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White House partners with NABEP on Venezuela oil deal
Washington: The White House on Monday, August 31, said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up…
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Grand Canyon flood: 20 missing, 60 rescued; videos show damage
Flagstaff: A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through…
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Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time
New York: Novak Djokovic grinded through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated…
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Trump US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting
The US Treasury Department is preventing certain journalists from covering a finance meeting among the world’s most powerful countries, the latest example of how President Donald Trump’s administration has restricted media access.…
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia target USD 3bn in agriculture exports
Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase Islamabad’s agricultural and food exports to Riyadh to USD 3 billion over the next two years, according to a joint statement on Sunday.…
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Germany: British woman fatally stabbed at station, 1 detained
Berlin: A man suspected of fatally stabbing a 31-year-old British woman with a knife early Sunday, August 30, in the southern German town of Rosenheim was detained, authorities said. The woman, who…
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What we know about Trump’s oil reserves deal with Venezuela
Washington: Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said…
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Shooting at rave in Switzerland kills 1, injures 5
Geneva: A shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau killed one person and left five injured, local police and media reported Sunday. Cantonal police wrote on X that…
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Roger Federer breaks down in tears at Hall of Fame speech
Newport: Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 29. As sunset crept in at Newport’s grass horseshoe…
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Netanyahu condemns rioters after West Bank settler violence
Cairo: Israel’s prime minister has spoken out after weeks of settler violence in the occupied West Bank and condemned the actions of a “handful of rioters.” Israeli strikes and fire have killed…
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US police officer killed, another injured in shooting in park
Columbia: A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a “gunfight” Saturday, August 29, after responding to a call about a domestic dispute, Columbia police Chief W H…
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Six months into war, Iran’s hard-liners defy US, tighten grip
Tehran: After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long…
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Donald Trump to mark 25th 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon
Washington: President Donald Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon. Trump confirmed his plans Friday, August 28. Vice President JD Vance will attend the New…
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US moves to curb Banque Misr’s UAE operations over Iran
Washington: The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the financial institution of serving as an economic lifeline to Tehran’s leadership as…
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US actions in Iran war face scrutiny over possible war crimes
Washington: The Trump administration has consistently viewed itself as being above international law. Not only does it claim international law doesn’t apply to the United States, but it has imposed sanctions on…
