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US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Monday, after meeting Ukraine's president, that he was confident an aid package stalled in the U.S.

US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues
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Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says

Destroying Hamas in Rafah would required a ground incursion by Israeli forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday following a call by the White House to rethink

Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says
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Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack

Russia on Monday cast doubt on assertions by the United States that the Islamic State militant group was responsible for a gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow which killed

Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack
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U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct

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U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct
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US says imposing new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown

The United States said on Friday it is taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials over the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-

US says imposing new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown
World

US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is preparing fresh sanctions on Iran in response to Iran's attack on Israel, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a copy of her remarks.

US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports
World

Pakistan blocked social media platform X over national security, ministry says

Pakistan's interior ministry said on Wednesday it ordered the temporary blockage of social media platform X in February on national security concerns, confirming a long-suspected

Pakistan blocked social media platform X over national security, ministry says
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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'
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Turkey's Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will speak at the Financial Action Task Force meeting in Singapore, Turkish state media said on Thursday, ahead of a decision by the

Turkey's Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says
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Sri Lanka debt deal key to restoring debt sustainability, IMF says

Sri Lanka's agreements with China and other creditor nations to restructure about $10 billion in bilateral debt brought it a step closer towards restoring debt

Sri Lanka debt deal key to restoring debt sustainability, IMF says
Political|World

India concerned about violence in Myanmar, urges early democratic transition

India's foreign minister said he voiced concern about the impact of continuing violence in Myanmar in a meeting on Wednesday with his counterpart from the Southeast Asian nation.

India concerned about violence in Myanmar, urges early democratic transition
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European banks leaving Russia would hurt Western and Russian companies, Kremlin says

European banks leaving Russia would damage both Western and Russian companies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, pointing to the many Western businesses that still

European banks leaving Russia would hurt Western and Russian companies, Kremlin says
Economy|Political|World

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer

The South African rand weakened in volatile trade on Tuesday as comments from the two biggest parties in the unity government suggested a cabinet announcement by President

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer
Health|Political|World

Philippines seeking U.S. clarification on anti-vax propaganda operation

The Philippines is still seeking clarification from the Pentagon about a secret U.S. propaganda operation that aimed to cast doubt among Filipinos about Chinese vaccines at the

Philippines seeking U.S. clarification on anti-vax propaganda operation
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China asks Visa, Mastercard to cut card fees, Bloomberg News reports

China is pushing for Visa and Mastercard to lower their bank card transaction fees in the country to encourage spending by foreign visitors, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a

China asks Visa, Mastercard to cut card fees, Bloomberg News reports
Political|World

Ukraine says Global South nation could host second peace summit

Ukraine believes a second summit to consider Kyiv's proposals for peace with Russia could be hosted by a country in the Global South, a senior official was quoted as saying by the Interfax

Ukraine says Global South nation could host second peace summit
Political|World

Mexico taps Switzerland to run diplomatic work in Ecuador after relations cut

Mexico's government said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Switzerland to protect its interests in Ecuador, over two months after the two Latin American nations

Mexico taps Switzerland to run diplomatic work in Ecuador after relations cut
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Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda

Chile's government said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's mining minister will travel to the Latin American country in July and plans to meet with his counterpart in Santiago.

Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda
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China's Li pays 'very positive' visit to Fonterra, New Zealand minister says

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra on Saturday, a stop Trade Minister Todd McClay called "very positive" after the Chinese leader had spoken of demand for

China's Li pays 'very positive' visit to Fonterra, New Zealand minister says
Economy|Environment|World

World Bank board agrees to host climate 'loss and damage' fund

The World Bank's board approved a plan on Tuesday for the bank to act as interim host of a fund that will provide financial support to developing countries impacted by climate

World Bank board agrees to host climate 'loss and damage' fund
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Mexico to review alleged labor rights violations at Volkswagen facilities

Mexico accepted a formal request from the United States to review alleged labor rights violations at Volkswagen Mexico facilities in the state of Puebla, the government said on

Mexico to review alleged labor rights violations at Volkswagen facilities
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In call with Putin, Brazil's Lula defends proposal for peace talks

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defended his proposal for peace talks involving both Russia and Ukraine in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin,

In call with Putin, Brazil's Lula defends proposal for peace talks
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KKR, GIP lead $25 billion regional infrastructure tie-up, US says

KKR, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity have formed a coalition to invest $25 billion in infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific

KKR, GIP lead $25 billion regional infrastructure tie-up, US says
Political|World

Russia's Putin held phone call with India's Modi, TASS reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call on Wednesday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the TASS state news agency reported.

Russia's Putin held phone call with India's Modi, TASS reports
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Haiti's new PM Conille says leaders are putting aside differences

Haiti's new interim Prime Minister Garry Conille said on Monday members of the new administration were setting aside their differences to work for the good of the country,

Haiti's new PM Conille says leaders are putting aside differences

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