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Papua New Guinea’s decision to open embassy in al-Quds violates intl. law: Palestine
Sep 07, 2023 11:39Palestine has condemned the decision by Papua New Guinea to open an embassy in Israeli-occupied al-Quds, terming it as a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations resolutions concerning the holy city, its legal and political status, and the legitimate rights of Palestinians.
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Harris says ready to step into role of president if Biden is unwell
Sep 07, 2023 11:32US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her readiness to fulfill her constitutional duty to assume the presidency should President Joe Biden be unable to complete his term, amid concerns over his health and age.
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US to provide controversial depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine
Sep 07, 2023 11:04The United States says it is sending depleted uranium ammunition to Kiev, despite global concerns about serious health problems caused by such ammunition.
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Blinken visits Ukraine, says Washington ready to fund war to 'last Ukrainian'
Sep 07, 2023 10:53US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Kiev needs a “strong deterrent” in its war with Russia, stressing that the United States is ready to fund the ex-Soviet republic to “the last Ukrainian.”
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Army strikes in Sudan’s Omdurman leaves at least 32 killed
Sep 07, 2023 05:16An airstrike by the Sudanese army in the Ombada neighborhood in western Omdurman left at least 32 civilians killed and dozens injured, says an activist group, as violence continues unabated across the African country.
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Muslims in Pakistan commemorate Arba’een
Sep 07, 2023 04:59Mourners across Pakistan flocked to the streets to commemorate Arba’een.
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China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit
Sep 07, 2023 04:44Chinese Premier Li Qiang has warned against the “new Cold War” at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when dealing with conflicts between countries, as leaders of the economic grouping gathered in Indonesia.
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Muslims mark Arba’een in Sweden amid tensions over Qur’an desecration
Sep 07, 2023 03:48Muslims living in Sweden have observed the mourning rituals of Arba’een day, amid high tensions as the Swedish government has recently allowed several acts of desecration to the Holy Qur’an to take place on the territory of the country.
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Russian air defense shots down Ukrainian drone over Bryansk region
Sep 06, 2023 10:35Russian Governor of the Bryansk region has said that the air defense systems defending the region successfully downed a Ukrainian drone flying over its airspace, foiling another "terrorist" attack by Kiev.
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Nigerian election tribunal to decide if Tinubu stays as president
Sep 06, 2023 05:30Nigeria's presidential election tribunal is due to rule on Wednesday on whether Bola Tinubu should stay as president after two rivals challenged his victory in February's disputed vote.