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Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead.

Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead.   Starovoit was appointed minister of transport in May 2024. Before becoming transport minister Starovoit had served as governor of the Kursk region for almost nine years, until May 2024. The region was partly seized by Ukrainian troops in August 2024 in a surprise offensive. Moscow only managed […]

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United States to hold nuclear talks with Iran in Oslo next week

United States to hold nuclear talks with Iran in Oslo next week: Report   (Reuters) -The U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza and discussions on ending the conflict, an official familiar with the negotiations said on Wednesday. The

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Turkey evacuates over 50,000 people from regions affected by wildfires

Turkey evacuates over 50,000 people from regions affected by wildfires.   Turkey has evacuated more than 50,000 people from regions affected by forest fires across the country, with the western province of Izmir accounting for the majority of evacuations, the country’s disaster agency said on Monday. Fires have swept through parts of Izmir, Bilecik, Hatay,

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Leo XIV slams ‘diabolic’ violence in the East, and the return of ‘might makes right’

Leo XIV slams ‘diabolic’ violence in the East, and the return of ‘might makes right’ During an audience with representatives from the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches, the pontiff launched a harsh warning to the leaders of the world over the unresolved wars from Ukraine to the Middle East. The pope also

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China slams CIA for ‘violating most basic tenets of spycraft’

China slams CIA for ‘violating most basic tenets of spycraft’   Chinese Ministry of State Security accuses US Central Intelligence Agency of attempting to contain China by repeatedly engaging in intelligence theft, infiltration, sabotage against Beijing.   China on Wednesday criticized the “once renowned” US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for “violating the most basic tenets

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Saudi Arabia drops France’s EDF from desert megacity project

Saudi Arabia drops France’s EDF from desert megacity project. French energy giant EDF has been dropped from Saudi Arabia’s troubled Neom megaproject as the kingdom scales back its futuristic desert city amid safety concerns, technical challenges and ballooning costs. The Line – a 500m high, 200m wide, 170km long city is housed in a mirror

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Thailand reverses course on cannabis legalisation, will require prescriptions

Thailand reverses course on cannabis legalisation, will require prescriptions.   Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country’s narcotics list in 2022. The push to impose new controls on recreational use of cannabis

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China’s Navy spies on US Iran strike from Persian Gulf waters

China’s Navy spies on US Iran strike from Persian Gulf waters Summary – China deploys Type 815A spy ships in Persian Gulf to monitor U.S. tactics. – Operation Midnight Hammer reveals U.S. stealth and electronic warfare prowess. – China seeks insights into B-2 Spirit and GBU-57 bomb performance. – U.S. counters Chinese intelligence with decoys

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Trump Declares ‘Complete, Total’ Cease-Fire In Israel-Iran Conflict

Trump Declares ‘Complete, Total’ Cease-Fire In Israel-Iran Conflict US President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, announced that a “complete and total” cease-fire had been agreed to in the conflict between Israel and Iran, due to take effect in phased steps, potentially bringing an end to what he called the “12-day war.” Trump said

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