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China Warns Middle East at ‘Critical Juncture’ After Trump Extends Ceasefire

Beijing — China warned that the Middle East is at a “critical juncture” between war and peace after U.S. President

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Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Kills One Despite Ceasefire Tensions

Beirut— An Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese

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Second Ship Targeted in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Maritime Tensions Intensify

Dubai — A second commercial vessel came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the British military said,

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Pakistan Backs Ceasefire Extension in US-Iran Conflict, Urges Progress in Islamabad Talks

Islamabad— Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire in the conflict involving

German Police Raid Suspected Syrian Trafficking Network in Major Anti-Fraud Operation

Berlin— German police launched large-scale raids targeting a suspected human trafficking ring accused of misusing Syrian refugees’ residency documents to

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Russia Claims 1,700 sq km Gains in Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies in Donbas

Moscow — Russia has captured 1,700 square kilometres of territory in Ukraine so far this year and is advancing toward

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U.S. Signals Optimism on Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Islamabad— The United States said it was optimistic that peace talks with Iran would proceed in Pakistan this week, while

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China Warns Middle East at ‘Critical Juncture’ After Trump Extends Ceasefire

Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Kills One Despite Ceasefire Tensions

Second Ship Targeted in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Maritime Tensions Intensify

Pakistan Backs Ceasefire Extension in US-Iran Conflict, Urges Progress in Islamabad Talks

German Police Raid Suspected Syrian Trafficking Network in Major Anti-Fraud Operation

Russia Claims 1,700 sq km Gains in Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies in Donbas

U.S. Signals Optimism on Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

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