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Iraq Calls for Ceasefire to Prevent Escalation of Conflict, PM
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In that regard, al-Sudani made the remarks during his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation, according to a statement issued by al-Sudani's media office on Sunday.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Violating War Conventions Over Execution of Captured Troops
Kumar Manoj -
According to reports, the Russians killed nine captured Ukrainian troops in the Kursk border region.
Hezbollah Releases Audio Recording Alleging Death of Former Chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli Airstrikes
Monika -
The audio message, where Nasrallah speaks directly to resistance fighters participating in a military exercise, said on Sunday: "We count on you. to defend your people, your families, your homeland, your values, your dignity."
US to Station THAAD Missile System in Israel Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran
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"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
Monika -
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
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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
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"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
Anurima Das -
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
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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
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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.
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