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WSJ Reveals Alleged Israeli Covert Base in Iraq During Iran War

Jerusalem-WSJ Reveals Alleged Israeli Covert Base in Iraq During Iran WarIsrael established a covert military outpost in Iraq’s western desert

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Putin Casts Ukraine War as Clash With NATO During Victory Day Address

Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russian forces fighting in Ukraine were confronting an “aggressive force”

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Venice Biennale Opens Amid Boycotts, Protests and Jury Walkout

Venice — The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale opened on Saturday under mounting political controversy after the event’s jury

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US Blacklists China-Linked Network Over Iran Drone Supply Chain

Washington— The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including entities based in China and Hong

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Taiwan Courts Paraguay as Beijing Intensifies Diplomatic Squeeze

Taipei — Santiago Pena arrived in Taiwan on Friday for a four-day state visit aimed at reinforcing ties between Taipei

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Pakistan Urged US Restraint as Iran Talks Continued, Trump Says

Washington— Donald Trump said on Thursday that Pakistan had asked Washington not to escalate militarily against Iran while negotiations to

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Rubio Heads to Rome Talks as Iran War Strains US-Italy Alliance

Rome— Marco Rubio was due to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday as Washington and Rome sought to

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Saudi Arabia Pushes UN Action as Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Trade

New York — Abdulaziz Alwasil called on the United Nations on Thursday to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait

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US Restrictions on Cuban Medical Missions Strain Healthcare Systems Across Latin America

“The US is not proposing anything in return… there is no plan B.” A recent escalation in US policy toward

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Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Amid Push for Hormuz Deal

Washington — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a US-led operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, known

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