencies): The legal battle between Prince Harry and Associated Newspapers (ANL), publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, continues as a bid to have the case dismissed…

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Samsung’s Next Galaxy Model to Introduce Real-Time Translation in Calls

November 12, 2023 Media

Seoul (Agencies): Samsung Electronics revealed its plan to launch a real-time call translation service utilizing AI technology in its upcoming Galaxy flagship model next year. The technology aims to simplify…

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Jordan airdrops the second batch of medical aid into Gaza

November 12, 2023 Media

AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian army announced that its air force carried out a second airdrop of medical aid into Gaza on Saturday, which it says “comes to enhance the capabilities…

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Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus for 355 aircraft orders

November 12, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) Saturday held talks with Airbus to discuss a potential order of 355 new aircraft, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. During the meeting, which…

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Top US official Brett McGurk to visit Israel: Report

November 12, 2023 Media

Tel Aviv (Agencies): The White House coordinator for West Asia, Brett McGurk will reportedly travel to Israel on Tuesday as part of a visit to countries in the region with…

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U.S. Air Force Considers Removing 105mm Cannon from AC-130J Ghostrider

November 12, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command is reportedly considering the removal of the 105mm cannon from the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, marking a potential shift in its mission…

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UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Under NATO Command for the First Time

November 12, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): In a historic move, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the United Kingdom’s largest and most powerful flagship, is now under NATO command, showcasing its prowess during the Neptune Strike exercise.…

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PLA Army Unveils Tactical Ballistic Missile in Recent Exercise

November 12, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army showcased a newly commissioned tactical ballistic missile during a recent exercise, according to observers. The 71st Group Army conducted live-fire exercises…

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US military veterans arrested at Capitol after protesting against Israel genocide in Gaza

November 12, 2023 Media

Washington DC (Agencies): A group of military veterans in the United States have been arrested after protesting against Israel’s war on and invasion of the Gaza Strip. Members of About…

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Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Aggression, Calls for Immediate Action

November 12, 2023 Media

RIYADH (Agencies): The Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh concluded with a resolution condemning Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The leaders of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)…

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Pakistan-China Naval Cooperation Sets Sail with Sea Guardian-2023 Exercise

November 12, 2023 khybermail

KARACHI (Khyber Mail): The inauguration ceremony of the joint naval exercise Sea Guardian-2023, involving the Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy), took place at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Rear Admiral Liang…

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‘What we are doing in Gaza we know how to do in Beirut’ – Israel

November 12, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group that it is on the verge of making a costly mistake should it continue carrying out…

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US military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea

November 12, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies) A U.S. military aircraft has gone down over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. European Command said Saturday. The command said in a statement that the aircraft crashed while…

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Indonesia calls for boycott of ‘pro-Israeli’ goods

November 11, 2023 Media

JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesian activists are calling for a boycott of what they call pro-Israeli products in a humanitarian gesture to pressure Israel to stop hostilities in Gaza, Republik media outlet…

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State Dept. approves $2.5B sale of Abrams tanks to Romania

November 11, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The State Department cleared an estimated $2.53 billion foreign military sale of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Romania, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Nov. 9. DSCA…

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India plans to make armored vehicles with US help, officials say

November 11, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): The U.S. and India plan to co-produce Stryker armored vehicles in a move designed to boost India’s military capabilities and deter China, defense officials announced Friday. “Working…

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India orders Hermes 900 for army, navy

November 11, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian government has ordered Elbit Systems Hermes 900 StarLiner unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) for the Indian Army and Indian Navy, according to a defence source. The…

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US Army unlikely to meet end-of-year hypersonic goal

November 11, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): It is predicted that the US Army will not be able to field its hypersonic weapon by the end of the calendar year as planned after a critical…

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Moscow Targets Kyiv Region After a Long Period of Calm

November 11, 2023 Media

KYIV (Agencies): A missile targeted Kyiv on Saturday, ending nearly two months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital, while frontline regions fended off waves of drone attacks overnight. Ukraine…

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Over 1,000 USAID officials call for Gaza cease-fire in letter

November 11, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON: More than 1,000 officials in the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed an open letter urging the Biden administration to call for an immediate cease-fire in the…

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President al-Assad arrives in Riyadh to participate in the emergency Arab summit

November 11, 2023 Media

Riyadh (Agencies): President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Friday evening to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the Arab Summit on Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip. The…

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Pacific island nations express concern over Japan’s tainted water release

November 11, 2023 Media

AVARUA (Agencies): Leaders of Pacific island nations expressed strong concerns over the release of treated radioactive water from Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean during a regional…

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Biden and Xi to meet Nov. 15 for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught relations

November 11, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement in a…

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Australia signs security, migration pact with Pacific’s Tuvalu

November 11, 2023 Media

SYDNEY (Agencies): Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday signed a bilateral agreement with Tuvalu, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Pacific and protecting the tiny island nation from…

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Tokyo and Seoul to set up hydrogen and ammonia supply chain: report

November 11, 2023 Media

TOKYO (Agencies): Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will announce the framework on Nov. 17 in the United States, where they are expected to join the…

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Honda will give autoworkers 11% raise after UAW’s big wins

November 11, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): “Honda continuously reviews our total rewards packages to ensure we remain competitive within our industry,” the company’s human resources department wrote in a memo for locations including Ohio,…

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Israel-Palestine war: Indian unions call for end to labour deal with Israel

November 11, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): Major trade unions in India have called on their government to scrap an agreement with Israel that will allow tens of thousands of Indian workers to replace…

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Babies on incubators begin to die as Israeli forces besiege Al-Shifa hospital

November 11, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): Newborn Palestinian babies in incubators are beginning to die as Israeli forces put Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital under total siege and power blackout. Israeli fighter jets and tanks…

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India and US push defence deals amid ‘global challenges’

November 11, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India and the US announced progress on key defence deals and said they would expand their growing partnership in the face of geopolitical challenges as their top…

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Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought: UN

November 11, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): The UN has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century…

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France’s Macron urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza

November 11, 2023 Media

PARIS (Agencies): Israel must stop bombing Gaza and killing civilians, French President Emmanuel Macron told the BBC in an interview published late on Friday.Macron said there was “no justification” for…

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Google to delete millions of Gmail accounts next month

November 11, 2023 Media

Washington (Agencies): Google has announced its intention to delete millions of Gmail accounts next month as part of a major update to the platform. In a statement on Friday, the…

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Ukraine Says Struck Russian Landing Craft in Annexed Crimea

November 10, 2023 Media

KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military attacked several Russian Navy landing craft in annexed Crimea during a night-time operation, Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said Friday. Video footage shared by Kyiv showed…

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Gulf states approve unified tourist visa

November 10, 2023 Media

MUSCAT (Agencies): The Ministers of Interior of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have recently approved the unified Gulf tourist visa. They also approved the launch of a plan to link…

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136 Israeli military vehicles destroyed by Hamas

November 10, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed that they destroyed 136 Israeli military vehicles that attempted to invade the Gaza Strip. Abu Ubaida,…

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Egypt, Turkey to sign free trade agreement: Finance Minister

November 10, 2023 Media

CAIRO (Agencies): Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, announced that Egypt and Turkey will partner on a free trade agreement aimed at enhancing trade relations and bolstering Egyptian exports to Turkey,…

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US approves first vaccine against chikungunya virus: drug regulator

November 10, 2023 Media

Washington (Agencies) US health authorities on Thursday approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, a virus spread by infected mosquitoes that the Food and Drug Administration called “an emerging global…

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Oil companies in Iraqi Kurdistan halt exports until payments issue resolved

November 10, 2023 Media

Baghdad (Agencies) – The Norwegian company DNO said on Thursday that international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq will not produce oil for export through a pipeline…

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Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten to close down US embassy

November 10, 2023 Media

BAGHDAD (Agencies): An Iran-backed Shiite militia in Iraq has threatened to increase attacks on the US interests in the country and the region, as the Israel-Gaza war shows no sign…

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Libya secures deal to recover cargo plane held in Malaysia

November 10, 2023 Media

TRIPOLI (Agencies): The Libyan State Funds Recovery Office has successfully ended negotiations to retrieve the Libyan C-130 cargo plane, which had been detained in Malaysia for more than eight years.…

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UK Completes Training of Over 30,000 Ukrainian Troops – Defense Ministry

November 10, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom and its allies have completed training of over 30,000 Ukrainian troops ahead of schedule as part of a multinational training operation, the UK Defense Ministry…

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Russian Troops Receive More Top-Notch Raptor Sniper Rifles in Special Op Zone

