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Pope Leo XIV is in Lebanon, holding prayers, holding meetings with Christian and Muslim religious leaders. His focus is encouraging peace and tolerance in a region scarred by…
Category: 2. World
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IAEA conference on nuclear emergency preparedness, response kicks off in Saudi Arabia-Xinhua
RIYADH, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — The International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies kicked off here on Monday, focusing on enhancing emergency preparedness and response.
Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…
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Black Sea shipping insurance rates rise after Ukraine attacks tankers, sources say – Reuters
- Black Sea shipping insurance rates rise after Ukraine attacks tankers, sources say Reuters
- Russian tanker struck off Turkiye as Ukraine targets ‘shadow fleet’ Al Jazeera
- Ukraine Claims Hit on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Black Sea Tankers
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Saudi Arabia, Russia sign mutual visa exemption agreement-Xinhua
RIYADH, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak signed here on Monday an agreement on mutual visa exemption for citizens of both countries, according to a statement…
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Zelensky says Ukraine territory ‘most difficult’ issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin
EPA/ShutterstockPresident Zelensky has said Kyiv’s priorities in peace talks to end the war with Russia are maintaining Ukraine’s sovereignty and securing strong security guarantees.
Zelensky said “the territorial issue is the most difficult”, as…
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Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says – Reuters
- Trump invites Israel’s Netanyahu to White House, prime minister’s office says Reuters
- Trump says Israel must seek ‘strong and true dialogue’ with Syria Al Jazeera
- Daily Briefing Dec. 2: Day 788 – PM invited to White House for unprecedented…
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India permits Pakistani humanitarian overflights to Sri Lanka – Dawn
- India permits Pakistani humanitarian overflights to Sri Lanka Dawn
- Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after floods leave hundreds dead and many missing BBC
- IOM Mobilizes Emergency Response as Cyclone Ditwah Displaces 209K People Across Sri…
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From war to winter: Gaza couple wait to welcome baby in flooded tent | Israel-Palestine conflict
Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip – The first heavy rain of the winter season arrived not as a blessing, but as a new catastrophe for Samar al-Salmi and her family.
Early in the morning, torrents of water crashed through their worn-out tent in a…
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Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say – The New York Times
- Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say The New York Times
- China cracks down on calls for accountability over deadly Hong Kong blaze Al Jazeera
- Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151
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Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen – UN News
- Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen UN News
- ASIA TODAY From Myanmar to Syria, anti-personnel mines claim record number of victims AsiaNews
- Landmine victims score high level in 4 years in Syria, Myanmar -ANHA
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