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Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins
Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.
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IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
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Gabon opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze placed in pre-trial detention
Gabon’s main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was placed in pre-trial detention Thursday night following his arrest over allegations of fraud and breach of trust…
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Macron urges permanent reopening of Hormuz Strait, warns against ‘toll system’
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to…
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Trump hails Iran's reopening of Hormuz Strait during ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on social media Friday. US President Donald Trump…
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Ten-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire begins after weeks of conflict
A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday as US President Donald Trump pushes for broader regional diplomacy, including a possible first-ever leaders’ meeting. The truce comes…
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France to reimburse young women for reusable menstrual products
France announced Tuesday that it will expand access to sustainable menstrual products by reimbursing reusable cups and underwear for eligible young women and low-income groups. The move, aimed at tackling…
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US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC
The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.
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Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
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Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push
The Trump administration is pushing countries worldwide to back a "trade over aid" declaration at the UN, part of a broader effort to overhaul how Washington spends billions of dollars in foreign assistance.…
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US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’
Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people 'across our hemisphere' who allegedly undermined US.
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Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn
Victoria Beckham said Thursday she and her husband David have always sought to "protect" their children, months after eldest son Brooklyn attacked his famous parents in an explosive social media rant.…
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