November 10, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): The rifle, which has a range of more than 1,800 meters, is widely known for its performance characteristics, including outstanding accuracy.A new batch of state-of-the-art Russian-made Raptor sniper…

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Bangladesh PM stands firm on pay rise amid deadly garment worker protests

November 10, 2023 Media

DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s prime minister has offered a stern response to striking garment workers amid deadly clashes over pay. After unions rejected a government offer, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on…

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India appeals death sentences for eight navy veterans in Qatar

November 10, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): New Delhi has appealed the decision of a Qatari court to impose a death sentence on eight former navy officers who were reportedly convicted of espionage, the…

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IAF MiG-29s to integrate long-range stand-off weapons

November 10, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it will arm its Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 fleet with a long-range stand-off weapon (SoW). In a newly issued Request…

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Pakistan’s JF-17, India’s Tejas, and China’s J-10C Set to Dazzle at Dubai Air Show

November 10, 2023 Media

Dubai (Agencies): The upcoming Dubai Airshow 2023 is gearing up for a high-stakes faceoff as India’s Tejas fighter jets prepare to compete for attention with China’s J-10C and Pakistan’s JF-17…

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Japanese F-15 Pilots to Conduct Unprecedented Drills at Civilian Airports Amid Regional Tensions

November 10, 2023 Media

Tokyo (Agencies): In an unprecedented move, Japanese F-15 and F-2 fighter pilots are set to engage in mega drills, utilizing civilian airports for take-offs and landings as part of the…

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Iran’s Proposed Embargo Could Cause Chaos In Oil Markets

November 10, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week called on Islamic members of OPEC to halt oil exports to Israel immediately. Given that Israel buys virtually none of its…

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Protest delays US Ambassador’s visit to Lebanon’s top Sunni religious authority

November 10, 2023 Media

BEIRUT (Agencies): Dozens in Lebanon, on Thursday, protested against an upcoming visit to the country’s highest Sunni religious authority by the US Ambassador in Beirut, Anadolu Agency reports. The Dar…

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Israel Agrees to Partial Gaza Ceasefire, but Fighting Persists in North

November 10, 2023 Media

Gaza City/Washington (Agencies): Israel has agreed to implement a four-hour daily pause in military operations in parts of north Gaza, starting Thursday, according to the White House. The move aims…

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Gaza death toll ‘could be even higher’ – US official

November 10, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The number of Gaza Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Hamas is probably higher than the 10,000 reported by the local health ministry, US Assistant Secretary of State…

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Regime change needed in Israel and Palestine – Clinton

November 10, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Both Israelis and Palestinians would need new leadership if they were to make peace with each other, Hillary Clinton said on Thursday. The former American first lady, senator,…

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China, US launch new round of trade talks amid rising expectations for improved ties

November 10, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): China and the US are set to launch a fresh round of economic and trade talks, as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…

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Iraq donates 10m litres of fuel to support hospitals in Gaza

November 9, 2023 Media

BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq said it is donating ten million litres of fuel to operate generators and keep hospitals in the besieged Gaza Strip operational. During its regular session yesterday, the…

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Israel: Supreme Court refuses to allow protests against Gaza war

November 9, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Supreme Court today rejected petitions submitted to it against the police’s decision to prevent demonstrations in the Arab community in protest against the war in…

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Israel and Lebanon Unmoved by US Envoy’s Plea for Calm

November 9, 2023 Media

BEIRUT (Agencies): Tensions persist along Lebanon’s southern border as clashes between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and the Israeli army show no signs of abating, despite a plea for calm…

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India Successfully Test-Fires Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile

November 8, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India successfully conducted a test launch of its indigenously developed short-range ballistic missile, known as “Pralay,” designed for deployment along its borders with China and Pakistan. The…

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India Offers to Fund Railway Projects in Philippines: Official

November 7, 2023 Media

MANILA (Agencies): India is among several countries which have offered to fund several railway projects in the Philippines, an official told the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Forum…

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Haftar seeks to sign new military deal with Russia

November 7, 2023 Media

TRIPOLI (Agencies): Bloomberg reported on Sunday that Khalifa Haftar is looking for air-defense systems to protect him against rival forces in Tripoli, according to people close to his self-styled Libyan…

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Iran’s president to attend summit in Saudi Arabia on Gaza war: Report

November 7, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to attend a summit in the Saudi capital on Sunday addressing the Israel-Hamas war, a source familiar with the preparations told AFP…

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Japan begins 3rd round of contaminated water dumping amid international opposition

November 7, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): Japan started its third round of dumping of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea on Thursday, only a few days after a scandal that saw five workers get doused…

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Flights at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport cut by 80%

November 7, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): The flights at Israel’s main airport have been cut by 80 per cent since the outbreak of the fighting in Gaza on 7 October, Anadolu Agency reports.…

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Singapore warns against public display on Hamas-Israel war, with fines and jail time

November 7, 2023 Media

Singapore (Agencies): Singapore has issued a warning against public display of symbols linked to the Hamas-Israel war without official permission, adding that those convicted may face up to six months…

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Ed Sheeran sets dates for UAE, Bahrain concerts

November 7, 2023 Media

DUBAI (Agencies): British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has unveiled the dates for his concerts in the Gulf region in 2024 that are part of his Mathematics tour. The superstar will perform…

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Armed drones shot down over northern Iraqi airport where US forces are based

November 7, 2023 Media

DUBAI (Agencies): Three armed drones were shot down on Tuesday over Irbil airport in northern Iraq, where US forces and other international forces are stationed, in two separate attacks, Iraqi…

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Israel to take over ‘security’ in Gaza – Netanyahu

November 7, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country will have to manage “overall security” in Gaza for an “indefinite” period of time after the current war…

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India fast-tracking Elon Musk’s Tesla investment – media

November 7, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): Elon Musk’s Tesla could set up its first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in India as early as next year, as New Delhi is racing to provide…

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A Multilateral Approach by Russia to Resolve the Middle East Crisis

November 7, 2023 khybermail

Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is committed to addressing the escalating violence in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and advocates for a multilateral approach to finding a…

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After 2 Super Carriers, US Deploys ‘Nuclear’ Guided-Missile Submarine To West Asia Amidst Israeli Ops In Gaza

November 6, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a rare disclosure, the US military announced that a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a move aimed at deterring its adversaries amid the…

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PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter carries out maritime live-fire drills using newly debuted rocket launcher

November 6, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently organized a day-and-night live-fire exercise off the coast of East China’s Fujian Province for multi-type helicopters carrying multi-type munitions, including a…

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Israel’s army employs foreign mercenaries for Gaza fight: Spanish media reports

November 6, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli occupation army has resorted to using foreign mercenaries as part of its genocidal campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip, according to a report on Friday…

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Israel’s Iron Dome malfunctions, sending missiles into Tel Aviv

November 6, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Videos shared online appear to show Israel’s Iron Dome defence system malfunctioning and attacking sites in Tel Aviv. The system, which is designed to protect against incoming…

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Saudi Arabia launches 2nd phase of e-visa service for international investors

November 6, 2023 Media

RIYADH (Agencies): International investors no longer have to visit a Saudi embassy to get a visa to travel to the Kingdom after the process for applying for the permit was…

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US soldier dies in Qatar

November 6, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense reported on Sunday the death of Staff Sgt. Felix A. Berrios, who was aged 33 and from Houston, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2023.…

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Israel’s Netanyahu appears to backtrack on reported comment linking Hamas attack to reservist protest

November 6, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to backtarck on a comment he was reported to have made earlier about the need to check if a pre-war protest…

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China and Russia step up work on new gas route – CNPC

November 6, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian energy company Gazprom is cooperating with China to accelerate the launch of gas supplies via the Far Eastern route, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Vice President Xie…

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Apple to choose India over China for making its next iPhone – media

November 6, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): Apple is likely to manufacture its iPhone 17, which is expected to be launched in 2025, in India instead of China, the newspaper Mint has reported, citing…

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GAZA! City in distress amid war

November 6, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY: Even before recent bombardment of Gaza, conditions there were dire. The strip is home to 2.2 million people , 70% refugees, 50% #children, and is 365 square kilometres…

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200-kilometer-long security fence between Iraq, Iran completed

November 5, 2023 Media

Baghdad (Agencies): As part of an agreement made earlier this year between Baghdad and Tehran regarding border security, Iraq announced on Tuesday that a 200-kilometer border security barrier on its…

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King Charles stops short of apologizing for colonial atrocities in Kenya

