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US military dispatches 30 trucks to Syria’s oil-rich Hasakah Province: Report
Jul 23, 2023 10:05The US military has dispatched truckloads of ammunition and logistical equipment to Syria's northeastern Province of Hasakah, in what is seen by some as an effort to plunder the country’s oil reserves and other natural resources.
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US commissions first navy warship in Sydney amid China fears
Jul 23, 2023 04:50The United States has commissioned a warship in Sydney, Australia amid fears of growing Chinese clout in the region.
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Pentagon files refute US claims about civilian casualties in Baghdadi raid in Syria
Jul 22, 2023 10:11A set of newly-released confidential documents reject claims by the Pentagon that the US military’s 2019 deadly airstrikes on the Syrian hideout of the leader of the Daesh terrorist group did not leave civilian casualties.
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US revealed bullying nature by preventing Iran from hosting shipping event: Kan’ani
Jul 21, 2023 08:54Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the United States over rejection of Tehran’s offer to host a maritime event in October, stating that the move showed that Washington recognizes no limits in politically abusing the United Nations' technical and specialized agencies.
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European Commission eyes €20bn extra for Ukraine's army
Jul 21, 2023 06:21EU foreign affairs ministers consider a proposal from the European Commission to provide an additional 20 billion euros in financial support to the Ukrainian army. The plan comes as millions of citizens across the 27-nation bloc suffer from a worsening cost of living crisis.
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North Korea warns US with nuclear retaliation amid rising tensions
Jul 21, 2023 03:54North Korea has warned that the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons by the United States on the Korean Peninsula "effectively meets" the conditions for Pyongyang to use nuclear deterrents.
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IRGC Navy commander warns against unloading Iranian oil from seized tanker
Jul 20, 2023 10:28The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned that any oil company unloading hundreds of thousands of barrels of seized Iranian oil sitting in a Greek tanker off the coast of Texas would be held accountable.
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US protesters condemn Israeli president's address
Jul 20, 2023 10:10On Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the United States Congress, describing the US-Israeli relationship as a “sacred bond.” However, his visit wasn’t universally received. For the second day in a row, protesters gathered in the US capital.
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US under fire over its big share in climate crisis
Jul 20, 2023 10:07The US has been leading calls to combat the global climate crisis, but Washington itself has refused to acknowledge its own share in the crisis. The United States has been the world's biggest polluter since the industrial revolution, emitting significant greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Russia, China kick off joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Jul 20, 2023 10:04China and Russia have begun joint naval and air drills in the Sea of Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries’ navies and maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.