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Ramiro Valdes, Cuban Revolutionary Icon and Intelligence Founder, Dies at 94 WORLD

Ramiro Valdes, Cuban Revolutionary Icon and Intelligence Founder, Dies at 94

Ramiro Valdes, a key Cuban revolutionary and close ally of the Castro brothers, passed away at 94. He was instrumental in establishing…

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following Israeli Attacks on Lebanon WORLD

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

Iranian military shuts down the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, escalating regional tensions.

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Saudi Arabia Detains Over 15,000 Residency and Labour Violators in One Week WORLD

Saudi Arabia Detains Over 15,000 Residency and Labour Violators in One Week

Saudi authorities arrested more than 15,000 individuals for residency, labour, and border violations within a single week, highlighting strict enforcement me...

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France Issues Red Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Hit Record Highs WORLD

France Issues Red Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Hit Record Highs

France faces a severe heatwave with red alerts covering half the country, prompting residents in Paris to seek relief in canals amid…

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Powerful Super El Nino Expected to Peak in November, Threatening Food Security WORLD

Powerful Super El Nino Expected to Peak in November, Threatening Food Security

A strong Super El Nino event is forecast to reach its peak in November, raising concerns over global food supply disruptions and…

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Iran-US Relations Remain Stalled Amid Deep-Seated Tensions WORLD

Iran-US Relations Remain Stalled Amid Deep-Seated Tensions

Analyst Jeremy Scahill highlights the low likelihood of breakthroughs in Iran-US relations, underscoring ongoing geopolitical challenges.

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Khamenei’s Reservations Spark Debate Amid Iran-US Talks in Switzerland WORLD

Khamenei’s Reservations Spark Debate Amid Iran-US Talks in Switzerland

Iran's Supreme Leader voices concerns over interim US deal, while key officials largely support it during critical Switzerland negotiations.

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Syria Releases Activist Hassan Akkad Following Withdrawal of Complaint WORLD

Syria Releases Activist Hassan Akkad Following Withdrawal of Complaint

Syria freed activist Hassan Akkad shortly after journalist Mousa al-Omar withdrew a complaint linked to online criticism.

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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s Party Wins Amid Rising Conflict Concerns WORLD

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s Party Wins Amid Rising Conflict Concerns

Abiy Ahmed's party secures a strong majority in Ethiopian elections despite ongoing unrest and regional tensions, raising fears of renewed conflict.

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