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No ships make it past US blockade in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon

No ships make it past US blockade in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon **Naval Standoff in Strait of Hormuz: CENTCOM Denies Blockade Breaches Amidst Diplomatic Overtures** The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil transport, witnessed a tense day of heightened naval activity... read more »

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Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed **Illinois AI Liability Bill Sparks Industry Divide** A contentious proposed piece of legislation in Illinois, designed to shield artificial intelligence developers from significant liability in cases of catastrophic harm, has... read more »

In State of the Union Address, Obama Vows to Act Alone on the Economy
Carney vows focus on affordability after...

Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canadas special election

Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canadas special election **Liberal Majority Strengthened Following Crucial By-Election Victories** **Ottawa, ON** – The Liberal Party of Canada has solidified its position in the House of Commons, securing a significant boost to its parliamentary... read more »

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Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart

Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart ### Prospects for Resumed Talks on Iran Tensions Brighten, UN Chief Indicates **New York, NY** – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has signaled a strong likelihood that diplomatic efforts to de-escalate... read more »

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Israeli aircraft bomb Gaza, five Palestinians killed

GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israeli aircraft bombed the Gaza Strip on Saturday and Palestinian militants fired rockets at the Jewish state, the military said, with no end in sight to the deadliest violence... read more »

New Zealand becoming popular with Indian students

MUMBAI: New Zealand has emerged as a popular destination for Indian students, the country’s high commissioner to India has said. There was an... read more »

Israel, Gaza militants trade fire after talks fail

GAZA CITY: Palestinian militants launched dozens of rockets and Israel responded with airstrikes on Wednesday after Egyptian efforts to mediate a lasting truce... read more »

India-headed Nigerian dies showing Ebola symptoms

ABU DHABI: A 35-year-old Nigerian woman, who was travelling to India for treatment of cancer, died while in transit after showing symptoms similar to those of... read more »

Strong quake hits remote area in southwest Iran

TEHRAN, Iran — A strong, magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted a sparsely populated mountainous province near Iran’s border with Iraq on Monday, Iranian state... read more »

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Cheney skeptical about U.S. negotiations with Iran over nuke programme

Cheney skeptical about U.S. negotiations with Iran over nuke prog...

Washington – Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has expressed skepticism about the Obama administration’s ability to strike a negotiation with Iran on its long-disputed nuclear programme... read more »

Syria submits plan for chemical weapons' destruction

Syria submits plan for chemical weapons’ des...

Damascus – Syria has submitted an initial declaration of its chemical weapon programme, including a general plan of their destruction, the... read more »

Syrian refugees in Lebanon exceed 800,000: UN

No confirmation on invitees for Syria conference: UN

Beirut – The number of Syrians who have fled their war-torn country to neighbouring Lebanon has exceeded 800,000, the latest UN refugee agency report... read more »

Wave of bomb attacks kill 56 in Iraq

Wave of bomb attacks kill 56 in Iraq

Baghdad – A fresh wave of car bombs struck the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad and the country’s northern region Sunday, killing 56 people and... read more »

Iran hangs 16 rebels ‘in reprisal for border deat...

Iran lodges strong protest with Pakistan over killing of 14 border guards

Sixteen rebels have been hanged in Iran in retaliation for the deaths of at least 14 border guards in an ambush, say Iranian news agencies. The rebels were... read more »

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Britain must 'act today' and prepare for war with Russia, warns General

Britain must 'act today' and prepare for war with Russia, warns General ### Urgent Defence Investment Needed to Counter Russian Threat, Senior Military Figure States **London,... read more »

Trump sends war threat to Xi as he warns of 'big problem' for China over Iran in...

Trump sends war threat to Xi as he warns of 'big problem' for China over Iran intervention ## U.S. President Issues Stern Warning to China on Iran Arms Shipments Amidst Diplomatic... read more »

Trump 'struggles to close umbrella' as viral video sparks health concerns again

Trump 'struggles to close umbrella' as viral video sparks health concerns again **Presidential Departure Draws Scrutiny Over Umbrella Incident** **Washington D.C.** – A recent... read more »

Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim

Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim **Cautious Optimism Greets Fragile Truce, Economic Headwinds Persist in Iran** A recent cessation of hostilities... read more »

Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon **Madrid Observes Moment of Silence for Lebanon’s Civilian Casualties** **Madrid, Spain** – A somber gathering took place in the... read more »