Category: World
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US Plans to End Military Aid to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
The United States is planning to end military assistance to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region as the security agreement between Washington and Kurdish authorities approaches its expiration in September. According to British media reports, the US Department of Defense has informed Kurdish officials that the security agreement is unlikely to be renewed. The agreement between the United…
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HRW slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban govt as new law bans protest
Human Rights Watch slammed on Thursday the “ruthless effort to suppress all dissent” by the Taliban government, after a new police law banned demonstrations across Afghanistan. The 84-page legislation published by the justice ministry outlines a series of changes to law enforcement nationwide, including the rule that “all types of protests are banned”. Elaine Pearson,…
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Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 552, 1,400 missing
Devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border region this week have killed at least 547 people, Nepal’s police said Friday. Chinese state media earlier confirmed five dead following Wednesday’s disaster, taking the total killed to at least 552. More than 1,400 people are missing, including hundreds of foreigners. The US Geological Survey said the disaster —…
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CIA Chief’s Moscow Visit Reportedly Aimed at Warning Russia Over NATO
According to a report by the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise visit to Moscow this week with the reported purpose of warning Russia against attacking NATO member states. The visit is being viewed as a significant development because direct communication between senior American and Russian officials has…
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Iran-US tensions remain high as talks over the Strait of Hormuz offer hope for easing the regional crisis.
Iran-US War: Latest SituationIran has called the new US sanctions an act of state and economic terrorism.Iran and Oman are holding talks over the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.Crude oil prices in the global market have fallen as hopes for talks increase.The Israeli Prime Minister has expressed doubts about the possibility of a deal…
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Bangladesh Nears Talks With China Over Possible J-10CE Fighter Jet Purchase
Bangladesh is reportedly close to beginning formal negotiations with China over the possible purchase of J-10CE fighter aircraft and attack helicopters. According to a foreign news agency, a government panel in Bangladesh is currently preparing a draft agreement for the potential deal. Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Zahid Rahman announced the development.…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Outlines Four Principles for Resolving Palestine Issue
Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles that he believes are necessary for resolving the Palestinian issue. According to Xi Jinping, the first principle is to prioritize a political settlement and pursue a two-state solution to the conflict. The Chinese president said the second principle is that Palestinians themselves should govern the Palestinian people…
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Iran Warns It Could Block Oil Transit Through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials have warned that continued economic pressure on the country could lead to restrictions on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said that if the economic war against Iran continues, Tehran would not allow even a drop of oil to pass through the strategic waterway.…
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Iranian Private Airline Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ankara
An Iranian private airline flight narrowly avoided a possible accident after experiencing a technical problem and making an emergency landing at Ankara International Airport in Türkiye. According to the report, the flight departed from Istanbul for Tehran at 11:43 p.m. Pakistan time. The aircraft initially flew normally at an altitude of around 35,000 feet for…
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US Removes Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List After Nearly 47 Years
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending the country’s designation after nearly 47 years. According to foreign media reports, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the decision was made in recognition of the Syrian government’s declaration that it had completely broken ties with terrorist groups. The…
