Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group says it shot down an Israeli drone near the southern border
Beirut (AP) — Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said its fighters shot down an Israeli drone Monday that was flying near
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Month: June 2023
EU adds 7 individuals to Iran sanctions list
Brussels (Reuters) – The European Council on Monday said it would add seven individuals in Iran to the EU’s sanctions
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U.S. to test its Palestinian dual-nationals’ Israeli access in July
Jerusalem (Reuters) – The United States will test Palestinian-Americans’ freedom of travel in Israel next month as part of preparations
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Pakistan army fires 3 officers for failing to stop Khan supporters from attacking installations
Islamabad (AP) — Pakistan’s military said Monday that it has fired three senior army officers over their failure to prevent
Read MoreUS aircraft carrier makes Da Nang port call as America looks to strengthen ties with Vietnam
Bangkok (AP) — A U.S. aircraft carrier and two guided missile cruisers were visiting Vietnam on Monday, a rare port
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Indian minister scoffs at Obama comment on protecting Muslims
New Delhi (Reuters) – India’s finance minister has derided comments by former U.S. President Barack Obama that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government
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Lightning strikes kill 10 as pre-monsoon rains lash Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province
Islamabad (AP) — Lightning strikes across Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province killed at least 10 people, officials said Monday as heavy
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Myanmar burns $446 million worth of seized drugs as illicit trade booms in Southeast Asia
Bangkok (AP) — The authorities in Myanmar destroyed more than $446 million worth of illegal drugs seized from around the
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Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures
Associated Press The year before, some 2.5 million Muslims had taken part. Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the
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Oil climbs on concerns Russia political issues may impact supply
Singapore (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday after a revolt by Russian mercenaries over the weekend raised concerns about
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