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US to Station THAAD Missile System in Israel Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran
"At the direction of the President, secretary Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated crew of US military personnel to Israel in order to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1," the Pentagon said in a statement.
Man Detained on Firearms Charges Near Trump Rally in California
The man was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed, loaded firearm and possessing a high-capacity magazine, the sheriff's office said.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran in Response to Missile Attack on Israel
The department of the Treasury "is issuing a determination that will lead to the imposition of sanctions against any person determined to operate in the petroleum or petrochemical sectors of the Iranian economy," stated the statement cited by Xinhua news agency.
Trump Reaffirms Support for Legal Immigrants, Vows Strong Action Against Illegal Migrants
"We want to have people come into our country, but they have to come in legally," he said on Friday at a campaign rally in Aurora, Colorado.
US Sanctions Indian Company Linked to 'Ghost Fleet' Involved in Transporting Iranian Oil
The State Department said Friday that Gabbaro Ship Services Private Ltd, of India "knowingly engaged in a significant transaction for the transport of petroleum from Iran" by acting as technical manager for the crude oil tanker Hornet.
Fugitive Preacher Zakir Naik Apologizes for PIA Comment, Faces Increased Backlash in Pakistan
A video of Naik had gone viral on social media earlier this week where he was seen ridiculing PIA for levying excess baggage charges while traveling to Pakistan last month.
PM Modi Holds Meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in Laos
In the bid for seeking support amid the international pressure mounting against Russia over the alleged role in shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, while speaking to journalists, CBC News reported Trudeau as saying that the meeting was a "brief exchange" when the two leaders met during the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos on Thursday.
PM Modi Advocates for Peace in Eurasia and West Asia, Emphasizes Diplomacy Over Conflict
Speaking on the 19th East Asia Summit, Modi stated once again that the problems of the world cannot be solved by war.
PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Strategy to Enhance ASEAN-India Comprehensive Partnership in Laos
"We are neighbors, fellow members of the Global South, and the fastest growing region of the world. We are peace-loving countries, respect each other's national integrity and sovereignty, and are committed to a bright future for our youth," PM Modi said in his opening remarks at the India-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, shortly after his arrival in Laos.
Maldives President Returns Home, Thanks India for Financial Assistance
During the visit, Muizzu met President Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a bilateral summit and held discussions with many other senior Indian government officials to strengthen the friendship and development partnership between the Maldives and India.
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