Tag: War And Unrest
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Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb
Authorities in Hong Kong have evacuated thousands after discovering a large undetonated World War II-era bomb
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Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion
Estonia has summoned a Russian diplomat to protest after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace without permission
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Estonia seeks NATO discussion after Russia breaches airspace
Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace in what the Baltic country called an unprecedented violation, an incident that triggered fresh NATO consultations and prompted accusations that Moscow is growing more brazen in testing the alliance. NATO scrambled Italian-owned F-35 fighter jets as well as Swedish and Finnish quick-reaction aircraft, according to a spokesman from…
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Israel’s long war in Gaza and mass call ups strain high-tech economy
With the war in Gaza intensifying and little to no sign of a ceasefire, Israel’s economy and businesses are bracing for further strain. Over almost two years of fighting, repeated army call ups have forced business leaders like Nimrod Vax to make do with fewer workers. At one point, he says, 20% of the 600…
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Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace
French President Emmanuel Macron hopes that France’s recognition of a state will contribute to peace in the Mideast
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Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pact
Pakistan’s defense minister says that his nation’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact
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UN votes to let Palestinian leader address General Assembly by video after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address its annual meeting by video
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Britain’s outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
The outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has given a wide-ranging speech on the threats facing the West as he prepares to leave office later this month
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Trump wraps up UK state visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues
President Donald Trump has ended his visit to the United Kingdom by expressing gratitude for the royal treatment he received
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Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China
President Donald Trump has suggested he’s working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan