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Vance Says US–Iran Deal ‘Very Close’ but No Guarantee of Final Agreement
A tentative 60-day ceasefire framework awaits Trump’s approval, with Vance saying more progress needs to be made on some details before a deal can be clinched.
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WHO Identifies Potential Ebola Vaccines for Clinical Trials Amid Outbreak
The WHO said it is working closely with Congo and Uganda ‘to facilitate the implementation of research evaluation’ of the products.
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France’s Economy Flatlines Amid Export Slump, Weak Spending
A sharp drop in exports weighed on France’s economy, with overseas sales falling 3.8 percent in the first quarter.
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Romania Says Russian Drone Hit Apartment Building, Injuring 2
The EU and NATO both vowed to stand with Bucharest in the wake of the incident, which comes amid heightened concerns about Russian activity in Eastern Europe.
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10,000 Sign Petition Against Labor’s Wealth Vehicle Overhaul
‘These changes will make it harder for younger Australians to build financial independence,’ said Wilson Asset Management.
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Iceland’s Parliament Votes to Hold Referendum on Restarting EU Membership Talks
Iceland had initially applied to join the bloc in 2009, after its banking sector collapsed during the 2008 global financial crisis.
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Kazakh Activists Say Police Blocked Trip to US Embassy Over Xinjiang Advocacy
Members of the Atajurt rights group say Kazakh police intercepted activists traveling to Astana to discuss Xinjiang-related prosecutions with U.S. officials.
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Putin Expected to Meet ASEAN Leaders During June Summit in Russia
Lavrov and Lazaro ’reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening constructive dialogue and practical cooperation' between Moscow and the Philippines.
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon
A total of 12 countries carry TPS designations at present.
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Kenya Court Halts US Plan for Ebola Quarantine Facility for Americans
The order is temporary, at least for now.
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Oman Assured US It Won’t Charge Tolls in Strait of Hormuz: Bessent
Trump has said the strait should remain open to international shipping and not be controlled by anybody.
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Woman at Centre of Trans Lawsuit Says She’s Been Banned From Posting on Facebook
Sall Grover says she has been banned from posting on Facebook following a discrimination case involving her female-only app.
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New Consumer Protection Laws Will Increase Airfares, Airlines Tell Inquiry
The airline sector cited examples from the EU and Canada where airfares increased following the introduction of consumer protection schemes.
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US to Designate 2 Major Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations, Rubio Says
The designation, which targets PCC and Comando Vermelho, allows the United States to freeze assets and bars Americans from providing support.
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Australia Secures First Cargo Ship to Prepare for Emergencies
The government has described the move as historic, but opponents say it could drive up costs.
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Australian Welfare Agency Reports 22 Data Breaches in 12 Months
SIM farms, phishing and the dark web are all parts of an increasingly sophisticated scam wave.
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US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sales
The Treasury targeted shadow fleet vessels and front companies to starve the regime of funds for rebuilding its armed forces.
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