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U.S. forces on Saturday began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran, the U.S. Central Command said in a post on social media platform X.

Finnish leaders reject Trump's claim over Greenland2026-07-09
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Wednesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed claim to Greenland, saying the issue is for Denmark and Greenland to decide

Trump says "disappointed" with NATO allies on Ankara summit sidelines2026-07-08
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was disappointed with NATO allies regarding the conflict in Iran as he arrived in Ankara, capital of Türkiye, for the alliance's summit.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,6852026-07-08
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,685, and 16,740 others were injured, according to an official update released Tuesday by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.

U.S. heat wave kills dozens during 250th anniversary weekend2026-07-07
The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.

UN relief chief calls head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces over military escalation2026-07-07
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Monday called the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to raise concerns about a military escalation.

NATO faces deepening fault lines ahead of Ankara summit2026-07-06
As leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) prepare to meet in Ankara this week, the alliance is seeking to project unity at a time when disagreements over strategic priorities, defense spending, and its long-term purpose have become increasingly difficult to conceal.

Kuwait launches 100-mln-USD emergency fund to repair war-damaged infrastructure2026-07-06
Kuwait announced Sunday the launch of an emergency response fund with an initial capital of 100 million U.S. dollars, part of the country's efforts to repair facilities damaged in the Iran war.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,954, with 16,592 injured2026-07-05
The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has risen to 2,954, and 16,592 others were injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Saturday.

2-day farewell ceremony of Iran's late supreme leader begins in Tehran2026-07-05
A two-day farewell ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began here at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall on Saturday morning, drawing huge crowds from across the country.

Putin, Trump hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties on U.S. Independence Day2026-07-05
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

Pakistan to host next round of U.S.-Iran talks on July 11 -- Saudi media2026-07-05
Pakistan will host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on July 11, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Saturday.

Wildfire rages in northeastern Spain, scorching 2,300 hectares of land2026-07-04
A large wildfire broke out Friday evening in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, remaining out of control with approximately 2,300 hectares of land burned.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,6452026-07-04
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,645, and 12,666 people were injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Friday.

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