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WHO Chief Visits Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

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World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country battles a rare Ebola outbreak made more difficult by insecurity, displacement and public distrust. The outbreak is centred in eastern Congo, where conflict has complicated testing, contact tracing and treatment efforts. WHO Chief Visits Congo For Ebola
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India-US Trade Deal Nears Final Stage

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India and the United States are close to finalising a trade agreement, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor saying that only a small portion of work remains. His remarks signal renewed momentum in negotiations aimed at strengthening economic, trade and technology ties between the two countries. India-US Trade Deal Almost Complete Sergio Gor said […]
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Trump Slams Court Over Kennedy Center Ruling

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US President Donald Trump has criticised a federal court ruling that blocked moves linked to renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and halting major renovation plans. Trump said no US president had been treated as unfairly by the courts as he had been. Trump Criticises Kennedy Center Ruling Trump attacked US […]
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Trump Delays Final Decision On Iran Deal

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US President Donald Trump has delayed a final decision on a proposed agreement with Iran, even as Tehran rejected several claims made by Washington about the draft deal. The development highlights continuing differences between the two sides over nuclear issues, the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets. Trump Iran Deal Decision Delayed Trump said […]
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India, Canada To Avoid Sensitive Trade Issues

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India and Canada have agreed to avoid sensitive sectors in their ongoing trade pact negotiations and focus instead on areas where both sides can reach quicker agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India Canada CEPA Talks Continue The two countries are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the third round of talks […]
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Netanyahu Claims Strong India Support For Israel

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel faces attempts at delegitimisation in many parts of the world but continues to receive strong public support from India. Netanyahu Praises India-Israel Ties Speaking at a conference in the West Bank, Netanyahu described India as a “huge power” and said Israel has a unique relationship with the […]
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US-Iran Deal Has Makings, Says Bessent

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington and Tehran may have the “makings of a deal” to wind down the conflict, though he made it clear that any agreement would depend on President Donald Trump’s final approval. Bessent Says US-Iran Talks Show Progress Bessent said the Trump administration had achieved what previous administrations could […]
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Netanyahu Orders Army To Control 70% Of Gaza

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has directed the military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip to 70%, marking a major escalation in the territory despite an existing ceasefire framework. Netanyahu Gaza Control Directive Speaking at a conference in an occupied West Bank settlement on Thursday, Netanyahu said Israel currently controls […]
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Europe Heatwave Shows Climate Crisis Risk

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A record-breaking early heatwave across western Europe has triggered fresh warnings from the United Nations, with UN climate chief Simon Stiell calling the extreme heat a “brutal reminder” of the growing impact of the climate crisis. Europe Heatwave Breaks May Records Several parts of Europe have recorded unusually high temperatures for May, with the UK […]
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Iran Condemns US Strikes On Bandar Abbas

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Iran has condemned fresh US strikes near Bandar Abbas and criticised President Donald Trump’s warning against Oman, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to rise amid the ongoing conflict. Iran Condemns Bandar Abbas Strikes Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest US action near Bandar Abbas was an act of aggression and a violation […]