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Ukraine received first F-16 jets, Zelensky says

Aug 05, 2024

Kyiv [Ukraine], August 5: Ukraine has received its first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday, adding that more are needed to beat back Russian forces. For more than two years, Ukraine has pleaded with its Western partners for the aircraft - long considered the crown jewel in the sprawling list of military hardware Kyiv has sought. "We often heard the word 'impossible'. Now it is a reality. Reality in our skies. F-16s in Ukraine. We made it happen," Zelensky said, as some flew above him during the announcement.
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Libya condemns deadly attack in Somali capital

Aug 05, 2024

Tripoli [Libya], August 5: The Libyan Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned a deadly attack launched by the al-Shabab extremist group on a beachside hotel in Somalia's capital on Friday evening.

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Cambodia begins to construct 1.7-bln-USD Funan Techo Canal

Aug 05, 2024

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Australia lifts terror threat level to "probable"

Aug 05, 2024

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North Korea delivers new tactical ballistic missile to military

Aug 05, 2024

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Israel plans to launch a preemptive strike on Iran?

Aug 05, 2024

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 5: Israel is believed to consider a preemptive strike if it detects Iran preparing a retaliation after the assassinations.
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Jordan in mediation talks with Iran: Report

Aug 05, 2024

Tehran [Iran], August 5: Jordanian Foreign Minister Aiman al-Safadi has travelled to Tehran for mediation talks in view of the threat of an Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel, local media...
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Trump congratulates Putin on 'great deal' on prisoner swap

Aug 05, 2024

Georgia [US], August 5: Former US president Donald Trump has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on a major prisoner exchange between Russia, Belarus and several Western states.
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on ship

Aug 05, 2024
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US, UK, France ask citizens to leave Lebanon

Aug 05, 2024
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Italy's Mount Etna erupts again

Aug 05, 2024
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Lebanon marks 4 years since port explosion

Aug 05, 2024
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Venezuela opposition leader joins protests against election

Aug 05, 2024
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At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

Aug 05, 2024
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Harris interviews Walz, Kelly, Shapiro at her home for vice president pick

Aug 05, 2024
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New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy

Aug 05, 2024
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Starmer condemns far-right unrest in UK

Aug 05, 2024
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Muslim Council of Elders participates in 25th World Congress of Philosophy in Italy

Aug 05, 2024
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Egypt plans to engage private sector in airports' management and operation

Aug 05, 2024
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Presidential candidates Trump, Harris squabble over date, place for TV debate

Aug 04, 2024
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Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine in Crimea

Aug 04, 2024
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Wave of protests continues to spread post-election in Venezuela

Aug 04, 2024
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Kim Jong-un says South Korea spread fake news about flood damage

Aug 04, 2024
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Death Valley experiences hottest month on record

Aug 04, 2024
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Russia launches 'doomsday UAV' for use in nuclear war scenarios

Aug 04, 2024
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What risks do US aircraft carriers face in the Red Sea?

Aug 04, 2024