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UK proscribes Iran's Revolutionary Guard over threats to life
The UK government has officially proscribed Iran's Revolutionary Guard after stating the force posed "threats to life and intimidation on UK soil"…
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Iran and U.S. seize control of Strait of Hormuz
On day 135 of the Iran War, Iran and the United States each declared they now command the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks across the Gulf…
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Drones strike Moscow region killing three and injuring five
A nighttime drone attack in the Moscow region produced civilian casualties and property damage across multiple towns. Governor Andrey Vorobyov…
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Analyst says Imran Khan's political standing separate from imprisonment
Siddique Jan assessed that Imran Khan is the most popular political leader in Pakistan since Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with a strong voter base across all…
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Syrian president calls for new chapter as parliament convenes
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the newly elected People's Assembly at its first session and called for "a new chapter" in Syria's…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on neighbors and ships
Saudi Arabia issued a strong condemnation after Iran launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours and commercial ships, including incidents in the…
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Senator Graham dies while leading Senate budget panel
Graham died while serving as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and as a member of the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public…
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Justice Department subpoenas four New York Times reporters
The Justice Department served subpoenas on four New York Times reporters after their article said security flaws in the new Air Force One forced…
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Trump threatens Iran with 1,000 missiles
As the war in the Middle East intensified, President Donald Trump publicly threatened Iran on Saturday, saying 1,000 missiles were "locked and…
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US sanctions Iranian financier Ali Ansari
The US Treasury on Friday sanctioned Iranian national Ali Ansari, calling him a key financier for supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and accusing him of…
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Russian deputy prime minister says fuel shortage linked to refinery repairs
Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Novak said there is a current fuel shortage and unstable petrol station operation because oil refineries are…
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Clacton by-election set for 13 August after Nigel Farage resignation
Nigel Farage resigned as the Clacton MP after questions over a £5 million gift from donor Christopher Harborne and past support linked to George…
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ASEAN foreign ministers meet Myanmar to discuss civil war
As ASEAN chair, the Philippines will lead an informal meeting in Bangkok with Myanmar's foreign minister on Sunday, the first in-person contact since…
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Regional mediators seek to ease US-Iran tensions
Regional governments including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt have been contacting both the United States and Iran to reduce an escalation…
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EU council to approve new sanctions against Russia
European Union ministers are set to adopt an additional sanctions package against Russia at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July, according to…
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US strikes kill three near Ahvaz, Iran
U.S. strikes on Iran killed three people and wounded several others in the country’s west, state news agency IRNA reported, quoting Valiollah Hayati…
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Mexico protests killing of Mexican by U.S. immigration agent
Mexico reacted strongly after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer…
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U.S. oil futures rise after Trump says Iran ceasefire ended
U.S. oil futures jumped about 7% to more than $75 a barrel after President Trump said he believed the ceasefire with Iran was over and vowed to…
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EU to open cluster 6 external relations for Ukraine, Moldova
The EU plans to open cluster 6 External Relations for Ukraine and Moldova at a General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on 14 July, after the…
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AfD uses AI suite to generate provocative social posts
An undercover Correctiv investigation showed the far-right AfD developed Alternita, a software suite registered to party general secretary…
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US military strikes over 80 targets in Iran
The US military says it completed a series of strikes in Iran that hit more than 80 targets, including air defenses, command and control equipment…
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US launches strikes against Iran after attacks on commercial vessels
The United States carried out a series of strikes against Iran after Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US…
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Police confirm 30 alleged politically motivated killings in Osun
The Nigeria Police Force publicly confirmed 30 alleged politically motivated killings ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship election in Osun state, the…
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NATO allies to pledge €140 billion for Ukraine
Germany's foreign minister Johann Wadephul told media that NATO allies are preparing to pledge €140 billion ($160 billion) in support for Ukraine for…
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