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Israel defense minister unveils strategic shift in Gaza war plans
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday outlined Israel’s plans for the next stage of its war in Gaza, with a new more targeted…
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UN Security Council condemns twin blasts in Iran: Statement
The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned as “reprehensible” the twin bombings in Iran claimed by ISIS, which killed at…
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Japan quake death toll rises to 73 as rescue efforts intensify amid harsh conditions
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Japan that struck the country’s west coast on New Year’s Day rose to 73 on Thursday,…
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EU’s Borrell extends condolences to Iran amid ‘terrorist attack’
The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell offered his condolences to Iran after what he described as a “terrorist attack” that killed 95…
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Red Sea attacks spark surge in ocean freight rates
Ocean freight rates are surging after a missile attack and attempted hijacking of a Maersk ship this weekend prompted carriers to suspend…
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Blinken to travel to Israel, Middle East capitals for diplomatic talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will depart on Thursday for the Middle East, including a stop in Israel, as the…
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Bosnia’s Serb entity moves to establish independent elections
Bosnia’s Serb entity is on course to organize its own elections under its own rules, the region’s controversial leader Milorad…
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Several US state capitol buildings evacuated due to bomb threats
Several state capitol buildings across the United States were evacuated Wednesday over multiple bomb threats, according to officials, one of whom said…
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Analysis: Is the Israeli army as militarily successful as it claims?
Coordinated, focused, deadly and brutal, the Hamas attacks of October 7 were a shock to Israeli society. The country’s defence,…
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US led coalition warns Houthis of ‘consequences’ after Red Sea attacks
A group of countries led by the United States have warned Yemen’s Houthi rebels of “consequences” unless they stop their…
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