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Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
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Japanese militant who took part in 1972 Israel airport attack dies in Beirut
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Nobel economist on anti-China, anti-science US, AI’s risks
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6 candidates for next leader of UN vow to restore trust in body during TV debate
July 24, 2026UNITED NATIONS, New York — The six candidates vying to lead the United Nations stressed the...
Six candidates to lead UN take stage for televised debate
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Trump ally Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after dramatic U-turn on war
July 24, 2026Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of US President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social...
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