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Fauci Contempt Vote Passes US Senate Panel in 8-5 Split

WASHINGTON: A US Senate panel approved the contempt vote against Fauci 8-5 on Thursday after he refused to answer pandemic-related…

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Iran Judiciary Rejects Larijani Phone Tracking Claim

TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary and Ali Larijani’s family rejected the Larijani phone tracking claim Thursday. Lawmaker Esmail Kowsari said a call…

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US-Brazil Visa Dispute Deepens With Envoy Revocation

WASHINGTON: The US-Brazil visa dispute deepened on August 4 after Washington revoked Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti’s visa. Viotti represents…

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ISIL Threat in Africa Remains Acute as Group Uses AI: UN

NEW YORK: The ISIL threat in Africa remains acute as affiliates use AI, drones and digital finance, the UN warned.…

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El Niño Hunger Risk Could Hit 49 Million More: WFP

ROME: El Niño-related hunger risk could push 49 million more people into acute food insecurity by 2027, the UN agency…

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Former Mossad Director David Barnea Joins US Defence Tech Firm Ondas

WEST PALM BEACH: Former Mossad director David Barnea has joined US-based Ondas Defence as global president and chairman, the company…

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India Arms Shipments to Israel Top 2,500, Amnesty Says

NEW DELHI: India's arms shipments to Israel reached at least 2,596 between October 2023 and November 2025, Amnesty International said.…

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Iran Hormuz Deal Could Be Reached Within Hours, US Says

WASHINGTON: An Iran Hormuz deal could be reached as early as August 4 or 5, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

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Pezeshkian Will Not Resign, Rejects Iran Rift Claims

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on August 4 that he will not resign, rejecting reports that he repeatedly threatened…

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