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US Officials: Israeli missile strikes Iran; blasts heard

The incident unfolds against a backdrop of heightened alertness in Iran following a prior statement from Israel, vowing retaliation for an alleged Iranian attack the previous Saturday. In what marks a significant

April 19, 2024

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Dubai Airport struggles as heavy rains flood runways

Despite efforts by the airport's main operators, Emirates and Flydubai, to resume check-ins, Terminal 3 saw a surge in passenger volumes as airlines worked to manage the backlog of canceled and delayed

April 18, 2024

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Biden: US aided Israel in downing most Iran drones

In response to Iran's aggressive actions, Biden announced plans to convene the leaders of the G7 nations on Sunday to formulate a cohesive diplomatic strategy in response to what he described as

April 14, 2024

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Earthquake hits New Jersey, New York City area, felt across northeast

During the quake, a UN Security Council meeting on Gaza, convened at its New York headquarters, was briefly interrupted. "Is that an earthquake?" Save the Children representative Janti Soeripto exclaimed during her

April 5, 2024

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US state bans social media for kids under 14

Under this new legislation, children under the age of 14 are prohibited from creating or maintaining social media accounts within the state. Additionally, individuals aged 14 or 15 will require parental consent

March 26, 2024

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Trump media, owner of Truth Social, to begin trading Tuesday after merger closure

Trading under the ticker symbol "DJT" on the Nasdaq Stock Market is slated to commence on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for both companies involved.

March 25, 2024

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Moscow attack: 40 dead, 100+ injured – Russia

The assailants, clad in camouflage attire, infiltrated the premises, initiating gunfire and hurling either a grenade or an incendiary device, as reported by a journalist from the RIA Novosti news agency present

March 22, 2024

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A woman clenches her fist and others hold flags of the "Fondation des Femmes" women's rights group as they gather at the Place du Trocadero in Paris, on March 4, 2024, during the broadcasting of the convocation of both houses of parliament to anchor the right of abortion in the country's constitution. If congress approves the move, France will become the only country in the world to clearly protect the right to terminate a pregnancy in its basic law. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

France makes global history by constitutionalizing women’s abortion rights

The decision, driven by concerns over global abortion rights rollback, particularly in the wake of changes in the U.S., aims to safeguard women's access to abortion. French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing "French

March 6, 2024

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US money market funds see surge before inflation data

The surge in investment activity came amidst prevailing uncertainties regarding potential interest rate cuts and in anticipation of a crucial reading on inflation.

March 2, 2024

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Air Force person sets self on fire at Israeli embassy in Washington DC

The Washington police department, in collaboration with the Secret Service and other relevant authorities, is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The individual, heard shouting "Free Palestine" in a circulating

February 26, 2024

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