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Kamala Harris Nominated as Democratic Presidential Candidate
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At 59, Harris will challenge Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump in the general elections on November 5.
Biden Administration Anticipates Imminent Iranian Strike on Israel
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However, there is concern that, unlike the previous incident four months ago, rallying the same regional and international coalition to support Israel might prove more challenging this time, as noted by Adnkronos news agency.
Joe Biden Offers Heartfelt Condolences for Wayanad Landslide Tragedy
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At least 177 were killed and more than 200 people injured in landslides that hit the Wayanad district of Kerala on Tuesday. The death toll is expected to rise further with rescuers still digging through the rubble.
India May Never Be a Formal Ally of the US, but Can Forge Strong Global Partnerships, Says US Diplomat
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During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington on Tuesday, Campbell noted that lacking a formal alliance “doesn’t mean we can’t establish the strongest possible relationships as allied nations on the global stage.”
Rising US Debt Expected to Have Little Impact on Washington's Military Goals, Says Kremlin
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According to the US Treasury Department figures provided on Monday, the total public debt of the US federal government crossed 35 trillion dollars last week. The milestone turns up a new alarm on the growing national debt and how it will impact the world economy.
US Fed Maintains Interest Rates, Signals Possible September Cut
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"Inflation has eased over the past year but remains somewhat elevated. In recent months, there has been some further progress toward the Committee's 2 per cent inflation objective," stated the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed's policy-setting body, on Wednesday after a two-day policy meeting.
Pentagon Confirms 9/11 Mastermind and Co-Defendants to Enter Guilty Pleas
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This deal takes the death penalty off the table for Mohammed, Bin Attash and al Hawsawi after 27 months of negotiations, according to a letter sent to the family's of 9/11 victims and survivors. The Department of Defense confirmed the news in a press release Wednesday.
Supreme Leader Khamenei Commands Retaliatory Strike on Israel Following Haniyeh's Deat
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The order followed an emergency session Wednesday of Iran's Supreme National Security Council after the announcement of Haniyeh's death. Two of those officials are with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, The New York Times noted.
Trump Accuses Radical Left Democrats of Installing Kamala Harris as a 'Puppet Candidate'
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Trump, 78, claimed Harris had been selected by the "radical left" to act in their interests alone. He denounced her as being wholly puppeteered by her campaign people backstage, who gain from government affairs. "Kamala Harris has zero votes of her own. She's entirely scripted, controlled, and owned by the donors and the power brokers who created her campaign and are exploiting our government for massive profits," Trump said.
UK Journalist Expelled from Pakistan After Attempting to Visit Imran Khan in Prison
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Charles Glass claimed to be a friend of Khan and arrived in Islamabad last week but was barred by the authorities from permission to meet him. Geo News, citing sources from the Interior Ministry, claimed Glass was arrested at his residence by police and taken to Islamabad's airport.
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