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Apr 17, 2026
Moscow [Russia], April 17: Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka summoned the Russian ambassador on Thursday after threats from Moscow against European arms manufacturers. Prague is demanding an explanation for the latest statements by the Russian Defence Ministry and former president Dmitry Medvedev, a spokesman said.
We are very close to deal with Iran, says Trump
Lebanese army urges caution ahead of ceasefire
No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Nine killed in second Turkiye school shooting in 24 hours
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Russia and Azerbaijan settle row over plane crash
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Indonesia and US sign 'major' defence cooperation partnership agreement
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Mexico City [Mexico], April 15: Authorities in Haiti have arrested seven officials following a deadly stampede that killed 25 people at a historic fortress in...
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Spain's Sanchez govt to legalise half a million migrants through royal decree
Madrid [Spain], April 15: Some half a million undocumented migrants living in Spain are to be legalized through a royal decree, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's left-wing minority government announced following a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks in Washington
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel
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Trump's $10 bn lawsuit against Wall Street Journal thrown out
Turkiye detains 12 people after shoot-out near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
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