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Iran war live: Israel and Lebanon truce agreed if Hezbollah stops attacks

Iran war live: Israel and Lebanon truce agreed if Hezbollah stops attacks **Tensions Ease as Israel and Lebanon Pursue Security Accord** **Beirut/Jerusalem –** In a significant development aimed at de-escalating regional hostilities, Israel and Lebanon have reportedly reached an understanding to... read more »

Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting i...

Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting in letter to Putin and hints at coup...

Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting in letter to Putin and hints at coup in Russia **Ukraine’s President Proposes Direct Dialogue with Russia Amidst Escalating Conflict** Kyiv, Ukraine – In a significant diplomatic overture, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly... read more »

Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepoli...

Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis, dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis, dies at 56 ## Renowned Artist and Author Marjane Satrapi Passes Away at 56 **A luminary in the worlds of art and literature, Marjane Satrapi, the celebrated Iranian-French artist, author, and filmmaker, has died at the age of 56. Satrapi, best known for... read more »

Saudi energy minister calls for stable e...

Saudi energy minister calls for stable energy sector during Russia visit

Saudi energy minister calls for stable energy sector during Russia visit **Global Energy Stability a Priority, Saudi Minister Asserts at St. Petersburg Forum** St. Petersburg, Russia – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, underscored the critical importance of a... read more »

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Pakistani Air Strikes Kill 27 Militants

Pakistani military officials said the air force has bombarded the suspected hideouts of Taliban militants in tribal areas near the Afghan border, killing at least 27 militants. Officials said on... read more »

Chinese Man litigate His Polluted Hometown for Cos...

A man in northern China filed a lawsuit against his smog-enshrouded city’s environmental protection bureau, saying it owed him for the money he... read more »

Bomb blasts as rioters fight police

MANAMA: Two home-made bombs exploded last night as security forces confronted saboteurs who were blocking roads and pelting policemen with Molotov cocktails in... read more »

Over 50 killed on bloody day in Afghanistan and Pakista...

It was a bloody day in Af-Pak region with Taliban insurgents killing soldiers in Afghanistan, Pakistani army pounding militants as important talks were being... read more »

Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

TWO more swine flu cases have been recorded in Bahrain this week, bringing the total to six. The GDN yesterday obtained the Health Ministry’s Weekly... read more »

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Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port

Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port **Deadly Gaza Strike Claims Lives, Wounds Dozens** **GAZA CITY** – A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike on a bustling cafe in Gaza... read more »

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Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff **Colombia Poised for Presidential Runoff as Close First Round Concludes** BOGOTÁ, Colombia – Colombia’s... read more »

Twisha Sharma death case: Daughters killed for dowry

Twisha Sharma death case: Daughters killed for dowry **Dowry Allegations Cast Shadow Over Young Mother’s Death, Sparking Scrutiny of Law Enforcement and Societal Pressures** A tragic... read more »

Sri Lankan Tamil girl killed after gang rams SUV into two-wheeler on Chennais Koyambedufly...

Sri Lankan Tamil girl killed after gang rams SUV into two-wheeler on Chennais Koyambeduflyover **Tragic Loss on Chennai Flyover: Young Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle After Altercation** A... read more »

Corruption crackdown: Rajasthan government dismisses 20 officials...

Corruption crackdown: Rajasthan government dismisses 20 officials, suspends 332 **Rajasthan Government Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive with Significant Official Dismissals and... read more »