November 5, 2023 Rizwan

Nairobi (Agencies): King Charles has cited his “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” to the people of Kenya for abuses during the colonial period on behalf of the crown but stopped…

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Canada Invests $35.5 Million in Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Food Security Program

November 5, 2023 Media

Ottawa (Agencies): The Canadian government has announced a $35.5 million investment in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to address global food insecurity. The funding will be allocated over the next…

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Libya Signs Contract to Connect to Medusa Submarine Cable

November 5, 2023 Media

Tripoli (Agencies): The Libyan United International Company (LUIC), a consortium of private sector Libyan companies working in communications, has signed a contract to connect Libya to the Medusa submarine cable…

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UN Human Rights Committee Calls for Disbanding of Morality Police in Iran

November 5, 2023 Media

GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations Human Rights Committee expressed concerns about Iran’s treatment of women and girls, specifically highlighting the need for the disbandment of the country’s morality police. The…

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Demonstrations in Israel call for Netanyahu’s resignation

November 5, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Thousands of Israelis demonstrated on Saturday evening in more than one location, to demand the release of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and…

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Archaeologists Investigate Possible Location of Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat in Turkey

November 5, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): A team of researchers from Turkish and US universities has been studying the Durupinar formation on Mount Ararat in Turkey for a year, examining soil samples and rocks…

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Renowned Kuwaiti Actress ‘Jawaher’ Succumbs to Stomach Cancer at 45

November 5, 2023 Media

KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): Kuwaiti actress Manal Al Mesfer, widely recognized as ‘Jawaher,’ passed away on Wednesday at the age of 45 following a prolonged battle with stomach cancer. After a…

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Switzerland Adds Advanced Patriot Missile to Its Arsenal

November 5, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Switzerland has signed a contract to buy the most advanced version of the Lockheed Martin-made Patriot missile as an add-on to the country’s Air2030 program, the company announced…

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Blinken rejects Arab demand for urgent Gaza truce

November 5, 2023 Media

AMMAN (Agencies): A demand by Jordan and Egypt for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was rejected by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an Arab foreign ministers meeting in…

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Ukraine aid drying up – White House

November 5, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The White House is running out of funds to finance arms deliveries to Ukraine, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has said, urging Congress to approve US President Joe Biden’s…

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Former Wagner Fighters Rejoin Russian Forces in Donbass

November 5, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies) – A new unit, composed of former fighters from the Wagner private military company (PMC), has officially integrated into the Russian Armed Forces and is set to rejoin…

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US House passes Israel military aid bill

November 4, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The House on Thursday passed 226-196, a $14.3 billion Israel military aid bill mainly along party lines, with most Democrats objecting to the Internal Revenue Service cuts in…

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US Senate confirms first woman to lead Navy, fills Joint Staff vacancies

November 4, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Navy finally has a new top officer—Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to lead the service—after the Senate sidestepped a months-long hold by Republican Sen. Tommy…

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India’s Ongoing Interest in Rafale Fighter Jets: What You Need to Know

November 4, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to France, expressing its desire to purchase Dassault Aviation’s Rafale Marine for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant…

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Flash Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands in Ethiopia

November 4, 2023 Media

Addis Ababa (Agencies): More than 20 individuals have lost their lives, and over 12,000 others have been forcibly evacuated from their residences in Ethiopia’s Somali region, owing to sudden and…

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New Setback for Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline Project

November 4, 2023 Media

OTTAWA (Agencies): Canada’s energy regulator has issued an order to halt work on the Trans Mountain pipeline within a wetland area in British Columbia. The notice, posted on the Canada…

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World’s Largest Shipping Company Reduces Workforce by 10,000

November 4, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s leading shipping company, has reported a decline in its third-quarter profit and revenue. In response to the challenges posed by falling container…

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State-organized rallies in Iran mark 1979 US embassy seizure, support Gaza

November 4, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): State-organized rallies were held across Iran on Saturday marking the 1979 seizure of the US embassy with cries in support of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.Iranian revolutionary…

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Israel strikes Gaza UN school after ambulance attack, 15 dead

November 4, 2023 Media

GAZA (Agencies): An Israeli air strike on a UN-run school sheltering displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed 15 people and injured dozens more, said Mohammad Abu…

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US sanctions UAE, Turkey, China firms for allegedly aiding Russia in Ukraine

November 4, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States on Thursday tightened its grip on Russia’s international supply chains by sanctioning more than 200 individuals and companies, including entities in the United Arab Emirates…

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Pakistan troops ‘thwart’ attack on air force base, killing 9 terrorists

November 4, 2023 Media

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): A group of fighters has targeted an air force training base in central Pakistan’s Mianwali area but troops foiled the attack, killing nine of the attackers, according to…

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Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel as it condemns civilian Palestinian toll in war

November 4, 2023 Media

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Honduras on Friday became the latest Latin American country to recall its ambassador to Israel for consultations as it condemned what it called genocide and other serious violations…

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Final crescent installed on Grand Mosque’s minarets

November 4, 2023 Media

MAKKAH (Agencies): The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque recently completed the installation of the 13th and final crescent on the minarets of…

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Pentagon confirms US spy drones over Gaza

November 4, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military has acknowledged carrying out “unarmed” drone flights over Gaza, saying the UAVs were deployed to help locate hostages taken by Hamas. American officials cited by…

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Over 120 people killed by earthquake in Nepal

November 4, 2023 Media

Kathmandu (Agencies): At least 128 people were killed and over 140 others were injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said early Saturday. The epicenter…

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Gantz: Israel soldiers are dying in battlefield

November 4, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Minister Benny Gantz said yesterday that images coming from the battle in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian resistance fighters where Givati elite brigade soldiers are…

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Beijing records second hottest October in 60 years, with global warming contributing to weather change: meteorologists

November 2, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): The average temperature in Beijing in late October was 14.5 C, 3.4 C higher than the same period in the past, and became the highest in the history…

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Chile, Colombia, Jordan recall Israel ambassadors after Bolivia cuts ties

November 2, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): Chile, Colombia and Jordan announced Wednesday that they are recalling their respective ambassadors to Israel for consultations over Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. These decisions come…

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China on ‘alert’ after US, Canadian ships cross Taiwan Strait

November 2, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): China said Thursday its troops were “on constant high alert” after US and Canadian warships passed through the Taiwan Strait, their second joint passage in two months. The…

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Iran calls for oil and food embargo on Israel

November 2, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim nations to impose an oil and food embargo on Israel to stop its military operation in Gaza. Speaking…

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‘Ukraine is losing’ – Russian defense minister

November 2, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Kiev’s attempts to advance on the front line remain fruitless and are resulting in high battlefield losses and decreasing morale among Ukrainian troops, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu…

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White House rules out sending US troops to Gaza

November 2, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): American soldiers will not be deployed to Gaza during or after the current phase of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the White House has said, dismissing reports suggesting US troops…

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U.S. Crude Production Breaks Records

November 1, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): U.S. crude oil production hit an all-time high in August, according to new data published by the Energy Information Administration on Tuesday, with production surpassing pre-covid levels.U.S.…

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Shenzhou-16 crew returns to Earth after 154 days in space

November 1, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): In a monumental achievement for China’s manned space program, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth after a historic mission that lasted…

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Yemen Houthis say they launched missiles, drones at Israel

November 1, 2023 Media

SANA (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched a “large number” of drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, after Israel’s military said it downed an approaching “aerial target”…

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Lebanon accuses Israel of white phosphorus attacks

November 1, 2023 Media

BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanon on Tuesday accused Israel of white phosphorus attacks that it said it would file a complaint to the UN over, with a minister alleging the incendiary weapon…

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US, Israel weighing peacekeepers for Gaza – Bloomberg

November 1, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): US and Israeli officials are mulling an international peacekeeping force for Gaza should Israel successfully remove Hamas from power, Bloomberg has reported, suggesting that American troops could…

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India replaces squadron of MIG-21 with Sukhoi Su-30 MKI jets

November 1, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Air Force’s Number 4 squadron of Soviet-made MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft performed its final flight over the base in Rajasthan, where they had been stationed…

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‘Gaza stands alone to defend Islamic, Christian holy sites’

October 29, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): The head of the government media office in Gaza, Salama Marouf, said on Saturday evening that Gaza stands alone today in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the…

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Dengue rates drop after release of modified mosquitoes in Colombia

October 28, 2023 Media

Bogotá (Agencies): Three cities in Colombia saw a dramatic fall in the incidence of dengue in the years following the introduction of mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents the…

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Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report

