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Biden , Democrats and Republicans agree in principle on debt ceiling deal.
President Joe Biden and his Republican opponents have announced they have agreed in principle to raise the US debt ceiling and avert a default.
President Joe Biden described the agreement as a “compromise”, while House Speaker Kevin…
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Turkey’s presidential election determines Erdogan’s fate for another five years
Turks are voting in a momentous presidential run-off to decide whether or not Recep Tayyip Erdogan should remain in power after 20 years.
His challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, backed by a broad opposition alliance, called on voters to come…
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Massive Russian drone attack targets Kyiv
Russia has carried out a new massive drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. Kyiv’s mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said a man died when drone wreckage fell near a petrol station. A woman was injured.
Overall, Russia launched a record 54…
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India seek death penalty for imprisoned Kashmir rebel leader
India’s top anti-terrorism investigation agency Friday again sought the death sentence for a leading Kashmiri independence figure and former rebel leader after he was given life in prison, official sources said.
Muhammad Yasin Malik, 57,…
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Three Chinese ships, and Shandong aircraft carrier, passed through Taiwan Strait
Three Chinese ships, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the island’s Ministry of National Defense said.
China claims self-ruled democratic Taiwan as its territory, and has vowed to take…
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Ukraine , drones played major role in Russia’s attacks on cities
Tehran on Saturday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of anti-Iranian propaganda in his call for Iran to halt the supply of drones to Russia, saying his comments were designed to attract more arms and financial aid from the…
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Controversy surrounds inauguration of India’s new parliament
Opposition leaders have accused the government of constitutional impropriety by not inviting the President of India
The government and opposition have been trading barbs over the inauguration of India's new parliament building.
Prime…
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Prince Harry lost legal challenge to make private payments for police protection
Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge over his bid to be allowed to make private payments for police protection.
His lawyers wanted a judicial review of the rejection of his offer to pay for protection in the UK, after his security…
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Russian residents from Belgorod urged to delay return after fleeing due to conflict
Residents in Russia's Belgorod region who have fled their homes due to fighting there have been urged not to return yet.
Russian officials say an armed "sabotage" group crossed from Ukraine and attacked the Grayvoronsky district by the…
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India mandates pre-export testing of cough syrup samples by manufacturers
The Indian government has made it compulsory for cough syrup makers to get samples tested before exporting their products.
Starting 1 June, these companies will have to get a certificate of analysis from a government-approved laboratory.…
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