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Middle East
Lebanon, Israel to Hold New Talks in US as Ceasefire Nears End
Lebanon and Israel are to hold peace talks in Washington, as their ceasefire, still be in place despite Israeli strikes, nears its end.
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Middle East
Israeli Strikes on Highway South of Beirut Kill Eight People: Ministry
Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said.
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Europe
Russia Renews Hardline Demands for Ending Ukraine War
Russia renewed hardline demands on ending the Ukraine war, rejecting a ceasefire unless Ukraine withdraws from the Donbas region.
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Middle East
Iran’s Guards Hold Military Drills in Capital as Ceasefire Teeters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in the capital, Tehran, to prepare for any confrontation, state media reported.
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Sea
Australia Says Will Join France, UK Mission in Hormuz
Australia will join a "strictly defensive" mission led by France and Britain to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Africa
Drone Attack Kills Six in Sudan’s Darfur
A drone attack killed six people in the paramilitary-controlled city of Al-Daein in Sudan's Darfur region, medical source and residents said.
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Americas
Pentagon Says US Cost of Iran War Nearing $29 Billion
The Pentagon said the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to $29 billion, as President Trump faced mounting scrutiny over the conflict.
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Middle East
Hezbollah Chief Says Group’s Weapons Not Part of Talks With Israel
Hezbollah chief said that his Iran-backed group's weapons were not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.
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Middle East
Israel Sent Iron Dome Batteries, Personnel to UAE: US Ambassador to Israel
Israel sent Iron Dome air defense batteries and personnel to operate them in the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran.
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Africa
M23 Says Has Left Parts of Eastern DR Congo, Army Confirms
Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 group have withdrawn from several areas of the violence-plagued eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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