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UN chief strongly condemns attack killing French peacekeeper in S. Lebanon

UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday strongly condemned the attack that killed one French peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim...

New Zealand’s capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods

SYDNEY - A clean-up began in 's capital Wellington after flash flooding, ​sparked by heavy rain, hit the nation's ‌North Island, authorities said on...

Brazil, Mexico and Spain urge action over humanitarian crisis in Cuba

MADRID - The governments of Brazil, Mexico and Spain on Saturday expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian crisis facing the and urged...

NEO confirms Tisza’s landslide victory in Hungarian elections

BUDAPEST - Final results released by Hungary's National Election Office (NEO) on Saturday confirmed the Tisza Party won a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary...

6 killed, 14 injured in Kyiv shooting

KYIV - Six people were killed and another 14 injured on Saturday after a man opened fire on the streets of the , according...

Iran’s IRGC says Strait of Hormuz blocked

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON - The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and...

Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations

BEIRUT - Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will...

Thailand urges public caution as melioidosis cases climb

BANGKOK – The Thai government is closely monitoring the melioidosis situation amid the ongoing concern over the rising trend of infections, as a total...

Mexico to push US to lift tariffs in trade talks

MEXICO CITY – Mexico will press the United States to remove existing tariffs during upcoming trade talks, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Friday.Speaking...

Iran partially reopens airspace, Trump says deal in ‘next day or two’

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/ISLAMABAD - Iran has partially reopened its airspace and some airports, local media reported on Saturday, citing its aviation authority. In an interview with Israel's...

Lebanese leader eyes permanent agreements after ceasefire phase

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM/UNITED NATIONS - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Lebanon has entered a new phase focused on negotiating permanent agreements to safeguard the...

Ukraine says ready for leaders’ meeting with Russia under mediation

KYIV/MOSCOW – Kyiv is prepared for a potential high-level meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with mediation by Türkiye...

Report: Trump says may sign Iran deal ‘in the next day or two’

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/ISLAMABAD - US President Donald Trump on Friday told Israel's Channel 12 News that he estimates a deal with Iran will be signed "in...

Venezuela resumes IMF ties after years of suspension

CARACAS -- Venezuela has resumed relations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after years of suspension, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday.Speaking on...

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