Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks to implement framework deal
BEIRUT/ROME, July 14 (Reuters): Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a US-brokered deal, although expectations for swift progress were low.US-led diplomacy has emerged since Hezbollah and Israel returned to war on...
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Trump steps back from proposal for Hormuz fees in favour of Gulf investment deals
CAIRO/DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump stepped back from a proposal to charge a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz as part of the conflict with Iran, saying on Tuesday he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.US forces had carried out waves of attacks...
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Russia moves to redirect ships from Azov Sea due to Kyiv's strikes
MOSCOW, July 14 (AFP): Russia said Tuesday it was looking at "alternative shipping routes" and could limit traffic in the Azov Sea due to intensifying Ukrainian strikes, as Kyiv claims to have hit over 100 vessels there in nine days.The Azov Sea is nestled between Russia, the southern stretch of...
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June was deadliest month for Ukraine civilians in over four years: UN
KYIV, Ukraine, July 14 (AFP): The United Nations in June recorded the highest monthly civilian death toll in Ukraine since April 2022, as Russia escalated long-range missile strikes, a report published on Tuesday said."After May recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in over four years, June surpassed it, with...
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EU, UK sign deal ending border checks between Gibraltar, Spain
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 14 (AFP): The European Union and Britain on Tuesday signed a deal ending border checks between Spain and Gibraltar, six years after the UK officially left the bloc.EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic took part in the signing ceremony in Brussels alongside British and Spanish ministers as well...
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Iran executes two IS members over armed rebellion conviction
Iran on Tuesday executed two members of the Islamic State (IS) group after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, according to state television, reports AP.The executed men were identified as Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani. State media said they were part of an IS cell established...
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Venezuela oil output unaffected by quakes: president
CARACAS, July 14 (AFP): Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez said Monday that the country's oil production was "not affected" by the double earthquakes that killed more than 4,500 people last month.Rodriguez said that Venezuela, which has the world's largest proven reserves of crude, was pumping 1.2 million barrels per day...
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