October 28, 2023 Media

PARIS (Agencies): Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information was first reported by Intelligence Online, claiming it was motivated…

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Chinese fighter jet in near collision with US B-52 bomber over South China Sea

October 28, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, risking a collision, US Indo-Pacific Command has…

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US to build new nuclear gravity bomb

October 28, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Defense Department on Friday announced the government is moving forward with developing a new version of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb. The bomb, designated B61-13, would…

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5000 US troops involved in Gaza offensive – media

October 28, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Several thousand US troops have taken part in Israel’s ground operation in Gaza, the Iran-based Tasnim News Agency reported on Saturday. The Pentagon has recently announced plans to…

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Former Chinese premier dies of heart attack

October 27, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): Li Keqiang, a former premier of China, has died at the age of 68, according to the country’s state media. The late retired official served a lengthy career in the…

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China sacks ‘missing’ defense minister

October 25, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese government has confirmed the dismissal of Defense Minister Li Shangfu, following weeks of speculation about the official’s whereabouts due to his lengthy absence from the public…

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Iraq, Saudi Arabia partner to build a Mercedes-Benz car plant

October 14, 2023 Media

Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq is getting ready to set up an advanced plant for the production of renowned German car brands, Mercedes-Benz and MAN Truck & Bus, in a key step…

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US Approves F-16 Fighter Sale To Argentina To Beat China-Pak JF-17 Offer

October 14, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has scrambled to clear the sale of Danish F-16 fighters to Argentina as China offered a ‘sweetened’ JF-17 deal to the country. The ball…

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Chinese special envoy to visit Middle East as Israel-Hamas violence worsens

October 14, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): China’s special envoy on the Middle East issue will visit the relevant countries in the region in the near future, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday,…

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Hamas attack does not justify Gaza’s destruction: Red Cross

October 14, 2023 Media

GENEVA (Agencies): The massive Hamas attack on Israel cannot justify the “limitless destruction” of the Gaza Strip, the Red Cross said on Friday, as it called for pauses in the…

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Spain’s deputy PM urges Europe to help stop ‘massacre’ in Gaza

October 14, 2023 Media

Madrid (Agencies): Spain’s deputy Prime Minister, Yolanda Diaz, on Friday called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to avoid “a massacre” in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports. Her…

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Russia’s Putin slams calls for Palestinians to leave besieged Gaza Strip

October 14, 2023 Media

NOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticised calls to the Palestinians to leave the besieged Gaza Strip and head to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula as “something that could lead to…

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IDF strikes hit Gaza evacuation convoys – Hamas

October 14, 2023 Media

GAZA CITY (Agencies): Dozens of people, mostly women and children, have been injured and killed in Israeli airstrikes on evacuation convoys fleeing Gaza City, according to Hamas officials. The IDF…

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Israel orders 1 million Palestinians to leave within 24 hours

October 13, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military has urged over 1 million people to leave their homes in Gaza City and urgently move south. The UN has warned of “devastating humanitarian…

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WHO Warns of Dengue Fever Spread to US, Europe, and Africa Due to Climate Change

October 9, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): As global temperatures continue to rise and urbanization expands, Dengue fever is projected to become endemic in parts of the US, Europe, and Africa within the next…

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New US Sanctions Target Chinese Firms for Alleged Support to Russian Defense Industry

October 7, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US government has imposed fresh trade restrictions on 42 Chinese companies, accusing them of providing critical materials, such as integrated circuits used in missile guidance systems, to…

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Over 100 killed in Drone Attack on Military Academy in Syria

October 6, 2023 Media

DAMASCUS (Agencies): A drone attack struck a military academy in Homs province in central Syria during a graduation ceremony, resulting in over 100 casualties. The victims included both civilians and…

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Iraq Plans to End Dollar Cash Withdrawals by January 2024

October 6, 2023 Media

BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq is set to prohibit cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars starting from January 1, 2024. The move is aimed at curbing the misuse of its hard…

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Turkish company signs deal to export training aircraft to Pakistan

October 4, 2023 khybermail

ANKARA (Agencies): A Turkish company has signed an agreement to supply a Pakistani company with training and general-purpose aircraft, the Troy T400. Turkish aircraft manufacturer, UÇAKSAN, explained in a statement…

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Indian spacecraft heads towards the center of the solar system

October 1, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Sun-monitoring spacecraft has crossed a landmark point in its journey to escape “the sphere of Earth’s influence”, its space agency said, days after the disappointment of…

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Iran, Venezuela, And Syria Ink Landmark Oil Refinery Deal

October 1, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has revealed plans to build a new oil refinery in Syria’s Homs governorate with a capacity of 140,000 barrels per day (bpd) as part of a memorandum…

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Miss Universes from Bahrain and Pakistan promote halal tourism in Philippines

October 1, 2023 Media

MANILA: Miss Universes from Bahrain and Pakistan have joined a campaign to promote halal travel in the Philippines, as Manila seeks to attract more visitors from the Middle East and…

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Multinational special forces drill concludes in Pakistan

October 1, 2023 Media

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): A two-week multinational exercise involving special forces from Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan concluded in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports. The “Eternal Brotherhood-II” exercise was…

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Iran ready to help Pakistan in fight against terrorism, Army Chief says

October 1, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): The Iranian military has stated its readiness to help Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, following a deadly terror attack in south-west Pakistan on Friday. As some Muslims…

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Japanese Scientists Detect Microplastics in Clouds for the First Time

October 1, 2023 Media

TOKYO (Agencies): In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters, Japanese scientists have made a concerning discovery: microplastics are now present in clouds. To investigate this issue,…

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Ukraine War: British Defense Secretary Wants ‘Boots on Ground’

October 1, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): Grant Shapps, the newly-appointed Defense Secretary, has revealed discussions regarding expanding the UK-led training program for Ukrainian troops. He also raised the possibility of relocating British instructors to…

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Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss cancelling visas, developing tourism

October 1, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Maryam Jalali Dehkordi announced the continuation of Iranian and Saudi efforts to develop tourism relations and cancel visa requirements between…

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Pakistan’s Government Announces Reduction in Petrol and High-Speed Diesel Prices

October 1, 2023 khybermail

ISLAMABAD (Staff Report): In a substantial relief measure, the caretaker government has decided to reduce the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs11 per…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin Offers Condolences on Pakistan Terrorist Attack

October 1, 2023 khybermail

Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his heartfelt condolences to President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar in the wake of the…

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Israel signs biggest defence deal with Germany

September 29, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant yesterday signed the biggest defence deal for the sale of Israel’s Arrow-3 long-range anti-ballistic missile system to Germany. Officials from both countries…

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Moscow Format Meeting on Afghanistan Commences in Kazan, Russia

September 29, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): A gathering of the Moscow format for discussions on Afghanistan has begun in the Russian city of Kazan, addressing topics such as the formation of an inclusive Afghan…

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SpaceX Secures Pentagon Contract for Starshield

September 29, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Pentagon’s growing reliance on private sector innovation for advanced military technologies has paved the way for companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX to secure lucrative contracts, according to…

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Over 50 dead as Blast strikes religious procession in Southwest Pakistan

September 29, 2023 Media

Quetta, Pakistan (Agencies): Tragedy struck southwest Pakistan as a suicide attack during a religious procession resulted in the loss of at least 52 lives and left dozens more wounded on…

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Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female US senator in history, passes away at 90

September 29, 2023 Media

Washington (Agencies): Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazing Democrat who held her Senate seat for an unprecedented three decades, has passed away after several months of declining health. She was 90 years…

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Philippines, US to Hold Maritime Drills in South China Sea From October 2-13

September 28, 2023 Media

MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines and the United States will hold annual maritime military drills dubbed Samasama from October 2-13 in the southern part of the island of Luzon, the Philippine…

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UK urges Germany to approve fighter jet delivery to Saudi Arabia

September 28, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has urged Germany to approve the delivery of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, in an apparent bid to save the United Kingdom’s economy…

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Morocco earthquake death toll nears 3,000

September 28, 2023 Media

RABAT (Agencies): The death toll from a deadly earthquake that hit Morocco earlier this month has neared 3,000, the government said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. There is an update on…

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Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

September 28, 2023 Media

Los Angeles (Agencies): Hollywood writers ended their strike at midnight Pacific time (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, after nearly five months. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) said in a statement…

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First Russian LPG Delivery Arrives in Pakistan via Iran

September 28, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): In a significant development, Russia has successfully delivered its inaugural shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Pakistan through Iran, as confirmed by Mohammad Reza Berahmand, the head…

