Japan political party to install AI leader
The Path to Rebirth party, which was launched in January by Shinji Ishimaru, a former mayor of a small city...
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Turkey court tries case that could oust opposition leadership
Tens of thousands of people protested in Ankara ahead of a key court hearing Monday targeting Turkey's main CHP opposition...
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Protests in Israel carry on for 18th week against judicial reforms
Thousands of Israelis protested for an 18th straight week against the hard-right government's controversial judicial reforms, despite Prime Minister Benjamin...
- In a statement, protest organizers said the Benjamin Netanyahu government was waiting to turn Israel into a "messianic and dangerous dictatorship".
- Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv's Habima Square as they prepared to march across the city to Kaplan Street waving Israeli flags.
British coronation: World leaders congratulate Charles III, Camilla
Leaders in the United States and Europe sent congratulations to Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation...
- US President Joe Biden congratulates King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation and praised the enduring friendship between the US and the UK
- China calls for cooperation and peace with the UK, urging a mutually beneficial ties, while EU hails coronation as testament to enduring strength of British monarchy
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Iran puts to death Swedish-Irani man over ‘terrorism’ charge
TEHRAN, IRAN- Iran executed Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for "terrorism" on Saturday, according to the judiciary. "The death sentence for...
- Habib Chaab had been held in Iran since October 2020 after he vanished during a visit to Turkey and was put on trial in Tehran.
- Iran said haab led Harakat al-Nidal, or the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz, which Iran considers a "terrorist group".
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in West Bank
Israeli troops killed two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the army claimed to...
- The Israeli army said the two men were "involved in the shooting attack in Avnei Heftz on May 2, 2023 during which an Israeli civilian was injured".
- "The two gunmen were shot and killed after attempting to flee the scene," an army statement said, adding two others were arrested in the operation.
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KSA, US confirm direct talks between Sudan factions
However, fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, where the conflict has already claimed around 700 lives and displaced nearly 450,000...
- However, fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, where the conflict has already claimed around 700 lives and displaced nearly 450,000 civilians, reports suggest.
- UNICEF warns that the violence has become fatal for a large number of children as aid workers struggle to access areas hit by violence, while both sides seek a military victory
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Iran blames US and Israel for targeting its nuclear facilities
Tehran, Iran--Iran's head of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) considers the United States to be responsible for all of Israel's...
- Shamkhani was reacting to US NSA Jake Sullivan's comment that Washington would recognize Israel's "freedom of action" in stopping Iran from making a nuclear weapon
- Iran's security chief said that the US will be responsible for all "terrorist acts of Zionists against Iran's facilities and people, and should definitely accept its consequences"
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UAE and WHO dispatch 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Sudan
Dubai, UAE--The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have dispatched 30 tonnes of urgent medical supplies...
- The aid shipment estimated to be around US$444,000 is the first that WHO has dispatched by air to Sudan since the civil war erupted
- The UAE's aid delivery is focused on providing for the most vulnerable groups affected by the situation in Sudan, especially the sick, children, the elderly, and women
UAE marks 47 years of unification of Armed Forces
The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address...
- The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address current regional and global challenges.
- The UAE Armed Forces have become one of the strongest in the region and the world, making a valuable contribution to international alliances, highlight UAE leaders
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Iran, Syria pledge to strengthen ties, develop economic relations
During late-night talks Thursday, Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad discussed "ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations" and...
- Tehran has been a key ally to Damascus throughout Syria's long-running war, offering vital economic and military assistance.
- Raisi concluded his two-day trip early Friday and had described the visit as a "turning point" in the neighbors' bilateral relations.
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UAE President, Qatar Emir talk on phone, review bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin...
- The two leaders reviewed current areas of UAE-Qatar cooperation and explored opportunities for further collaboration
- In recent past, the UAE and Qatar have been moving towards restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies
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Hezbollah drone strike kills four, wounds dozens at Israeli base, US sending more air-defences
Hezbollah announced late Sunday that it launched a "squadron of attack drones" at the Binyamina camp, 30 kilometers south of...
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UN raises alarm over catastrophe amid ongoing Israeli strikes on Gaza, Lebanon
With Israel ramping up strikes on Lebanon and Gaza, the UN warns of a potentially catastrophic regional conflict, highlighting the...
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Blinken says US wants Lebanon solution, not ‘broader conflict’
"So Israel has a clear and very legitimate interest in doing that. The people of Lebanon want the same thing....
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Erdogan says Gaza ‘shame of humanity’, calls for permanent ceasefire
Tirana, Albania - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his attacks on Israel as he arrived in Tirana Thursday, the first...
- Repeating his claim that Israel's actions in Gaza constituted "genocide", he branded it the "shame of humanity", at a joint press conference with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama
- According to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, 42,065 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war, with the UN saying the figures are reliable
Details: Fresh Israeli attacks kill more Lebanese as Europe flays Netanyahu over strike against UN
Israel attacks Lebanon killing dozens and injuring more than 100 people, while Joe Biden calls Netanyahu a "liar" and Amnesty...
- “That son of a b*tch, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad f**king guy!”: said US President Biden in private, according to a new book
- Amnesty International accuses Israel of "misleading" and inadequate calls for Lebanese residents to evacuate parts of the country
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US warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon
Netanyahu said in a video address addressed to the people of Lebanon on Tuesday: "You have an opportunity to save...
- In a phone call on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden told Netanyahu to " harm" to civilians in Lebanon, particularly in "densely populated areas of Beirut", the White House
- But Israeli armed forces chief Herzi Halevi vowed it would keep up the intensive bombing of Hezbollah targets that has already killed more than 1,200 people since September 23