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Today: September 22, 2024

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Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan's role in the region amid growing China influence

Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas have agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China’s influence

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan's role in the region amid growing China influence
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Argentina's Milei vows justice in 1994 bombing of Jewish community center

Argentina's Jewish community on Thursday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the bombing of a community center that killed 85 people, with

Argentina's Milei vows justice in 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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NATO command to support Ukraine will be operational in Sept - Stoltenberg

A NATO command to coordinate support for Ukraine will be operational in Germany from September, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.

NATO command to support Ukraine will be operational in Sept - Stoltenberg
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Suez Canal revenue drops as some shippers shun Red Sea

The Suez Canal's annual revenue dropped by almost a quarter in its latest financial year as some shippers switched to alternative routes to avoid attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis in the Red

Suez Canal revenue drops as some shippers shun Red Sea
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European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of US

Leaders from across Europe are gathering at an English country mansion for a summit of the European Political Community

European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of US
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Remains of ancient Papal palace believed to have been found in Rome

The remains of what appears to be a medieval palace where popes lived before they made the Vatican their home have been excavated in Rome prior to renovations for the 2025 Catholic

Remains of ancient Papal palace believed to have been found in Rome
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Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has demanded the self-governed island of Taiwan pay for U.S. protection

Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island
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Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea

Vietnam has filed a claim with the United Nations for an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a month after regional neighbour the Philippines made a similar move,

Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
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9 rescued, search still on for other crew members after oil tanker capsizes in Arabian Sea off Oman

Nine crew members were rescued and another died as teams searched for others after an oil tanker capsized this week off the coast of Oman, according to the country's state news agency

9 rescued, search still on for other crew members after oil tanker capsizes in Arabian Sea off Oman
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US military ends Gaza floating pier mission to bring aid to Palestinians by sea

The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that its mission to install and operate a temporary, floating pier off the coast of Gaza was complete,

US military ends Gaza floating pier mission to bring aid to Palestinians by sea
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Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts

In a relative rarity for presidential elections, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have long records on foreign policy and clearly stated positions on many of the world’s hot spots

Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts
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US military ends troubled temporary pier mission off Gaza coast

US military ends troubled temporary pier mission off Gaza coast

US military ends troubled temporary pier mission off Gaza coast
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Paraguay carries out largest cocaine bust in its history as 4 tons are found in sugar shipment headed to Europe

Paraguay carries out largest cocaine bust in its history as 4 tons are found in sugar shipment headed to Europe

Paraguay carries out largest cocaine bust in its history as 4 tons are found in sugar shipment headed to Europe
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Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza cease-fire talks

An Israeli delegation has arrived in Egypt to continue cease-fire talks as Israel and Hamas consider the latest proposal

Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza cease-fire talks
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US military pier for carrying aid to Gaza will be dismantled after weather and security problems

The U.S. military-built pier to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission fraught with weather and security problems

US military pier for carrying aid to Gaza will be dismantled after weather and security problems
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Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California

The remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 have been brought home to California

Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
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Italian authorities seek truck driver who was filmed striking migrants near French border

Italian border police are looking for a truck driver who is shown on a widely circulated video striking female migrants after he found them in the back of his truck near the French border

Italian authorities seek truck driver who was filmed striking migrants near French border
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Olympics-Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see  big police presence but no changes after Trump attack, official says

Some 45,000 police will secure the Paris Olympics' July 26 opening ceremony, with over 100 heads of state and government set to attend, a senior official said on

Olympics-Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see  big police presence but no changes after Trump attack, official says
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NATO appoints new top official for Ukraine

NATO said on Wednesday it had appointed a senior official to lead the alliance's work in Ukraine as part of a broader effort to intensify support for Kyiv as it fights Russia's

NATO appoints new top official for Ukraine
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Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents

Interpol has announced the outcome of a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups across five continents in 21 countries

Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents
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Russia, Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners in third swap in weeks

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Wednesday, 190 in all, in their third such swap over the past seven weeks, following negotiations mediated by the

Russia, Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners in third swap in weeks
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Why Africa is doubling down on its space ambitions

Why Africa is doubling down on its space ambitions

Why Africa is doubling down on its space ambitions
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Amid shelling and blackouts, this is how Ukrainian athletes have been preparing for the Olympics

Amid shelling and blackouts, this is how Ukrainian athletes have been preparing for the Olympics

Amid shelling and blackouts, this is how Ukrainian athletes have been preparing for the Olympics
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Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea
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A spate of stabbings has sparked online debate about China’s economic woes

A spate of stabbings has sparked online debate about China’s economic woes

A spate of stabbings has sparked online debate about China’s economic woes

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