Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]
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Philippine immigration authorities have confirmed that the father and son accused of carrying out one of Australia’s deadliest mass shootings spent almost the entire month of November in the Philippines, shortly before the attack shocked the nation. According to officials in Manila, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram arrived together in the Philippines on […]
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Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi have expressed grave concern over the latest joint patrols conducted by Chinese and Russian aircraft, Japan announced yesterday. The tense encounter took place on Tuesday, intensifying regional unease at a time when Japan–China relations are already strained, following remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding […]
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A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at the strategically important Azov Sea port of Temryuk, Russian emergency officials confirmed on Friday. The port, a vital hub for liquefied petroleum gas, oil products, petrochemicals, grain, and other essential bulk commodities, became the latest flashpoint in the ongoing conflict. According to the regional emergencies centre, the […]
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi today for a highly watched summit that placed defence cooperation, energy security, and trade relations at the centre of discussions—at a time when India faces mounting pressure from the United States to curb its imports of Russian oil. Putin received a ceremonial […]
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In a strong display of regional unity, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity at the 46th GCC summit held Wednesday at Sakhir Palace in Manama, Bahrain. The bloc also voiced firm opposition to foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs, emphasizing the importance of respecting international law […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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A Russian-flagged tanker transporting sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia has reported an attack while sailing near the Turkish coast, according to Turkey’s maritime authority on Tuesday. The vessel, MIDVOLGA-2, was approximately 80 miles (130 km) off the Turkish shoreline when it issued a report of coming under attack. Despite the alarming incident, the tanker […]
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US President Donald Trump on Monday cautioned Israel against actions that could further destabilize Syria, following a recent Israeli military operation that left 13 people dead. The message came shortly after Trump held a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he also extended an invitation for another White House meeting, according to […]
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Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon today on the second and final leg of his first overseas journey as head of the Catholic Church, carrying with him a powerful appeal for peace in a nation shaken by conflict and uncertainty. His visit comes at a time when Lebanon continues to endure Israeli air strikes, deepening the […]
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