Trump's truce statement raises hopes in Gaza
GAZA, July 02 (Reuters): Word from US President Donald Trump that Israel has agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes on Wednesday in the enclave, where health officials said at least 20 people had been killed in Israeli attacks.A "final" proposal would be...
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Iran to suspend coop with UN nuclear watchdog
DUBAI, July 02 (AP): Iran's president on Wednesday ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American and Israeli airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities, likely further limiting inspectors' ability to track Tehran's program that had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels.According to...
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US halts some missile shipments to Ukraine
NEW YORK, July 02 (Reuters): The Pentagon has halted some shipments of air defence missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine over concerns that US stockpiles are too low, two people familiar with the decision said on Tuesday.The slowing of some weapons shipments promised to Kyiv by former President Joe...
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Mamdani confirmed as Democratic candidate for NY mayor
NEW YORK, July 02 (AFP): Rising star of the American left Zohran Mamdani is now officially the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, according to official primary election results released Tuesday.The 33-year-old self-declared democratic socialist defeated his nearest rival by a strong margin, winning 56 percent to former...
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