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US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory

US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory **Title: Tensions Rise in Northeastern Syria as Syrian Army Gains Ground** The United States has called for de-escalation in northeastern Syria amid escalating tensions between the Syrian Army and the Kurdish-led Syrian... read more »

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated le...

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush **U.S. Military Eliminates Key Figure Linked to Fatal Attack on American Servicemembers in Syria** A precision airstrike conducted by the United States military in northwestern Syria on Friday resulted in the death of a... read more »

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Tr...

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland **Title: U.S. Congressional Delegation Assures Denmark: Greenland Acquisition Not a Priority** Copenhagen, Denmark – A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers has concluded a visit to Denmark, offering assurances that the acquisition of... read more »

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits ...

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power **Title: Diplomatic Pressure and Strategic Calculations Forestall Military Action Against Iran** Washington D.C. – A confluence of factors, including escalating cost projections and concerted diplomatic efforts from regional allies,... read more »

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20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

Male – More than 20 people were arrested Saturday in the Maldives for showing their ballot slips after casting their vote in the presidential run-off, a media report said. As many as 23 people... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Maldives election results Sunday

Male – Maldives Elections Commissioner Fuad Thoufeek has said the final results of the presidential run-off will be announced Sunday, a media... read more »

Colombo rejects Britain’s call for human rights p...

Colombo rejects Britain's call for human rights probe

Colombo – Sri Lanka says there’s no need for an international probe into its human rights record as proposed by British Prime Minister David... read more »

India gets second Boeing maritime patrol aircraft

India gets second Boeing maritime patrol aircraft

Washington – India has received its second P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing company, doubling the country’s long-range maritime... read more »

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achiev...

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achievers

DUBAI-  Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and in India, has announced launching an annual regular... read more »

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Peace on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza

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