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Canadian Military Rangers Share Survival Skills in Arctic Extremes

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WORLD Apr 18, 2026, 5:25 pm

Canadian Military Rangers Share Survival Skills in Arctic Extremes

Canadian military rangers demonstrate vital survival techniques in the Arctic's harshest conditions, highlighting their expertise in extreme cold and remote ...

Displaced Lebanese Return Amid Renewed Israeli Shelling in South Lebanon

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Apr 18, 2026, 5:05 pm

Displaced Lebanese Return Amid Renewed Israeli Shelling in South Lebanon

Lebanese civilians displaced by conflict are returning home despite ongoing Israeli shelling and bulldozer-led demolitions violating the ceasefire in souther...

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Turkey Accuses Israel of Using Security Claims to Expand Territory

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Apr 18, 2026, 4:35 pm

Turkey Accuses Israel of Using Security Claims to Expand Territory

Turkey alleges Israel is exploiting security concerns as a justification for territorial expansion, intensifying regional tensions.

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Lebanese Ambulance Crew Recalls Deadly Israeli ‘Triple-Tap’ Strikes

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Apr 18, 2026, 4:20 pm

Lebanese Ambulance Crew Recalls Deadly Israeli ‘Triple-Tap’ Strikes

Lebanese paramedics describe Israel's 'triple-tap' attacks that killed four medics and injured six, highlighting the dangers faced by emergency responders.

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DR Congo Receives Initial Group of Deportees from United States

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Apr 18, 2026, 2:36 pm

DR Congo Receives Initial Group of Deportees from United States

DR Congo has accepted its first group of deportees from the US, with officials emphasizing their temporary stay in the country.

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Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade Tensions

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Apr 18, 2026, 2:36 pm

Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade Tensions

Iran's military command declares the Strait of Hormuz closed again in response to a US blockade, escalating regional maritime tensions.

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Iran Views Strait of Hormuz as Key Strategic Deterrent, Expert Says

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Apr 18, 2026, 2:05 pm

Iran Views Strait of Hormuz as Key Strategic Deterrent, Expert Says

Iran considers the Strait of Hormuz its most powerful deterrent, reducing reliance on nuclear weapons, says Tufts University senior fellow Donald Heflin.

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