US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire
TEHRAN, June 27 (Agencies): The United States (US) and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.US Central Command said the American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites...
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Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio says
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters): Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal, Indian media outlet IANS reported on Saturday.Rubio is likely to travel to India this...
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Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves east
BERLIN, June 27 (Reuters): Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was forecast to move east and bring temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) to Germany and Poland.Britain, France and Switzerland have baked in record heat in...
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Rare light aircraft crash in Beijing kills pilot, injures 13 people
BEIJING, June 27 (Reuters): A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on Friday killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board, the local government said following the unusual accident for the Chinese capital, where airspace is heavily restricted.Those injured are receiving medical treatment and authorities...
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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France
ABIDJAN, June 27 (Arab News): Burkina Faso's ruling junta on Friday severed diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests.The military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, in power since a coup in September 2022, is pursuing a policy repressive toward critical voices...
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Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo
KINSHASA, June 27 (Arab News): The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities said on Friday.The deadly viral disease, which spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, can cause severe bleeding and...
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Ukraine, Russia airstrikes kill 5
KYIV (Ukraine), June 27 (AFP): Russian strikes killed two people and wounded more than 20 in Ukraine, Kyiv said Saturday, while Ukrainian retaliatory strikes on Russian-occupied territory and inside Russia killed three and wounded dozens, local officials said.One person was killed and two injured in the central eastern Dnipropetrovsk region,...
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