US, Iran nearing memorandum of understanding early next week: reports
US, Iran nearing memorandum of understanding early next week: reports
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Airport in Germany's Hamburg evacuated after security incident: reports citing police
Airport in Germany's Hamburg evacuated after security incident: reports citing police
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Israel claims interception of drone launched by Hezbollah at its forces in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Friday that it shot down a drone launched by Hezbollah at Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon earlier in the day. The IDF said in a statement that the Israeli air force successfully intercepted the drone, with no casualties reported.
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Transatlantic rifts seen as big challenge for NATO ahead of Ankara summit, says Turkish expert
Growing mistrust between Europe and the United States has emerged as the most serious challenge facing NATO ahead of its summit in Ankara next month amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, said a Turkish expert.
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Singapore launches 2035 standards roadmap to support global market access
Singapore has launched a Standards and Conformance 2035 roadmap to help businesses remain competitive amid geopolitical tensions, evolving trade rules and rapid technological change, Enterprise Singapore said Friday.
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Canada ready for historic FIFA World Cup opener
Canada is bracing for a historic football moment as the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on Thursday. This year's tournament marks the first time that Canada will host matches for the FIFA World Cup, with the team set to play its opener on home soil against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday.
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China to take necessary measures to safeguard legitimate rights of Chinese companies and nationals: FM on US sanctions of Chinese entities related to Iran
When asked by a foreign reporter to comment on the US Department of the Treasury's announcement of sanctions against nine individuals and entities from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for allegedly providing support to the Iranian military in procuring
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S. Korean ex-president Yoon's legal team files appeal against general treason sentence
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol's legal team filed an appeal on Friday against the first-instance verdict on his general treason charges, Yonhap News Agency reported.
16:56
3 volcanoes erupt in E. Indonesia
Three active volcanoes in eastern Indonesia erupted on Friday morning, sending ash columns up to 500 meters into the air, the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said.
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Iranian report reveals details of draft US-Iran MoU
Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported Friday details of a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States.
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Nepal's FM to visit China
Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal will visit China from June 14 to 17, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
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Shooting outside Aden governor's residence in Yemen kills 4
Four people were killed and several others injured after a gunman opened fire outside the residence of Abdul-Rahman Sheikh, governor of Yemen's southern port city of Aden, local authorities said on Friday.
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European lawmakers condemn US interference in Colombia's presidential election
Colombia's Foreign Ministry said Thursday that a group of European lawmakers had formally rejected what they called U.S. government interference in the country's presidential election.
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2026 Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in Rio de Janeiro
The fragrance of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) filled the air as people gathered in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival on June 10.
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