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Iran’s IRGC successfully puts third imaging satellite into orbit

September 27, 2023 Media

Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully put a third satellite into orbit, according to officials. Two officials confirmed on Wednesday that the aerospace division of the…

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Security equipment stolen from Israel PM’s home

September 27, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli media revealed that a young man had broken into a security room in front of the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to steal a bag…

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Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border

September 27, 2023 Media

Pyongyang (Agencies): North Korea says it will deport US soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea during a tour in July. Pyongyang will deport him having…

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‘8 Mile’ actor Nashawn Breedlove dead at 46

September 27, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (agencies): Rapper Nashawn Breedlove, best known for appearing in a rap battle against Eminem in the 2002 movie “8 Mile,” has died at age 46. His mother, Patricia…

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Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies aged 43

September 27, 2023 Media

Johannesburg (Agencies): Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela has died of cancer at the age of 43, a family spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. “Zoleka passed away on the evening…

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UN conference sees ‘first public trip to Saudi Arabia by Israel minister’

September 27, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Tourism Minister, on Tuesday, made what his office called the first public trip to Saudi Arabia by an Israeli cabinet member, to attend a UN tourism…

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‘Gay orgy’ at Polish church sparks scandal

September 27, 2023 Media

WARSAW (Agencies): The Catholic Church in Poland is tackling a major scandal involving priests allegedly holding a “gay orgy” on the premises of a historic church and denying medics access…

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Protesters target Indian missions in Canada

September 27, 2023 Media

OTTAWA (Agencies): Sikh activists waving flags adorned with the word “Khalistan” staged protests outside Indian diplomatic missions in Canada on Monday amid a grave diplomatic crisis unfolding between New Delhi…

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‘Dead’ Russian commander appears at live meeting

September 27, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov – who has been declared dead by Ukraine – participated in a high-profile online meeting on Tuesday, images released by the Russian Defense Ministry…

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More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding fire

September 27, 2023 khybermail

NINEVEH, Iraq (Reuters/Agencies): More than 100 people were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party in Hamdaniya district in Iraq’s Nineveh province that left civil defence…

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Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case

September 27, 2023 khybermail

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York judge found Donald Trump and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of his property and other assets in a major defeat for…

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8 officials jailed as part of investigation into deadly dam collapse in Libya

September 26, 2023 Media

TRIPOLI (Agencies): Libya’s Prosecutor-General, on Monday, ordered the arrest of eight officials as part of his inquiry into the recent flood disaster which killed thousands, his office said. The flash…

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Suspected arson attack severely damages mosque in south-eastern Sweden

September 26, 2023 Media

Stockholm (Agencies): A fire caused heavy damage to a mosque in south-eastern Sweden, according to local media, Anadolu Agency reports. The fire in the Arby section of the city of…

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Lufthansa going green would use half of Germany’s electricity – Bloomberg

September 26, 2023 Media

BERLIN (Agencies): Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa has warned that it would need to consume half of the country’s entire electricity output if it were to shift to green fuels such…

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BULLSEYE !!! Ukraine strike kills Russian Black Sea Fleet commander along with 34 senior officers

September 26, 2023 Media

Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine’s special forces said that the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, and 33 other officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on the…

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Ukrainian missile stocks and depleted-uranium shells destroyed – Moscow

September 23, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Some of Ukraine’s Western-supplied cruise missiles and depleted-uranium shells have been destroyed in a series of strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. Since last Sunday, Russian forces…

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US Senator Menendez Faces Bribery Charges Over Egypt Ties

September 22, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): US prosecutors have charged Senator Robert Menendez and his wife with bribery in connection with their ties to New Jersey businessmen, potentially impacting Democratic efforts to maintain their…

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Turkiye pushes interest rates up to the highest level since 2003

September 22, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): The Turkish Central Bank has, once again, hiked interest rates in the country, pushing its policy rate up five points to 30 percent, in a continued effort to…

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China and Syria announce new ‘strategic partnership’

September 22, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing and Damascus announced the formation of a new “strategic partnership,” coinciding with Syrian President Bashar Assad’s ongoing visit to China. President Xi Jinping met Assad in the…

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Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander

September 22, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (BBC/Agencies): India’s space agency Isro says it is trying to contact its Moon lander and rover as a new lunar day begins, but has not received any signals…

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Russian Black Sea fleet HQ hit by rocket attack – governor

September 22, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): An “enemy” rocket has struck the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, the leader of the Crimean city reported on Friday. Mikhail Razvozhaev, who serves…

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Israel allows Female Recruits in Elite Commando Units

September 20, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a significant and historic move, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced their intention to initiate a programme allowing female recruits to join the country’s top-tier…

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US Muslim Mayor Leads Lawsuit to End FBI Watchlist

September 20, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): When Mohamed Khairullah was abruptly turned away from a White House Eid Al-Fitr celebration four months ago, he demanded answers. Khairullah, the long-time Mayor of Prospect Park, New…

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India approves procurement of additional Su-30s

September 20, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure 12 new Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft with associated equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),…

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Russia Tests High-Speed Sniper Rounds

September 20, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Lobaev Arms, a Russian manufacturer known for its long-range high-precision rifles, has commenced testing of a “high-speed bullet” with the potential for hypersonic capabilities, enabling instantaneous and effective…

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India expels Canadian diplomat after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh’s killing

September 20, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India expelled one of Canada’s top diplomats today, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the…

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Protests in New York as Netanyahu attends UN meet

September 20, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): Demonstrators gathered outside the New York hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying to protest against the government’s judicial reforms, reported the Times of Israel.…

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Kuwait Finance Ministry faces cyber attack attempt

September 20, 2023 Media

KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that one of its systems had been targeted in an electronic hacking attempt carried out by an unknown virus. In…

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UK announces $6.2m to support Somalia in counter-terrorism

September 20, 2023 Media

Mogadishu (Agencies): The UK, on Tuesday, announced the equivalent of $6.2 million in funding to support Somali security forces as they combat terrorism and work to restore stability in areas…

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IMF to grant $1.3bn loan to quake-hit Morocco

September 20, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Morocco with a $1.3 billion loan following the September 8 earthquake that killed thousands in the North African country, Anadolu Agency…

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UK restricts movement of Russian diplomats

September 20, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): The UK Foreign Office has imposed travel restrictions on Russian diplomats, requiring them to notify British authorities before journeying beyond their posts. The move is retaliatory, coming after…

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Deadly disease outbreak kills over 1,200 children in Sudan – UN

September 20, 2023 Media

Khartoum (Agencies): More than 1,200 children under the age of five died in refugee camps in war-torn Sudan between mid-May and September as a result of a lethal combination of…

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Armenia asks US to intervene in Karabakh conflict

September 20, 2023 Media

Yerevan (Agencies): Armenia’s ambassador-at-large Edmon Marukyan has called on the US to intervene in the renewed fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, asking Washington to defend the region’s civilian population. “Now, Azerbaijan has…

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Ukraine Receives Industrial 3D Printers from the US to Produce Military Parts

September 17, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Ukraine has acquired advanced industrial-level 3D printers from the United States, equipping them with the capability to manufacture critical spare parts for military equipment. William LaPlant, the US…

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Lockheed Martin to Establish F-16 Training Center in Romania with Potential to Train Ukrainian Pilots

September 17, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Lockheed Martin is on the verge of finalizing a contract with Romania to establish its first F-16 flight training center in Europe, a move that could potentially open…

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It may take years for US military to recover from senator’s hold, acting Navy chief says

September 17, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): It may take the Navy “years” to recover from the promotion delays caused by a military nomination hold, the nominee to lead the service said during her Senate…

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TADTE 2023: Taiwan develops new rifle to replace T91 rifles

September 17, 2023 khybermail

TAIPEI (Agencies): The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense’s (MND’s) Armaments Bureau has developed a new 5.56 mm rifle called XT112 assault rifle to replace the Republic of China Army’s (RoCA’s)…

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US’ Osprey V-22 Military Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Japan – Reports

September 17, 2023 Media

TOKYO (Agencies) – A US’s V-22 Osprey military aircraft has made an emergency landing in the civil airport in the Japanese city of Oita, a Japanese broadcaster reported on Saturday,…

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Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote

September 17, 2023 khybermail

Sydney (AFP/APP): Australians rallied around the country on Sunday to fight for a landmark Indigenous rights reform that is bleeding support in the polls before an October 14 referendum.Thousands joined…

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In silent protest, Russian volunteers help Ukraine refugees

