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Europe
Kremlin Says Agreed to Halt Strikes on Kyiv Until Sunday
The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv for a week — ending Sunday — following a request by his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Africa
US Expands Military Base in Kenya to Boost Regional Security
The UShas launched a $70-million runway expansion project at a military base in Kenya near the border with Somalia.
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Middle East
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ No Need for Military Action Against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
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Asia Pacific
Britain’s Starmer Hails ‘Good Progress’ After Meeting China’s XI
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.
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Middle East
EU Designates Iran Guards as ‘Terrorist Organization’
The EU agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organization" over a deadly crackdown on mass protests.
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Europe
Denmark Hails ‘Very Constructive’ Meeting With US Over Greenland
Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.
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Middle East
Turkey to Offer Mediation on US-Iran Tensions, Weighs Border Measures
Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said.
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Asia Pacific
China Warns US Attempts to Contain It ‘Doomed to Fail’
Beijing said attempts to contain it are "doomed to fail," days after the US announced it would prioritize curbing China this year while maintaining respectful ties.
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Americas
Venezuela Military, Police Pledge Loyalty to Interim President
Venezuela's military and police pledged loyalty to interim president Delcy Rodriguez, whom the US kept in power after ousting Nicolas Maduro.
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Middle East
Iran Vows to Resist Any US Attack, Insists Ready for Nuclear Deal
Iran's foreign minister warned its forces would respond immediately and forcefully to any US military operation after President Trump declared time was running out to avoid one.
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