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US Initial Jobless Claims Drop by 5,000
Washington: The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment claims decreased by 5,000 to a total of 245,000 last week, as reported by Labor Department
Taiwan National Security Briefing Canceled Due to Opposition Boycott
Taipei: Taiwan’s opposition parties boycotted the regional leader William Lai Ching-te’s national security briefing on Wednesday, which caused it to be canceled.
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Iran May Mine Strait of Hormuz if US Joins Israeli Strikes, Officials Warn
Ankara: As tensions escalate in the Middle East, US officials say Iran could resort to mining the strategic Strait of Hormuz if American forces join
Turkish Foreign Minister and Iraqi Counterpart Discuss Israel-Iran Conflict
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein engaged in a phone conversation to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and
Turkish and Jordanian Foreign Ministers Discuss Heightened Regional Tensions Over Israel-Iran Conflict
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke over the phone with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi to discuss Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran.
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Israel Plans Solo Operation to Destroy Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility: Military Official
Jerusalem: Israel is reportedly planning to independently destroy Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility, a senior military official announced on Wednesday. The facility, located 30
Argentina’s Former President Kirchner to Serve 6-Year Sentence Under House Arrest
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will serve a six-year sentence on corruption charges under house arrest, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.