September 17, 2023 khybermail

Saint Petersburg (AFP/APP): For a year and a half Galina Artyomenko has been raising funds to help refugees from Ukraine after the Kremlin sent troops to the pro-Western country. Then…

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Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee

September 17, 2023 khybermail

Stockholm (AFP/APP): Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm on Saturday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne. To the sound of military bands…

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China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman over arms sales to Taiwan island

September 17, 2023 khybermail

BEIJING (Agencies): As Lockheed Martin of the US directly participated as the main contractor in US arms sales to the island of Taiwan on August 24, and Northrop Grumman has…

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Chinese defense minister faces corruption probe — reports

September 17, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, is reportedly under investigation for corruption, according to multiple media reports.…

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Mali, Niger, Burkina sign mutual defense pact

September 17, 2023 Media

BAMAKO: The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Saturday signed a mutual defense pact, ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries announced in Mali’s capital Bamako. The…

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Investigation Launched After Dams Collapse, Resulting in Tragic Flood in Libya

September 17, 2023 Media

DERNA, Libya (Agencies): Libyan authorities have initiated an investigation into the catastrophic collapse of two dams that triggered a devastating flood in a coastal city. As rescue teams continue their…

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US: Israel-Saudi normalisation would be ‘transformative’ in Middle East

September 17, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a “transformative event” but remains a difficult proposition, Anadolu Agency…

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Poland mulls acquiring 32 F-15EX fighters from Boeing

September 13, 2023 Media

WARSAW (Agencies): Poland is actively considering the procurement of the Boeing F-15EX fighter jet as part of a substantial increase in defense expenditure. The strategic move aims to enhance the…

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BP boss resigns amid review of ‘personal relationships’

September 13, 2023 khybermail

LONDON (Agencies): The head of oil giant BP has resigned as chief executive amid a review of his personal relationships with colleagues. The company said Bernard Looney, who had led…

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Poland signs deal for nearly 500 HIMARS launchers

September 12, 2023 Media

WARSAW (Agencies): Warsaw has approved plans to obtain another 486 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers which it hopes to begin producing domestically starting at the end of 2025…

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Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia

September 12, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): The armored train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed into Russian territory ahead of the summit with President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed…

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Former US diplomat and negotiator Bill Richardson dies aged 75

September 12, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Bill Richardson, an American ambassador to the United Nations who also worked for years trying to win the release of Americans detained by foreign adversaries, has died age…

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Rare protests in Kurdistan over unpaid civil servant salaries

September 12, 2023 Media

BAGHDAD (Agencies): Rare protests erupted in the city of Dohuk in the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq on Tuesday, calling on the federal government in Baghdad to pay civil…

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More than 2,000 dead and thousands missing after Storm Daniel hit eastern Libya

September 12, 2023 Media

TRIPOLI (Agencies): More than 2,000 are reported dead and thousands more are still missing in the eastern Libyan city of Derna since the region was first hit by Storm Daniel…

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Saudi Arabia, India sign 47 MoUs to bolster investment landscape

September 11, 2023 Media

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement to preserve the investment landscape in both countries, said a senior minister at the ongoing Indian-Saudi Investment Forum in New…

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Russia Embarks on Developing Floating 152-mm Howitzer

September 11, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Based on its experience of artillery use during the special military operation, Russia has begun to develop a floating howitzer of 152-mm caliber, Roman Khromov, deputy executive director…

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UN drug agency warns of growing methamphetamine trafficking from Afghanistan

September 11, 2023 khybermail

UNITED NATIONS (APP): Methamphetamine trafficking in and around Afghanistan has surged in recent years, even as the Taliban has curbed heroin trafficking since taking power, according to a UN report…

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China’s military exercises with Pakistan, other countries enhance joint operational capabilities

September 11, 2023 khybermail

BEIJING (APP): China recently conducted multiple military exercises with countries including Pakistan, Thailand and Singapore that have enhanced joint operational capabilities and deepened friendship, experts said. The China-Pakistan Shaheen (Eagle)-X…

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Moroccan Earthquake Equivalent to Force of 25 Nuclear Bombs – Seismologist

September 10, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Late on Friday, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco 77 kilometers (48 miles) southwest of the city of Marrakesh. The latest reports indicate that the death toll from the…

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Myanmar receives first shipment of Russia’s Su-30 fighter jets – RIA

September 10, 2023 Media

Naypyidaw (Agencies): Myanmar has received the first shipment of two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, Charlie Than, Myanmar’s trade minister, told the Russian RIA state news agency in remarks published on…

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G20 gathers in India, without China’s Xi

September 9, 2023 khybermail

New Delhi (AFP/APP): US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi on Friday for their annual summit, as deep divisions between heavyweight members and a no-show…

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Pilot killed in UAE helicopter crash into sea

September 9, 2023 khybermail

Dubai (AFP/APP): A pilot was killed and another missing after their helicopter crashed off the coast of the United Arab Emirates during a night training flight, authorities said on Friday.The…

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Toll in Greece floods hits 10 as rescuers race to villages

September 9, 2023 khybermail

Farkadóna, Greece (AFP/APP): Helicopters and lifeboats have been deployed to reach hundreds of stranded villagers in central Greece, as the death toll from deadly flooding rose to 10, authorities said…

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At Munich auto fair, movie-projecting cars and a bike wash

September 9, 2023 khybermail

Munich, Germany (AFP/APP): From weird and wonderful technological innovations in Chinese cars, to the rush to transition to electric vehicles — and even a bike wash.Here are some key takeaways…

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Turkey considering resumption of Turkish airliners’ flights to Libya

September 9, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey is considering the resumption of Turkish airliners flights to Libya, The news was revealed by the Tripoli-based Libyan government Wednesday following Turkish Ambassador Kenan Yilmaz’s meeting with…

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US, Saudi Arabia, and India Explore Infrastructure Deal to Transform Trade Ties

September 9, 2023 Rizwan

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States, Saudi Arabia, India, and several other nations are engaged in discussions regarding a potential infrastructure agreement that could reshape trade dynamics between the Gulf region…

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Philippines and Australia Forge Strategic Partnership to Counter Regional Challenges

September 9, 2023 Media

MANILA (Agencies): In a move aimed at addressing regional challenges and enhancing their security and economic ties, the Philippines and Australia have solidified their strategic partnership. This significant development follows…

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Iraq may receive first 50 megawatts from Jordan in October

September 9, 2023 Media

Baghdad (Agencies) : An Iraqi official has suggested that Jordan will begin supplying Iraq with electricity in early October as part of an electrical interconnection project between countries in the…

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Flight MH370: Team of scientists may have found the missing aircraft’s location

September 9, 2023 Media

PERTH (Agencies): A new report published by a team of scientists and academics claims to have found the location of the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 aircraft. Richard Godfrey, an…

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India and Nigeria Finalize $1 Billion Military Agreement

September 9, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s concerted diplomatic efforts over the past few years to enhance defense collaborations with African nations have yielded significant results. In a groundbreaking development, India and Nigeria…

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Argentina buys P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Norway

September 9, 2023 Media

SANTIAGO, Chile (Agencies): The Argentine government has finalized negotiations to buy four surplus P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force, meeting a requirement set in 2015…

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US Marines to Appoint General for Safety Division

September 9, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies) : Following two tragic aircraft crashes, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps has announced plans to appoint a general officer to lead the service’s Safety Division next…

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UK Procures 5.56mm Rifles for Armed Forces

September 9, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): The UK Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) division, has officially announced a significant contract award for the Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW)…

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Elon Musk Reveals He Prevented Ukraine’s Attack on Russian Warships

September 9, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a surprising revelation, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has disclosed that he played a pivotal role in preventing Ukraine from launching an attack on Russia’s Black Sea…

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UAE minister named among Time’s 100 most influential people in AI

September 9, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): An Emirati minister has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the field of artificial intelligence. The list highlights leaders, innovators,…

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Three female bikers arrested for performing stunts on Dubai roads

September 9, 2023 Media

DUBAI (Agencies): Three women in Dubai have been arrested for driving their motorbikes recklessly on the Emirate’s roads, the local media outlet, The National, reports. According to the report, Major-General…

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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Morocco

September 9, 2023 Media

RABAT (Agencies): A strong earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday evening, prompting residents of several major cities to flee their homes and seek shelter. The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre measured the…

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Singapore Enhances F-16 Fleet with Cutting-Edge Israeli Python-5 Interceptor Missiles

September 9, 2023 Media

SINGAPORE (Agencies): Singapore’s Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has unveiled an impressive technological leap by outfitting its fleet of US-manufactured F-16 Falcon fighter jets with the formidable Israeli Python-5…

