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Saudi Arabia Pushes UN Action as Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Trade

New York — Abdulaziz Alwasil called on the United Nations on Thursday to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait

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EU Pressed to Act Over Israel’s E1 Settlement Expansion Plan

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Ukraine Accuses Russia of ‘Cynicism’ as Strikes Continue Ahead of Truce Plans

Kyiv— Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of “utter cynicism” for continuing deadly strikes while proposing a temporary ceasefire linked

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Rubio to Hold ‘Frank’ Vatican Talks as Trump Criticizes Pope Leo

Vatican City — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to hold a “frank” meeting with Pope Leo during

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Sweden detains Chinese captain over suspected sanctions-breaching vessel

Stockholm — Swedish authorities have arrested a Chinese national serving as captain of a vessel suspected of being part of

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Europe Reassesses Security as Trump Signals Deeper Troop Cuts in Germany

Yerevan— European leaders said on Monday that Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany has reinforced

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US Transfers Crew of Seized Iranian Ship to Pakistan in Confidence-Building Move

Islamabad — The United States has handed over 22 crew members from a seized Iranian vessel to Pakistan as a