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WorldMay 9

Rubio says Cuba rejected $100M US humanitarian aid amid sanctions defense

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Cuba turned down a $100 million US humanitarian aid offer while defending new sanctions on the island nation.

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WorldMar 20

Iraq Declares Force Majeure on Foreign-Operated Oilfields Over Hormuz Disruption

Iraq has declared force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources.

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WorldMar 20

Kuwait oil refinery hit by Iranian drone attack for second consecutive day

Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was struck by Iranian drones Friday, sparking fires one day after a similar attack.

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WorldMay 4

Three Separate Reuters Reports Cover Energy and Regional Disputes

Reuters published three unrelated stories covering global oil inventory concerns, U.S. protection of Venezuelan assets, and territorial disputes in South America.

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WorldJun 14

China Shifts Strategy Toward Taiwan from Military to Diplomatic Pressure

Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to be emphasizing diplomatic measures over military displays in approach to Taiwan.

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WorldApr 14

Pope Leo XIV Visits Algeria, Following in Footsteps of St. Augustine

Pope Leo XIV made his first papal visit to Algeria, focusing on St. Augustine's North African heritage and promoting interfaith dialogue.

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WorldMar 20

US Intelligence Chief Notes Differences in American, Israeli Objectives Regarding Iran

A senior US intelligence official stated that the United States and Israel do not share identical strategic goals concerning Iran.

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WorldJun 14

Israel Reports Killing of Hezbollah Commander Linked to 2007 Attack on US Soldiers

The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq, who was accused of involvement in a 2007 attack that killed five American soldiers.

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WorldMar 7

Iranian President Apologizes to Gulf Neighbors for Regional Strikes

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a video apology to neighboring countries for retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the region.

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WorldMay 20

Nine deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement

Nine migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Sierra Leone as part of ongoing deportation operations.

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WorldApr 13

Former Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Charges in UK

Diezani Alison-Madueke faces accusations of accepting bribes while serving as Nigeria's petroleum minister.

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WorldMar 28

USS Massachusetts Submarine Joins Navy Fleet

The USS Massachusetts, the first submarine named after the state, has been commissioned into the U.S. Navy fleet.

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WorldMar 19

Over 100 Killed in Airstrike on Afghan Rehabilitation Center as Nations Declare Truce

More than 100 people died in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center in Afghanistan, according to UN reports, as Pakistan and Afghanistan announce a ceasefire.

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WorldApr 13

Deadly Stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Fortress Kills at Least 25 People

A crowd crush at the entrance to Haiti's historic Citadelle Laferrière fortress killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more.

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WorldMar 6

US Envoy Reports Iranian Claims of 460kg Weapons-Grade Uranium Amid IAEA Assessment

US Middle East envoy says Iranian negotiators claimed to possess 460kg of weapons-grade uranium, while IAEA chief states no evidence of bomb development.

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