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US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base
The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began. The fighting,...
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Kuwaiti air defences intercept drone, missile attacks
The Kuwaiti Army's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones and missiles on Thursday morning. In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Army's General Staff said...
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Israel strikes Tyre after declaring 'combat zones' in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hizbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents....
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UAE strongly condemns terrorist drone, missile attacks by Iran on State of Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign...
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Ras Al Khaimah’s gardens attract thousands of visitors
Ras Al Khaimah’s parks witnessed a remarkable turnout from residents, visitors and beachgoers on the first day of Eid Al Adha, as these facilities turned into main destinations for...
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Man held for stabbing 3 at Swiss train station, authorities call it an 'act of terror'
A man stabbed and wounded three people in what authorities described as an 'act of terror” at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur on Thursday before...
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Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years: Report
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the UN...
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More Americans going hungry than in pandemic: Survey
More Americans are suffering from hunger this year than during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday. A survey asked around...
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Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display on Thursday as the Humanoids Summit Tokyo opened....
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Pilgrims 'stone the devil' in final ritual at Hajj gripped by intense heat
Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a Hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat. From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley...
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Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed 'Donald Trump' for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, a...
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Oil rises, Asia stocks slide after new US strikes on Iran
Oil prices bounced higher on Thursday while Asian stocks fell, as new US strikes on Iran marked the latest test of a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war....
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From barefoot kid to millionaire star, Caicedo keeps chasing trophies
Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class neighbourhood in Ecuador. This summer he is heading to his...
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Playful fashion details light up the 79th Cannes Film Festival red carpet
Playful and extravagant fashion details shined at the Cannes Film Festival, where stars gathered for premieres and parties. From a lipstick-shaped purse to a stiletto-heel hairpiece, the red carpet...
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Cynthia Erivo tells about her friendship with Ariana Grande
Hollywood actress Cynthia Erivo, who became the focal point of memes during the ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour, has now spoken up about the same. The actress became the...
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