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European parliament debate sparks backlash in Ireland
EU vice president criticized over remarks on Ireland's history

DUBLIN, Ireland: Following a recent debate in the European Parliament, a vice president of the European Commission has been criticized...

U.S. abandons inter-agency effort to pressure Moscow on Ukraine
Trump admin quietly shutters Russia pressure group, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A quiet shift inside the Trump administration has stalled a key diplomatic initiative aimed at pushing Russia toward...

Aircraft orders expected as Paris airshow opens, despite recent crises
Paris airshow opens amid global aviation uncertainty

PARIS, France: The Paris Airshow kicked off on June 16, attracting attention with expected aircraft orders, but overshadowed by the...

Asia warming nearly twice as fast as global average, warns WMO
Asia warming nearly twice as fast as global average, warns WMO

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], Jun 23 (ANI): Asia is currently warming at nearly twice the global average, driving extreme weather...

Despite geopolitical conflict, prolonged oil supply disruption is unlikely, gold to rally: UBS Report
Despite geopolitical conflict, prolonged oil supply disruption is unlikely, gold to rally: UBS Report

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): There won't be a prolonged disruption to oil supplies, as there is no likelihood of escalation in...

India has enough crude supplies to last several weeks- Oil Minister
India has enough crude supplies to last several weeks- Oil Minister

New Delhi has said it would be able to offset the effects of a Hormuz Strait closure New Delhi has enough crude oil supplies to last...

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Assisted dying bill clears key hurdle in UK Parliament
UK Parliament backs assisted dying in historic vote

LONDON, U.K.: In a landmark moment for Britain, lawmakers in the House of Commons have voted in favour of legalising assisted dying,...

International law no longer a priority among Western leaders
World returns to 'law of jungle' in face of pre-emptive strikes

Western support for Israel's right to strike Iran backs up a pattern of pre-emptive violence that critics say is further eroding international...

Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal
Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...

Leaked call pushes Thai govt to the brink as allies waver
Thai PM faces coalition crisis after leak and party walkout

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's government is facing its biggest crisis in nearly a year, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's...

Trump orders U.S. to join Netanyahu's war on Iran
Trump fires opening salvos in U.S. declaration of war on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump how bowed to pro-Israel elements in his administration and Congress, announcing that the...

Swiss National Bank responds to strong franc and US trade doubts
Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to 0% amid inflation drop

ZURICH, Switzerland: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its key interest rate to zero percent on June 19 to respond to falling inflation,...