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WHO flags health risks from ‘black rain’ after Iran refinery strikes

Geneva, The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that “black rain” reported in parts of Iran following strikes on oil

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Paraguay approves pact enabling expanded U.S. troop presence

Asuncion — Lawmakers in Paraguay’s lower house on Tuesday approved a defense agreement allowing the temporary presence of U.S. military

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Macron convenes G7 leaders’ call as Iran war jolts oil markets

Paris— Emmanuel Macron will host a call with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Wednesday to discuss the

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Indonesia lawmakers vet regulator candidates after market rout shakes investor confidence

Jakarta— Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday began assessing candidates for senior leadership positions at the country’s financial regulator following a sharp

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Middle East crisis exposes Japan’s energy vulnerability, renewables advocate warns

Tokyo, Japan must reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels to shield its economy from geopolitical shocks, the chair of

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China bets on sweeping AI rollout to revive growth and generate jobs

Beijing,— China is accelerating a nationwide push to adopt artificial intelligence across industries in an effort to create jobs and

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers steps down amid scrutiny over cancellations and regional disruptions

NEW DELHI — Pieter Elbers has resigned as chief executive of IndiGo, India’s largest airline, months after mass flight cancellations

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Syria, Lebanon leaders confer on border security after Hezbollah shelling near Damascus

LONDON— Syrian President Ahmad Al‑Sharaa and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed border security on Tuesday after Syria accused the Iran-backed

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Qatar Airways to resume limited flights from Doha after civil aviation approval

DOHA— Qatar Airways said it will operate 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday after receiving temporary authorization from

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Iran launches missiles toward Israel as air defenses activated amid expanding regional strikes

JERUSALEM, — Israel’s military said on Wednesday it detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory and activated its air

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