politics

Israel, Lebanon Agree to Direct Negotiations After ‘Productive’ Talks: US

Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the US said on Tuesday.

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US Says Two Dead in Strike on Alleged Drug-Trafficking Boat

The US military said it killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat, bringing the campaign's death toll to at least 170.

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N. Korea’s Kim Oversees Navy Cruise Missile Test: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new tests of cruise and anti-warship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state media reported.

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Hegseth Announces ‘Major’ Defense Partnership with Indonesia

US Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.

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Iran Guards Threaten to Trap Enemies in ‘Deadly Vortex’ in Hormuz

Iran said on Sunday that security forces had the Strait of Hormuz shipping bottleneck under full control, warning that enemies would be trapped in a "deadly vortex" in the case of any miscalculation.

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Ankara Says Israel Seeks to Declare Turkey ‘New Enemy’

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said on Monday that Israel "cannot live without an enemy" and its government was now trying to portray Turkey as one.

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Philippines Accuses China of Poisoning Disputed Waters

The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen on Monday of pouring cyanide in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.

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Trump Says ‘Cuba is Next’, Denies Losing MAGA Support

Trump said "Cuba is next" in his latest threat against the Caribbean island, as he dismissed concerns that recent American military actions would cost him political support.

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Zelensky to Ink Air Security Deal With Saudi Arabia on Surprise Visit: Source to AFP

Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian technology.

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Kuwait Says Arrested Six People Planning ‘Assassinations’ Linked to Hezbollah

Kuwait arrested six people linked to Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group who were planning "assassinations" in the Gulf state, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.

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