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Myanmar: More than 500 feared dead in capsized refugee boats
KYIV (TIP): More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday, July 16. According to […]
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Kyiv reels after Zelenskyy ousts popular defense minister over clash with top general
KYIV (TIP): There couldn’t be a worse moment for an internal brawl in Ukraine. Instead of discussing how to maintain the wartime initiative it has enjoyed over Russia this year, Kyiv is fuming over President […]
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Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children
Algiers (TIP): A fire at a child welfare facility in Mohammadia, east of Algiers, has killed 11 people, including children, and injured 19, according to emergency services and local media reports. The state Civil Protection […]
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Japan revises imperial law but retains male-only succession, women still barred from throne
Tokyo (TIP): Japan has approved long-debated changes to its imperial succession framework aimed at ensuring the stability of the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy, but lawmakers stopped short of allowing women to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, […]
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Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes
DUBAI (TIP): Iran said it launched fresh attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf on Friday after a sixth consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities, as last month’s truce descended into daily […]
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India, Afghanistan review bilateral ties, reaffirm cooperation across key sectors
India and Afghanistan on July 9 reviewed the full spectrum of their bilateral relationship, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation in humanitarian assistance, development, trade and capacity building during the fourth round of the India-Afghanistan […]
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Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push
Moscow (TIP): President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries and ports strengthening his resolve […]
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Burnham on course to be UK PM as nominations open for Labour leadership
London (TIP): Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain’s next prime minister after securing the backing on Thursday, July 9, from 80% of Labour lawmakers in a party leadership contest. On the day […]
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Ebola Outbreak Fastest Growing Ever: Over 600 Dead
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said Thursday, July 9, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by […]
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Renewed U.S. and Iran attacks across the Mideast threaten ceasefire deal
Dubai (TIP): The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, July 9, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end […]
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The Fight Over Hormuz Boils Down to One Poorly Worded Clause in Trump’s Deal
President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran was supposed to open the Strait of Hormuz and relieve the pressure on the global economy. Instead, it set off a test of wills that has exploded into […]
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UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
Tehran (TIP): The UN International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, June 25, after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal […]
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Pakistan claims killing 26 Afghan fighters; Taliban says civilians killed
Kabul (TIP): Pakistan has launched yet another round of air raids across the border with Afghanistan, with a minister saying 26 Taliban fighters have been killed. However, the Afghan government says the dead included 13 […]
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Not going to walk away: UK PM Starmer refuses to quit after top ministers resign
London (TIP): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday rejected calls to step down after a week of political turmoil, insisting he would fight to remain in office despite the resignations of two senior defence […]
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Unions, opposition question need for extended state of emergency measures in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN (TIP): As the administration of Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar heads to parliament for an extension of current state of emergency measures, labor unions and opposition parties are railing against the plan, […]
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Trump blames Iran for ‘attack on Indian ships’
Washington (TIP): Donald Trump has accused Iran of spreading “fake news” about a possible peace agreement. The US President also alleged that Iranian forces carried out a drone attack targeting Indian vessels near the Strait […]