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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Since coming to power in 2018, the prime minister has steered his country away from Moscow, passed a law to launch the process of joining the EU, and accelerated the peace process with neighbouring Azerbaijan via a US-brokered agreement. The latter has won him US President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
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Lebanon to Iran: “Stop Using Us as a Bargaining Chip”
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s President has issued a stark warning to Tehran, accusing Iran of exploiting Lebanon as leverage in its ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States — a move Beirut has called “completely unacceptable.”Speaking directly to Iranian leadership, the Lebanese President declared: “This is not yours — it is ours. We are the ones…
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Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Walid Siam Passes Away
Jerusalem / International DeskSheikh Walid Siam, a prominent imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem and a revered Palestinian religious leader, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He leaves behind a legacy of decades-long service to one of Islam’s holiest sites.According to Palestinian religious sources, Sheikh Walid Siam had been battling illness for…
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Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
Earlier, Robert Brovdi, Ukraine’s drone commander, announced that five “illegally loitering vessels” had been struck overnight in the ports of Mariupol, Berdyansk and in the coastal waters of what Ukraine calls the “temporarily occupied territories” – parts of the country that Russia currently controls.
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Pakistan Govt Introduces Fixed Tax Scheme to Ease Burden on 3.5 Million Small Traders
ISLAMABAD — The federal government of Pakistan has announced a landmark “Fixed Tax Scheme” aimed at providing significant relief to approximately 3.5 million small traders and shopkeepers across the country, in a move widely welcomed by the business community.Under the scheme, a shopkeeper can enroll by depositing a one-time amount of Rs. 25,000 in cash….
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Naval Drone Explodes Near Oil Terminal in Romanian Black Sea Port
BUCHAREST — A naval drone exploded near an oil terminal in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday morning, Romanian authorities confirmed. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.The Russian Embassy in Bucharest claimed the drone was of Ukrainian origin, though no independent verification has been made available at this stage.The…
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Fally Ipupas pride at being given top honour by DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi
“This path has never been mine alone. It belongs to an entire people,” Fally Ipupa told fans afterwards on social media. “To the Congolese youth: Your starting point does not define your destiny. Work, believe, persevere. The world is ready to hear your voice.”
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UAE Bans Outdoor Work During Midday Hours Starting June 15
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that the annual midday outdoor work ban will come into effect on June 15, 2026, and will remain in force until September 15.Under the directive, all outdoor work under direct sunlight or in open-air spaces is prohibited between 12:30 PM and…
