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The United Nation’s humanitarian response plan is seeking $2.6 billion to help people affected by the crisis in Sudan, a senior UN official said ... Show more   reut.rs/434LNWA
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UN asks for $3 billion in aid for Sudan, warns of more than a million refugees: Approximately 25 million Sudanese, more than half the country's population ...
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UN asks for $3 billion in aid for Sudan, warns of more than a million refugees: Approximately 25 million Sudanese, more than half the country's population ...
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UN asks for $3 billion in aid for Sudan, warns of more than a million ...
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Sudan: UN estimates aid needs at over $3 billion | Africanews: For humanitarian aid alone, the UN says it needs $2.6 billion, according to its revised estimates ...
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Sudan: UN estimates aid needs at over $3 billion | Africanews
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US blocks resolution for full UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a resolution in the Security Council calling for full UN membership for Palestine ...
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US blocks resolution for full UN membership for Palestine
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
  • Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.

  • Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.

  • Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.

  • While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
  • On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.

  • As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.

  • A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.

  • Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions
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🔴 Live: US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership: The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognising a Palestinian ...
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🔴 Live: US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian ...
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ‘Adventurism’: Iran is prepared to de-escalate tensions with Israel provided that it agrees to ...
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ...
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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...
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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
  • Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

  • Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

  • She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

  • Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 ...
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
  • President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

  • The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.

  • The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.

  • The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
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"USA should stay out": Tehran warns of counter-attacks: After the Iranian attacks on Israel, Tehran warns other countries against counter-attacks ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions
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UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
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UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and ...
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
  • The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

  • Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

  • Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

  • A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development
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🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership: The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as Thursday on a Palestinian ...
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🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel ...
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals
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Israel-Hamas War: UN Seeks $2.5 Billion for Gaza Humanitarian Aid: The United Nations is seeking $2.5 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza through the rest of ...
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Israel-Hamas War: UN Seeks $2.5 Billion for Gaza Humanitarian Aid
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse ...
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UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding for desperate Gaza famine effort: Northern Gaza in particular is rapidly sinking into humanitarian disaster after months of ...
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UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding for desperate Gaza famine effort
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Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
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Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear ...
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: US veto at UN ‘unfair, unethical’ – PA president: The Palestinian presidency’s condemnation comes after US was the lone vote against ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: US veto at UN ‘unfair, unethical’ – PA ...
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel
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UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
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UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target
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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ...
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Biden said 'don't,' but Iran attacked anyway. How should Israel respond now?: A tepid response to Iran's large-scale assault against Israel would reinforce the ...
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Biden said 'don't,' but Iran attacked anyway. How should Israel respond ...
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
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The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let ...
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The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield
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The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: US rules out joining Israeli attack against Iran: Israel’s war cabinet reconvenes as the region remains on tenterhooks after Iran’s ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: US rules out joining Israeli attack against ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal
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Sudan's Civil War Joins Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts on List of Global Crises: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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Sudan's Civil War Joins Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts on List of Global ...
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UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
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UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea ...
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UN: Almost all buildings in Israel's buffer zone in Gaza were destroyed: According to the UN's Satellite Center, 90 percent of buildings within the buffer zone ...
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UN: Almost all buildings in Israel's buffer zone in Gaza were destroyed
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel: The UN chief says neither the Middle East region nor the world can afford another war.
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel
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War of words at UN Security Council as Israel and Iran face each other: Israel and Iran condemned each others actions in the recent weeks during a tense United ...
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War of words at UN Security Council as Israel and Iran face each other
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Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran attack: Tehran has said it believes the confrontation between the two adversaries ...
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Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran ...
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Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership: The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full UN ...
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Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership
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UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe: Chris Sidoti, one of the members of the commission said they saw "active obstruction" by ...
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UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe
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At last, good news about stray dogs: A letter from TEE SIEW LAI, Kuala Lumpur.
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At last, good news about stray dogs
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🔴 LIVE DAY 194 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli attacks overnight kill at least 25 in Gaza, including 8 children - US to impose new sanctions on Iran after weekend ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority
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One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6m displaced, 4.9m face starvation: As the war in Sudan enters its second year, the humanitarian situation is worsening ...
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One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6m displaced, 4 ...
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
  • After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.

  • A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.

  • Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.

  • Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
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World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty: The European Union and the governments of 13 countries urged nations on Tuesday to prioritise ...
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World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty
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Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country 'prepared for every scenario'
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Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country ...
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Sudan war: risk of famine looms | Africanews: One year into the war in Sudan, the precarious conditions and lack of aid is pushing the country to the edge of ...
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