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Japan weather officials urge extreme caution as Typhoon Ampil approaches
Date: 2024-08-15 07:14:17 GMT - Japan - World - SN:10 - ID:10829891
TOKYO, Aug 15 (MENA) - Weather officials in Japan are urging people in northern and eastern regions of the country, including the Tokyo area, to exercise caution against the effects of Typhoon Ampil on Friday and Saturday, NHK reported. In a ....
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Ukraine kept Kursk assault plans secret from West
Date: 2024-08-15 07:04:59 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:8 - ID:10829868
KYIV, Aug 15 (MENA) - Ukraine did not share any details of the operation in Kursk Oblast with its Western partners until it was in full swing, Bloomberg reported. A Western official who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity said Ukraine ....
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White House calls on Israel, Hamas to engage in Gaza ceasefire talks
Date: 2024-08-14 09:37:28 GMT - USA - World - SN:24 - ID:10828628
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (MENA) - White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged Israel and the Palestinian movement of Hamas to participate in Gaza ceasefire talks this week. She said at a press conference that the negotiators must have a seat ....
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S. Korea's 1st spy satellite approved for combat suitability
Date: 2024-08-14 07:03:25 GMT - south korea - World - SN:12 - ID:10828466
SEOUL, Aug 14 (MENA) - South Korea's first indigenous military spy satellite launched in December has passed a combat suitability evaluation, the state arms procurement agency said Wednesday, in a feat bolstering the country's space reconnaissance ....
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Four soldiers martyred, six terrorists killed in South Waziristan shootout
Date: 2024-08-14 06:48:26 GMT - Pakistan - World - SN:11 - ID:10828348
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (MENA) - Four soldiers were martyred while six terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between the miscreants and security forces in South Waziristan, a statement issued by the military's media affairs wing said late ....
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Palestine to attend BRICS summit in 'outreach' format, says Palestinian leader Abbas
Date: 2024-08-14 06:39:26 GMT - Russia - World - SN:10 - ID:10828422
MOSCOW, August 14 (MENA) - Palestine should be now expecting an invitation to attend the BRICS summit in Russia this fall in the ‘outreach’ format, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Tuesday following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir ....
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US Army announces destruction of two Houthi boats in Red Sea
Date: 2024-08-14 06:00:43 GMT - USA - World - SN:9 - ID:10828346
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (MENA) - The US Army's Central Command announced Wednesday that it had destroyed two Houthi boats in the Red Sea in the past 24 hours. Alhurra TV Channel said in a statement on "X" platform - that during the past 24 hours, US ....
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At least 5 killed in gang clashes in Ecuador
Date: 2024-08-14 05:52:34 GMT - Ecuador - World - SN:8 - ID:10828339
QUITO, Aug 14 (MENA) - At least 5 people were killed and 3 others were injured during clashes between gangs in a mining area in southern Ecuador. Radio France Internationale (RFI) quoted Ecuadorian police Wednesday as saying on their account on ....
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US looking forward to maintaining partnership with Pakistan to strengthen shared commitment to democratic principles
Date: 2024-08-14 05:43:40 GMT - USA - World - SN:7 - ID:10828332
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (MENA) - The United States is looking forward to maintaining partnership with Pakistan in a way that makes both countries safer, strengthens their shared commitment to democratic principles and respect for the rule of law. US ....
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Japan PM Kishida to step down in Sept. after scandal-marred 3 years
Date: 2024-08-14 05:29:50 GMT - Japan - World - SN:6 - ID:10828322
TOKYO, Aug 14 (MENA) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential race next month to take responsibility for a slush funds scandal, setting the stage for his ....