Biden faces backlash for ‘first black woman’ comment amidst challenging week

Hannah Abraham WASHINGTON: Joe Biden's argument that his disastrous debate performance last week was a one-off is seemingly falling apart.…

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Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 4 Palestinians killed

JERUSALEM (AP): The Israeli military said Friday it was conducting counterterrorism activity that included an airstrike in the area of…

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Israeli team expected in Qatar for talks on Gaza deal

DOHA (AFP): Israel's spy chief was expected in Qatar on Friday for the latest effort to free hostages held by…

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Dozens of Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan

TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday it had detected 36 Chinese military aircraft around the island in the previous…

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Japan, Philippines defense pact negotiations nearing conclusion, ambassador says

MANILA (Reuters): Negotiations between Japan and the Philippines for a Reciprocal Access Agreement on defense and security are close to…

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ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

THE HAGUE/WASHINGTON (Reuters): On May 20, the same day International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan made a surprise request for…

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Risks multiply for Mediterranean-bound migrants, UN study shows

GENEVA (Reuters): More migrants and refugees are embarking on dangerous journeys across Africa toward the southern shores of the Mediterranean…

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Fuel shortages ‘catastrophic’ for devastated health services in Gaza: WHO

Geneva (AFP): The World Health Organization chief has warned that a dire lack of fuel in the Gaza Strip could…

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Labour’s victory in UK election: reactions

LONDON (AFP): Keir Starmer will Friday become Britain's new prime minister, after his centre-left opposition Labour party swept to a…

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‘Black sheep’ embarrass French far right before vote

PARIS (AFP): Efforts by France’s far right to cultivate an image of respectability before legislative elections have been hurt by…

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