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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…