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IAEA escalates Iran nuclear dispute with first Security Council referral in 20 years
New York The UN nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board of governors has passed a resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security…
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Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win
President Donald Trump promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary…
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EU to help cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
BRUSSELS: European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing…
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Sweden immigration restrictions spark healthcare concerns
TROLLHATTAN: A dramatic tightening of Sweden’s migration policy has sparked concern in a healthcare sector that is ever more dependent…
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As new session opens at UN, outgoing and incoming leaders warn it will erode without reform
NEW YORK: The UN closed the books on the 80th session of the General Assembly on Tuesday and opened the…
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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao takes helm of Philippines’ anti-poverty drive
MANILA: Manny Pacquiao, one of the greatest boxers of all time, was appointed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s cabinet on…
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Police clash with protesters against Trump-linked Albania project
TIRANA: Police clashed with protesters on Tuesday outside parliament as MPs returned from their summer recess in Albania, where a…
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King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
LONDON: King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family…
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general submits resignation citing political conflict
Ukraine’s prosecutor general said on Monday he had offered his resignation citing political reasons, in the latest sign of disunity…
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Saudi Arabia preparing to grant IAEA more intrusive powers: nuclear watchdog chief
Riyadh A planned US-Saudi atomic deal does not include Riyadh signing the Additional Protocol that gives the UN nuclear watchdog…
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