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Redut IN, Wagner OUT: A New Private Military Company (PMC) Rises in Russia

September 8, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): In the wake of the Wagner Group’s decline due to the plane crash that claimed the lives of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and his associate Dmitry Utkin, a…

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Lockheed, Raytheon sign deal to make Javelin anti-tank weapons in Poland

September 8, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Javelin makers Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have taken early steps toward manufacturing the in-demand anti-tank weapons in Poland. The U.S.-based companies signed a memorandum of understanding with Polska…

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Chinese PLA Army to Showcase Advanced Helicopters and Drones at Upcoming Expo

September 8, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army is set to unveil some of its latest helicopters and drones at an upcoming national helicopter exposition, emphasizing the synergy between…

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Sudan’s army chief meets Qatar leader in diplomatic push

September 8, 2023 Media

DOHA (Agencies): Sudanese army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met Qatar’s Emir on Thursday during his third trip abroad since war broke out in April, after also visiting Egypt and…

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France top Court upholds government ban on Muslim dress abaya in schools

September 8, 2023 Media

PARIS (Agencies): France’s highest Court ruled, on Thursday, that the government’s ban on Muslim dress, abaya, is legal, local media reported. The Council of State said it had rejected an…

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Hong Kong’s Supreme Court Orders Legislation for Same-Sex Civil Unions

September 8, 2023 Media

HONG KONG (Agencies): Hong Kong’s highest court issued a ruling on Tuesday mandating local lawmakers to draft special legislation to officially recognize same-sex civil unions. However, the court did not…

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UK Tobacco Giant Exits Russian Market

September 8, 2023 Media

LONDON (Agencies): British multinational British American Tobacco (BAT) has successfully concluded an agreement to divest its operations in Russia and Belarus, as announced by the company on Thursday. BAT revealed…

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UN Expert Raises Concerns About Canada’s Foreign Worker Program

September 8, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): A United Nations expert has issued a stern warning about Canada’s temporary foreign worker program, which welcomes up to 60,000 individuals annually into the country, stating that…

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US, Australia to announce critical technology partnership this fall

September 3, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. is set to step up its technology partnerships with Australia in the coming months with an AUKUS-related announcement in the fall, the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s)…

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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variants

September 3, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): The COVID-19 pandemic remains dynamic as new variants like EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and BA.2.86 arise. Understanding their prevalence and potential impact is vital in our ongoing efforts to stay…

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Iran Uncovers Mossad Plot to Sabotage Defense Industry

September 3, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has exposed an alleged Mossad plot to sabotage its defense sector involving the insertion of faulty foreign-sourced connector components with explosives into domestic defense hardware. Iranian authorities…

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Chinese Nationals Among 4 Dead in Gold Transport Attack in Congo

September 3, 2023 Media

Kinshasa (Agencies): An attack on a Chinese mining convoy transporting gold in northeast Congo killed four people, including two Chinese nationals, authorities said Friday. Sammy Badibanga Kalonji, administrator of the…

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India Launches Solar Study Mission Following Moon Landing Success

September 3, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India marked another historic milestone in space exploration with the successful launch of its first solar study mission, Aditya-L1, just days after a triumphant uncrewed landing near…

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Iraq seeks to train its nurses at Philippine medical schools

September 3, 2023 Media

MANILA (Agencies): Iraq wants to send its nursing students for training at Philippine medical schools, Baghdad’s envoy to Manila told Arab News, as an Iraqi health ministry delegation wrapped up…

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Libya lights up after years of power cuts

September 3, 2023 Media

TRIPOLI, Libya *Agencies*: It’s midnight just before the weekend. Traffic snarls the corniche in Tripoli, where improved electricity services have brought renewed energy to Libya’s capital after years of conflict…

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Netanyahu denies reports of resignation to finalize normalization deal with Saudi Arabia

September 3, 2023 Media

TEL AVIV *Agencies*: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he is prepared to step down from his position in return for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia…

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Moscow warns of direct clash with NATO

September 3, 2023 Media

MOSCOW *Agencies*: The military confrontation in Ukraine has reached a point where it could easily spiral into a full-blown conflict between Russia and NATO, Moscow’s deputy envoy to the UN,…

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Thousands Rally in Niger Demanding French Troop Withdrawal Amid Accusations of Interference

September 3, 2023 Media

NIAMEY *Agencies*: Numerous demonstrators converged outside the French military installation in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again demanding the withdrawal of French troops from the nation. The protest was…

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Bangladesh battles deadliest dengue fever outbreak

September 2, 2023 Media

DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh is facing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record. Nearly 600 people have died of the mosquito-borne tropical disease so far this year, and the country’s health-care…

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Turkish TF-X Fighter Program Seeks Partners Amid Economic Uncertainty

September 2, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): As Turkiye’s indigenous fighter program, the TF-X, prepares for its maiden flight by the end of the year, fiscal challenges loom as potential obstacles to its success, warns…

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WHO Reports New Surge in Global COVID-19 Cases

September 2, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the world. According to the UN health agency, there has…

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British Defense Giant BAE Systems Expands Production into Ukraine: Zelensky

September 2, 2023 Media

KYIV (Agencies): British defense contractor BAE Systems is set to establish a production presence in Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The company’s plans involve the manufacturing, maintenance,…

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Breaking News: Ukrainian Drones Target Russian City of Kurchatov – Governor Reports

September 1, 2023 khybermail

MOSCOW (Agencies): Startling developments have unfolded as two unmanned aircraft reportedly targeted the Russian city of Kurchatov, situated adjacent to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, according to Roman Starovoyt, the…

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Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Sentenced to 17 Years in January 6 Case

September 1, 2023 khybermail

Washington, DC (Agencies): Joe Biggs, a prominent leader of the far-right organization Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021,…

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China launches first type 054B frigate: PLA Spokesman

September 1, 2023 khybermail

BEIJING (APP): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has launched a new type of frigate, the Type 054B, said a spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. It…

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Sri Lanka tweaks foreign policy to prioritize Middle East

August 31, 2023 Media

COLOMBO (Agencies): Sri Lanka is reorienting its diplomacy to prioritize the Middle East, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, after a parliamentary review of diplomatic relations. Sri Lankan’s parliamentary…

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New Coup Unfolds in Gabon: Military Assumes Power

August 31, 2023 Media

Gabo (Agencies): A fresh coup has emerged on the African stage, this time in Gabon, as mutinous soldiers have taken control of the country. Reports from Libreville, the capital, confirm…

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EU eyes controversial Bulgaria-Turkiye gas deal

August 31, 2023 Media

Brussels (Agencies): The European Commission is looking “very closely” at whether the terms of a controversial gas deal between Bulgaria and Turkiye breach the EU’s competition rules, Energy Intelligence reports.…

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Iraq Initiates Long-Awaited Cross-Border Railway Venture with Iran

August 31, 2023 khybermail

BAGHDAD (Agencies): In a significant development, Iraq is embarking on the long-pending cross-border railway project linking it with neighboring Iran. According to a credible government source, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…

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New Delhi Unveils Flexible Crude Oil Procurement Strategy

August 31, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): In a strategic shift, India has adopted a dynamic approach to its crude oil purchasing policy, as affirmed by the country’s Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri. The…

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China and US Agree on Enhanced Communication Channels for Trade Issues

August 29, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo engaged in “rational, candid, and constructive” discussions on Monday during the second day of Raimondo’s four-day visit…

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UAE’s PureHealth to buy UK hospital operator Circle Health Group for $1.2bn

August 29, 2023 Media

DUBAI (Agencies): Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth has signed an agreement to buy British hospital operator Circle Health Group for 4.41 billion UAE dirhams ($1.2 billion), Emirates News Agency reported. PureHealth is…

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Libyan Foreign Minister Suspended and Flees Country After Meeting with Israeli Chief Diplomat

August 29, 2023 Media

CAIRO: The foreign minister of Libya has been suspended and has fled the nation, a development that unfolded a day after Israel disclosed that its top diplomat had held talks…

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Russia sends first commercial train to Saudi Arabia via Iran

August 29, 2023 Media

TEHRAN (Agencies): The first Russian train carrying commercial goods has arrived in Iran, on its way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on a journey that is the first of…

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India to help African nations develop digital payment systems

August 29, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is in talks with a number of African countries, including Namibia, Mozambique and Kenya, to help them develop their own instant payment systems similar to that…

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Biden to visit Vietnam next month

August 29, 2023 Media

WASHINGTON (Agencies): U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Vietnam on his way home from the G-20 summit in New Delhi next month, the White House said Monday. After the G-20…

