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New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe
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Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate
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Recently discovered eyewitness account of Hiroshima atom bomb published, detailing horror and desperation of survivors – New York Post
- Recently discovered eyewitness account of Hiroshima atom bomb published, detailing horror and desperation of survivors New York Post
- A long-lost memoir brings the horrors of atomic warfare to life The Economist
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Nuclear experts urge Trump not to let Iran steer talks away from regime’s atomic threat – Fox News
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Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says
Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised provided certain third parties do not interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday.
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway.
Continue reading...Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says
Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised provided certain third parties do not interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday.
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway.
Continue reading...Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate
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US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon
The US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean, drawing criticism that it is leaving a diplomatic vacuum at risk of being filled by China.
The US Congress has been served notice of the impending closures, which are being justified on cost grounds and follow a reassessment of the US’s bilateral relationships with a range of countries since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Continue reading...US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon
The US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean, drawing criticism that it is leaving a diplomatic vacuum at risk of being filled by China.
The US Congress has been served notice of the impending closures, which are being justified on cost grounds and follow a reassessment of the US’s bilateral relationships with a range of countries since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Continue reading...Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
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Watch: ‘Scariest night’ as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
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Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro names surprise running mate – Reuters
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Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
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Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
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EXCLUSIVE: Under Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia – Reuters
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- Why Is the FBI Working With America’s Biggest Rivals? Modern Diplomacy
US authorities say 3 killed in shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina
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Europe encourages its neighbours to practise migration blackmail – The Economist
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- Migrant Crisis Reveals Vast Differences Between Ceuta and Its Moroccan Neighbor The New York Times
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- Ceuta border rush: Loved ones in limbo over missing family members CNN
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives – BBC
- After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives BBC
- No Russian ballistic missiles shot down by Ukraine in night of attacks that killed 17 CNN
- Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses The New York Times
- Russian Attack Kills 17 as Ukraine Runs Low on Interceptors WSJ
- Ukraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’ The Washington Post