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Middle East
Trump Expects Iran to Seek Deal to Avoid US Strikes
President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action
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Asia Pacific
Britain’s Starmer Seeks to Bolster China Ties Despite Trump Warning
Visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday Britain has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.
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Middle East
Syria Government, Kurds Reach Comprehensive Agreement
Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state.
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Europe
Kremlin Says Agreed to Halt Strikes on Kyiv Until Sunday
The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv for a week — ending Sunday — following a request by his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Africa
US Expands Military Base in Kenya to Boost Regional Security
The UShas launched a $70-million runway expansion project at a military base in Kenya near the border with Somalia.
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Middle East
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ No Need for Military Action Against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
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Asia Pacific
Britain’s Starmer Hails ‘Good Progress’ After Meeting China’s XI
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.
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Middle East
EU Designates Iran Guards as ‘Terrorist Organization’
The EU agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organization" over a deadly crackdown on mass protests.
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Europe
Denmark Hails ‘Very Constructive’ Meeting With US Over Greenland
Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.
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Middle East
Turkey to Offer Mediation on US-Iran Tensions, Weighs Border Measures
Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said.
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