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WorldMar 9

Slovakia PM Fico to Meet EU's von der Leyen on Druzhba Oil Pipeline Dispute

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss restarting oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline.

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WorldMar 7

U.S. Approves Arms Sale to Israel as Regional Tensions Continue

The United States bypassed congressional review to approve munitions sales to Israel amid ongoing regional conflicts.

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WorldMar 4

Putin Indicates Russia May Redirect Gas Supplies Away From European Markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the country could redirect its natural gas supplies away from European markets.

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WorldMar 15

Doha Market Shows Signs of Recovery Two Weeks Into Regional Strikes

BBC correspondent reports Doha's Souq Waqif market beginning to fill up again despite ongoing regional strikes affecting the area.

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WorldMar 4

Syria deploys troops to Lebanon border, closes crossing amid Israeli threats

Syria has moved thousands of troops to its border with Lebanon and closed a key crossing point following warnings of potential Israeli targeting.

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WorldMar 20

Lebanese residents flee homes amid fears of expanded Israeli military action

Residents in Lebanon are evacuating their homes and seeking shelter in schools and other facilities amid concerns about potential Israeli military operations.

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WorldMar 20

Venezuela's Interim President Replaces Senior Military Leadership

Delcy Rodríguez announced replacement of top military commanders after firing defense minister close to ousted leader Nicolás Maduro.

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WorldMar 8

Vatican Names New Ambassador to United States

Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia has been appointed as the new Vatican ambassador to the United States.

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WorldMar 20

Houthis Reportedly Threaten to Target US Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Yemen's Houthi rebels have reportedly declared they will attack US ships in the Strait of Hormuz while aligning with Iran.

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WorldMar 3

Funerals held for victims of strike on Iranian school

Funerals were conducted for students and staff killed in a strike on an elementary school in Iran's Minab city on Saturday.

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WorldMar 6

U.S., Canada Scramble Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Defense Zone

NORAD detected Russian military aircraft operating in Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones, prompting fighter jet response.

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WorldMar 3

Maritime Traffic and Casualties in Middle East Conflict Under Scrutiny

News outlets examine shipping disruptions and human costs amid escalating tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran in strategic waterways.

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WorldMar 17

Strait of Hormuz Closure Linked to Iran Conflict, Reopening Uncertain

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, with reopening dependent on ceasefire negotiations.

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WorldMar 10

German Chancellor Merz expresses concern over lack of plan to end Middle East conflict

Friedrich Merz voiced concerns about ongoing military operations in the Middle East, stating there is no clear plan for a swift conclusion to the conflict.

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WorldMar 17

WFP warns Iran conflict could push 45 million into acute hunger by June

The World Food Programme projects that ongoing conflict involving Iran may drive 45 million people into acute hunger by June 2024.

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