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- Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort The Guardian
- Albanians protest over Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline Reuters
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- Jared And Ivanka’s Sazan Island In Albania Faces Protests—Here’s Why Forbes
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China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
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Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City
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Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
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Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are set to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister “to discuss solutions”.
Thousands took to the streets of Tirana for a third straight day on Wednesday, some of them brandishing inflatable flamingos in a nod to feared environmental damage, amid mounting calls for the project to be blocked.
Continue reading...Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz
Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality
Oman is resisting US pressure to break its links with Iran, and insists it has only been negotiating with Tehran on a future management system for the strait of Hormuz that would be compliant with international law. The aim would be to implement any regime after consulting the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Traditionally Oman, a longtime US ally that shares stewardship of the strait, has adopted the role of a back-channel mediator allowing it to remain neutral in disputes that have led to fissures in other parts of the Gulf.
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The Strait of Hormuz Squeeze Is Redrawing the Oil Map for Good – WSJ
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UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of blockbuster IPO
Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.
Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan
House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.
Army identifies soldier who died in training accident in Iraq – Military Times
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- Army identifies soldier killed in training accident in Iraq The Hill
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump’s new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's
'anti-weaponisation fund'.
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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation – AP News
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- Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings BBC
- Indonesian official behind meals program plagued by food poisoning arrested Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Germany blames Russia for ‘bitter defeat’ in UN Security Council bid
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