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U.S. ambassador to Japan will publicly eat Fukushima fish in a show of support amid radioactive water release outrage

August 28, 2023 Media

TOKYO (Agencies): Japan’s decision to release more than 1 million metric tons of radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant has garnered severe criticism prompting concern over safety and contamination. Japan…

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France to ban wearing abayas in schools: Education minister

August 28, 2023 Media

PARIS (Agencies): French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said on Sunday, arguing the garment violated France’s…

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Egypt to Host Bright Star 2023 Cross-Nation Military Exercise, Gathering Troops from 34 Countries

August 28, 2023 Media

CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt has announced its role as the host for the upcoming Bright Star 2023 joint military exercise, featuring the participation of 8,000 troops hailing from 34 different countries.…

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Use of euro in global payments nosedives – data

August 28, 2023 Media

– SWIFT cross-border transactions in the single currency hit a historic low in July, according to RIA Novosti analysis LONDON (Agencies): The use of the euro for international settlements dropped…

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3 US Marines dead after aircraft crashes during drills in Australia

August 27, 2023 Media

DARWIN, Australia (Agencies): Three US Marines died Sunday after an Osprey aircraft crashed on a remote tropical island north of Australia during war games, US military officials said. Five Marines…

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Moscow Confirms Evgeny Prigozhin’s Death through DNA Testing

August 27, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian authorities, including the Investigative Committee, have officially confirmed the demise of Evgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the private military company Wagner Group. The confirmation comes after DNA…

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Renowned Ukrainian Fighter Pilot Andrey ‘Juice’ Pilshchikov Dies in Jet Collision

August 27, 2023 Media

KIEV (Agencies): Tragedy struck Ukraine as fighter pilot Andrey ‘Juice’ Pilshchikov, a prominent advocate for the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev, lost his life along with two fellow…

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Niger turmoil threatens $13bn gas pipeline project

August 26, 2023 Media

Niamey (Agencies): Amid the many challenges facing the African continent, one ambitious project has both raised hopes and triggered doubts for decades: the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline. The $13 billion venture…

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Ex-French President Sarkozy to be tried on charges of receiving illegal Libyan funding

August 26, 2023 Media

PARIS (Agencies): France’s financial crimes prosecutor’s office said on Friday that former President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and receiving illegal campaign funding from…

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Poland Launches Investigation into Legionnaires Outbreak near Ukraine Border

August 26, 2023 Media

WARSAW (Agencies): The city of Rzeszow, situated in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, is facing an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has prompted an investigation by Poland’s Internal…

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Key BRICS Declaration Unveiled, Emphasizing Inclusive Multilateralism

August 26, 2023 Media

Johannesburg (Agencies): A joint statement released on Wednesday at the 15th annual BRICS summit in South Africa underscores the commitment of member nations to advocate for inclusive multilateralism and addresses…

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India’s ISRO Prepares To Launch Sun Mission – ‘Aditya L-1’ – After Historic Moon Landing

August 25, 2023 Media

NEW DELHI (Agencies): India accomplished a remarkable feat on Wednesday by becoming the sole non-permanent UN member to achieve a successful Moon landing. This achievement, marking the successful touchdown of…

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Philippine and Australian Troops Hold Joint Exercise for Island Retake in South China Sea Drill

August 25, 2023 Media

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES, Philippines (Agencies): Collaborative maneuvers involving Australian and Filipino military forces unfolded on Friday in the vicinity of the contentious waters of the South China Sea, an area…

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Kremlin Refutes Involvement in Plane Crash Suspected of Claiming Prigozhin’s Life

August 25, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): The Kremlin has firmly denied any connection to the plane crash that is believed to have resulted in the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner…

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Russian Federation’s Council Condemns Desecration of Quran in Stockholm and Calls for Protection of Believers’ Rights

August 8, 2023 Media

MOSCOW (Agencies): The Council for Interethnic Relations, operating under the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, has issued a statement denouncing the desecration of the holy…

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Hiroshima marks a-bomb anniversary, calls nuclear deterrence “folly”

August 6, 2023 khybermail

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan on Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima, where its mayor urged the abolition of nuclear weapons and called the Group…

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Chocolate Prices Soar as Cocoa Costs Reach 12-Year Highs

August 6, 2023 Media

NEW YORK (Agencies): The prices of cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate-making, have surged to the highest level in over 12 years due to mounting concerns about future production amidst…

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Niger Junta Allegedly Seeks Wagner’s Help Amid Threat of Intervention

August 6, 2023 Media

Niamey (Agencies): General Salifou Moody, a coup leader in Niger, is said to have sought assistance from the Wagner Group PMC as the junta faces a deadline to either reinstate…

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21 injured buildings collapse as 5.4 quake hits east China

August 6, 2023 khybermail

BEIJING (Agencies): A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Pingyuan county in Dezhou, East China’s Shandong Province, leaving dozens of people injured and 126 homes destroyed. The earthquake,…

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Vietnam-Japan Ties Celebrated with Photo Exhibition Marking 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

August 6, 2023 khybermail

Hanoi (VNA) – Commemorating the momentous 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, which began on September 21, 1973, a captivating photo exhibition titled “Vietnam – Japan: Towards the Future, Reaching…

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison and Arrested for Illegally Selling State Gifts

August 6, 2023 Media

LAHORE (Agencies): Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to three years in prison and subsequently arrested in Lahore. The court found him guilty of illegally selling state…

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US FDA approves Biogen-Sage Therapeutics pill for postpartum depression

August 5, 2023 khybermail

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Biogen (BIIB.O) and Sage Therapeutics’ (SAGE.O) oral pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. The companies had…

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Turkiye appoints its first-ever female Admiral

August 5, 2023 Media

ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye has appointed a woman as an Admiral for the first time in Turkish Naval Forces history, following a Supreme Military Council meeting Thursday, Anadolu Agency reports. Staff…

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Lebanon Commemorates Blast Victims Three Years Later, Demanding Accountability

August 5, 2023 khybermail

BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanon observed a day of mourning on Friday to remember the victims of the devastating port explosion that rocked Beirut three years ago. According to Reuters, religious leaders…

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NASA back in touch with Voyager 2 after ‘interstellar shout’

August 5, 2023 khybermail

Washington, (AFP/APP): NASA has succeeded in re-establishing full contact with Voyager 2 by using its highest-power transmitter to send an “interstellar shout” that righted the distant probe’s antenna orientation, the…

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Drought-hit Panama Canal must ‘adapt or die’ as water levels drop

August 5, 2023 khybermail

Panama City, (AFP/APP): The Panama Canal, an engineering wonder allowing ships to travel between two oceans, is seeking to adapt to climate change after a biting drought has seen traffic…

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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Affirms Unbreakable Pakistan-China Friendship Amid Global Challenges

August 5, 2023 khybermail

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong reaffirmed the unbreakable friendship between China and Pakistan, stating that both countries have consistently supported each other in challenging times. In an…

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Niger Junta Ends Military Ties with France and Warns Against Foreign Aggression

August 4, 2023 khybermail

Niamey (Agencies): The National Council for Safeguarding the Homeland in Niger, which assumed power through a military coup, has denounced the military pact with France and announced the immediate suspension…

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Pakistani Defense Conglomerate Unveils New Drone and Missiles at IDEF

August 4, 2023 Media

ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan’s defense conglomerate, Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), showcased new missiles and a combat drone at Turkey’s IDEF defense conference, held from July 25-28. The exhibited products…

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Poland and US Demonstrate Interoperability of Artillery Command-and-Control Systems

August 4, 2023 Media

WARSAW (Agencies): Poland successfully showcases the compatibility of its Topaz integrated combat management system (ICMS) with US artillery command-and-control systems. During trials at Poland’s War Studies University in Rembertów from…

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US Conducts Live Firing of ATACMS Missile in Australia during Talisman Sabre 2023 Exercise

August 4, 2023 Media

Canberra (Agencies): The US military achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever live firing of an MGM-140 ATACMS long-range tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile in Australia during the Talisman Sabre…

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Over 1.2 Million People Relocated in China’s Hebei Province as Floodwaters Expected to Recede in One Month

August 4, 2023 Media

BEIJING (Agencies): North China’s Hebei Province has successfully relocated more than 1.2 million residents from flooded areas as torrential rains have ceased, resulting in receding floodwaters. Additionally, authorities anticipate that…

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Iran and Pakistan Pledge to Complete Gas Pipeline Amid US Sanctions Concerns

August 4, 2023