International
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China becoming more ‘coercive and aggressive’, says US defence chief
SINGAPORE, June 11 ― The United States will do its part to manage tensions with China and prevent conflict even…
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Ukraine pleads for more weapons, cholera spreads in Mariupol
KYIV, June 11 ― Ukraine sought more help from the West yesterday, pleading for faster deliveries of weapons to hold…
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Syria halts flights to and from Damascus, hours after Israeli attack
DAMASCUS, June 11 ― Syria halted flights to and from Damascus International Airport “until further notice” yesterday after Israeli air…
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US drops Covid testing for incoming international air travellers
WASHINGTON, June 11 ― The United States late yesterday rescinded a 17-month-old requirement that people arriving in the country by…
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Ukraine will fight for all territory, stalemate ‘not an option’, Zelenskiy says
KYIV: Ukraine will fight to recover all its territory occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said today, as his…
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Fears mount for British journalist missing in Amazon
BRASÍLIA, June 8 — Rights groups and families of a British journalist and Brazilian indigenous expert who went missing deep…
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US VP Harris announces migration funds as Mexico snubs Americas summit
LOS ANGELES, June 8 — US Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday announced a fresh US$1.9 billion in private sector funding…
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China intercepted jet in international airspace, says Australia PM
SYDNEY, June 8 — Australia insisted Wednesday that its patrol plane was in international airspace when a Chinese warplane intercepted…
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Russia holding 600 Ukrainians at Kherson, Kyiv says
KYIV: Ukraine today accused Russian forces of detaining some 600 people, mainly journalists and pro-Kyiv elements in the southern region…
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Lavrov ‘forced to cancel Serbia visit’
Moscow, June 6 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was forced to cancel a visit to Serbia on Monday after…
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