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Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for him

YoopyaSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

by YoopyaSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Monday in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him. The official visit, in...

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, drawing threats of retaliation against Israel

YoopyaJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by YoopyaJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240

CAIRO/DUBAI, July 31 (Reuters) – Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group and Tehran said, drawing threats of...

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Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say

YoopyaJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

by YoopyaJune 23, 2024June 23, 20240

CAIRO (AP) — More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites...

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Spain, Ireland and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?

YoopyaMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

by YoopyaMay 22, 2024May 22, 20240

Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came...

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Iran crash: President Raisi’s death leaves Tehran mourning loss of regime loyalist

YoopyaMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

by YoopyaMay 20, 2024May 20, 20240

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed when his helicopter crashed on May 19, 2024 in a mountainous border region, was a consummate loyalist whose...

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Taiwan earthquake: an earthquake scientist on what we know so far and what may happen next

YoopyaApril 3, 2024April 3, 2024

by YoopyaApril 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Earlier today, a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the central east coast of Taiwan, roughly 20 kilometres south of the city of Hualien. Locals...

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Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

YoopyaMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 4, 2024March 4, 20240

Which country is the greatest threat to the United States? The answer, according to a large proportion of Americans, is clear: China. Half of all...

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Exclusive: Saudi Arabia still considering BRICS membership, sources say

YoopyaJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

by YoopyaJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 20240

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is still considering an invitation to become a member of the BRICS bloc of countries after being...

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President Putin visits China to deepen partnership with Chinese President Xi

YoopyaOctober 15, 2023October 15, 2023

by YoopyaOctober 15, 2023October 15, 20230

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with Xi Jinping in China this week during Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Oct. 17-18...

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Turkish forces have killed the head of the Islamic State group in Syria

YoopyaMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023

by YoopyaMay 1, 2023May 1, 20230

Turkish forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State group in an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said late Sunday. Recep...