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US says Gaza ceasefire still ‘achievable’ after Hamas leader’s assassination
WASHINGTON:
The US on Wednesday said it still believes a Gaza cease-fire deal is "achievable," after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran raised concerns about regional escalation and the derailment of peace talks.…
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Israel confirms death of top Hamas leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza strike
JERUSALEM:
The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on Thursday, a day after the group's political leader was assassinated in Teheran.
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Australia urges citizens to exit Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions
WASHINGTON:
Australia urged its citizens Wednesday to leave Lebanon because of rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
"My message to Australian citizens and residents in Lebanon is: now is the time to leave. If you are in…
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United Auto Workers backs Harris for president
WASHINGTON:
The United Auto Workers union endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for US president on Wednesday, providing a likely boost for Harris in the swing state of Michigan as her recently launched campaign ramps up.
UAW…
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Three 9/11 suspects to plead guilty at Guantanamo
WASHINGTON:
The man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices, held at the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have agreed to plead guilty, the Pentagon said on…
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Memers react as Turkish shooter wins Silver with basic gear
In a stunning display at the Paris Olympics 2024, 51-year-old Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec captured a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with minimal gear, sparking a meme fest on social media.
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Afghanistan to host South Africa for landmark ODI series in Sharjah
Afghanistan is set to host South Africa for a three-match ODI series in Sharjah this September. This series, confirmed via a joint media release from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) on July 31, will be…
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‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Harris’ identity at Black…
PENNSYLVANIA:
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely suggested to the country's largest annual gathering of Black journalists on Wednesday that his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had previously downplayed her Black…
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Yellen calls for £3 trillion annually to tackle climate change
BRAZIL:
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasised on Saturday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy requires £3 trillion in new capital annually until 2050, significantly more than current financing levels.
Speaking in…
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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian group said on Wednesday, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region shaken by Israel's war in Gaza and a…
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