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Tunisian coast guard recovers bodies after migrant boat sinks near Ben Guerdane
A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off southeastern Tunisia, with eight bodies recovered and six migrants missing.
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Turkish FM Hakan Fidan visits Jakarta to enhance ties with Indonesia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Indonesian leaders on June 3 to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
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US disables Botswana-flagged tanker trying to reach Iran amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
US forces disabled the Botswana-flagged tanker M/T Lexie near Iran after it ignored warnings during the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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US Secretary of State Rubio denies Israeli plan to occupy 70% of Gaza is US policy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Israeli military takeover of 70% of Gaza is not part of the Trump administration’s plan to end the war.
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Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life plus 30 years
A Tunisian court sentenced Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi and 34 others to life and long prison terms on terrorism-related charges.
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Iran inflation soars to 77.2% in May 2026, highest since World War II amid war and sanctions
Iran's annual inflation rate hit 77.2% in May 2026, driven by war, sanctions, and economic mismanagement, with prices for essentials rising 113.8% year-on-year.
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Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman elected president of 81st UN General Assembly
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st UN General Assembly, starting his term on September 8, 2026.
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British Couple Lose Appeal Against Espionage Convictions in Iran
Lindsay and Craig Foreman lost an appeal against their 10-year espionage sentences in Iran, their family said today.
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DR Congo government and M23 rebels agree on Switzerland peace talks roadmap
The DR Congo government and M23 rebel group agreed on a roadmap for peace talks after five days of talks in Switzerland from August 17-21, 2026.
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130-Year-Old Chateau d'Yquem Wine Restored After Decades Hidden Under Czech Castle
Eight bottles of Chateau d'Yquem wine from the 1890s were restored and returned to Becov nad Teplou castle after being hidden under its floor for decades.
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EU Agrees to New Migration Rules with Longer Detention and Offshore Return Hubs
EU politicians approved a regulation allowing longer detention and stricter enforcement of deportation orders, including offshore return hubs.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects wartime elections amid ongoing conflict
President Volodymyr Zelensky said holding elections during war with Russia risks dividing Ukraine and rejected calls to hold votes now.
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Two arrested for murder of four migrant workers in burned minivan in Italy
Italian police arrested two Pakistani nationals over the killing of four migrant farm workers found in a burned minivan in Calabria.
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Australia confirms first mainland mammal death from H5N1 bird flu in South Australian seal
A long-nosed fur seal in South Australia died of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first confirmed mammalian fatality on the Australian mainland.
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Tropical Storm Moke Approaches Hawaii Bringing Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii’s Big Island, expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds by August 23.
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan causing injuries and service disruptions
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture early August 23, causing injuries, damage, and transport delays in eastern Japan.
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Cyber threats to 2026 US midterms focus on misinformation, not ballot hacking
Experts identify disinformation and impersonation as top cyber threats to the 2026 US midterm elections, not ballot tampering.
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US Justice Department to comply with court halt on $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
The US Justice Department will follow a federal court order temporarily blocking the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund until a June 12 hearing.
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Armenian PM Rejects Russia's Demand for EU Referendum Amid Rising Tensions
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan refused Moscow’s demand for an immediate referendum on leaving the Eurasian Economic Union to join the EU.
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Senegal’s Ousted PM Sonko’s Party Refuses to Join New Government
Ousted Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party announced it will boycott the new government formed by President Faye.
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Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Former Clerk Tina Peters, Leading to Her Release
Tina Peters was released from Colorado prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her nine-year sentence for 2020 election crimes.
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UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Increased Support to UN Development System Reforms
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged member states to boost funding and back reforms to strengthen the UN development system and meet SDGs.
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French National Assembly unanimously passes bill protecting children from school abuse
France's National Assembly approved a bill to strengthen child protection from violence in schools and extracurricular activities on June 1, 2026.
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Thousands of women march in Nairobi demanding action on femicide and child disappearances
Thousands of Kenyans, mostly women, marched in central Nairobi urging stronger government action on femicide and child disappearances.