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• Talks begin in Cairo to advance Gaza truce

  09-06-2026 07:26 via article.wn.com
  CAIRO: Talks on advancing the fragile Gaza ceasefire have begun in Cairo between mediators and Palestinian factions, a Palestinian source familiar with the meeting told AFP. The discussions, which started on Sunday and continued on Monday, come as violence continues to plague the territory despite the truce in place since October. The talks bring together...
  
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• World News in Brief: Aid deliveries to Gaza restricted, UN prepares El Nino response, El ...

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The UN World Food Programme (WFP)...
  
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• World leaders pay condolences to Amir

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  QNADohaHis Highness the...
  
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• World leaders arrive in Qatar to offer condolences

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  QNADohaHM King Hamad bin...
  
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• World Cup is dream for Seattle player on Palestinian women’s soccer team

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  SEATTLE — Imagine competing in a soccer tournament like the FIFA Men’s World Cup that’s been playing out in Seattle and across North America this summer. ......
  
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• US vows to ‘dismantle’ ICC, citing sovereignty concerns: what we know so far

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The Trump administration is launching an effort to...
  
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• US reinstating Iran naval blockade, Trump floats 20% fee on Hormuz cargo

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington was moving to reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20% ​on all cargo shipped through the Strait of ......
  
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• US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The Navy initially described the July 1 crash as an emergency landing....
  
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• US launches third straight day of strikes on Iran

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  Trump says US 'guardians' of the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran strikes President Donald Trump called into "Fox and Friends" to talk about the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on Iran. The United States launched a new round of strikes on Iran on July 13, marking the third consecutive day of attacks as America seeks to secure the pivotal Strait of Hormuz and after President...
  
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• US Launches Strikes On Iran For Third Consecutive Night

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The US military said Monday it had launched a fresh salvo of attacks on Iran, marking the third night in a row that it had struck the country, as a deal to end the war falters. ......
  
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• U.S. launches new round of strikes against Iran

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The United States launched another round of strikes against Iran on Monday, the U.S....
  
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• U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes, as Trump Weighs Attacking Nuclear Site

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The president earlier declared that a blockade on Iranian ports would be reimposed. ......
  
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• US Immigration Agent Kills Colombian Man, 2nd Such Killing In A Week

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  A federal immigration officer fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine on Monday, marking the second time in a week that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have used deadly force. ......
  
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• U.S. begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the ...

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S....
  
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• UN chief calls for accelerating progress toward 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the international community to "accelerate progress at scale and speed" in implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Speaking at the opening of the ministerial segment of the high-level political forum on sustainable development, Guterres said important progress has been made since the 2030 Agenda was launched a decade ago, marked by lower child and maternal mortality, greater access to s
  
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• Trump's to give speech about foreign interference in 2020 election, MS Now reports

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  July 13 WASHINGTON, - U.S. President...
  
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• Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’, impose Hormuz transit fees

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  He also warned that...
  
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• Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti killings

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The evidence...
  
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• South Carolina governor picks Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term after Trump's recommendation

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, July 13 (Xinhua) -- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday appointed Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to serve the remainder of his Senate term following a recommendation by U.S. President Donald Trump. McMaster made the announcement in a press conference held to honor the...
  
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• Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCAR’S points lead following dominant Atlanta showing

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  HAMPTON, Ga. — His...
  
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• Prominent figures on the right leap to conspiracy theories about McConnell, Graham

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  Prominent figures in the...
  
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• Police briefly detain Boris Nadezhdin, a liberal Russian politician and Putin critic

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin,...
  
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• Opinion | Iran Kills Deal, Trump Revives Blockade

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  Let’s hope the President realizes the memorandum of understanding Iran signed with him was a fraud. ......
  
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• Opinion | From Canada to Detroit to Trump

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The Gordie Howe bridge will finally open, albeit with a new toll for a U.S. government fund. ......
  
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• Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The Trump administration has turned over...
  
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• Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for ‘improper purpose,’ refers lawyer for possible discipline

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s...
  
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• Japan's silent movies had one feature Hollywood never did, and it changed the entire theatre experience

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  A long time before dialogue became an integral part of cinema, audiences around the world relied on live musicians and title cards to follow along with the silent films. However, these silent films saw a different kind of evolution in Japan, which set it apart from Hollywood and much of the rest of the world. The Japanese theatres hired benshi, professional live narrators who stood beside the screen and voiced every character, instead of just letting their audience interpret scenes on their own.
  
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• Japan often classifies curry rice as a Western-style dish, but the real story begins in India

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  Curry is often regarded as one of Japan’s most popular comfort dishes, appearing everywhere from school cafeterias to convenience stores to family dinner tables. Despite its popularity, the Japanese government has officially categorised curry rice as a Western-style dish rather than a traditional Japanese meal. While this classification might seem surprising to many, given curry’s deep association with Japanese cuisine today, its journey to Japan reveals a fascinating story of cultur
  
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• IAF vs PLAAF: Why Beijing rejects WDMMA ranking that places India ahead of China in airpower

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) recently released its 2026 air power rankings, placing the IAF ahead of the PLAAF. The ranking gave the Indian Air Force a TrueValueRating (TvR) score of 69.4, compared with China’s 63.8. ......
  
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• How to watch France vs Spain: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

  14-07-2026 00:46 via article.wn.com
  In the heart of Texas, two countries will battle for a spot in the World Cup Final on Tuesday afternoon. France and Spain, two premier programs who have been dominating their way through competition, meet in the FIFA World Cup semifinals at Dallas Stadium in Arlington hoping to punch their ticket to play at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19. It’s two of the most successful squads in World Cup history, and it seems almost a shame they won’t be competing for the World Cup trophy.
  
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