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Politics
Trump Threatens ‘Dropping Bombs’ if Iran Doesn’t ‘Behave’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes.
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Politics
US Not ‘Pulling Away’ From Allies by Cutting NATO Commitments: Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the United States was not stepping back from Europe by announcing cuts to the forces it makes available to the alliance.
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Asia Pacific
China Vows ‘Countermeasures’ After Taiwan Launches Intelligence Website
China vowed on Wednesday to take "resolute countermeasures" in response to Taiwan launching a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, state media reported.
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Americas
One Killed in US Boat Strike in Eastern Pacific Ocean
US military officials said a man died in a lethal kinetic strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday as Washington continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers.
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Politics
Italy to Deploy Air Defense System in Central Turkey
Italy will deploy an air defense system in central Turkey as part of NATO's defense plan, the Turkish defense ministry said on Tuesday.
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Politics
UK Ups Russia Sanctions to Bring ‘War Machine to Halt’: Starmer
The UK is imposing a raft of new sanctions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, in a bid to pressure Moscow into halting the war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced.
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Politics
Japan Undecided on Sending Military to Hormuz
Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal.
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War
Deadly Russian Strikes Kill 11, Set Landmark Kyiv Monastery Ablaze
An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in the capital Kyiv.
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Politics
Hamas Hails US-Iran Deal to End Middle East War
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Monday hailed a deal between the United States and Iran, expressing hope it would help put an end to violence in the Gaza Strip.
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Politics
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be ‘Completely Open’ Friday
The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East war that limited shipping in the critical bottleneck, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
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