US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’
The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’.
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Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
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Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
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Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks
President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.
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Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
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Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties
Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.
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US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade
The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.
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‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain
Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.
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What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years
The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.
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How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly mountain collapse
A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Scientists say decades of warming helped set the disaster in motion.
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Sweden's center-left bloc set to win election, STV reports
The center-left opposition won the Swedish elections by a very slim margin, the public broadcaster reported after 99% of the votes were counted. Thorny negotiations await the bloc even if the result is confirmed.
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US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue…
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For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio
Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.
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Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups
The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.
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Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup
Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.
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US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike
The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to cut interest rates. Also…
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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE…
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Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history
In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan’s presidential advisor Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.
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Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
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US interest rates raised for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
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US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
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Encouraging signs in DR Congo Ebola fight
In tonight's edition, signs of a welcome slowdown in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak. Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country. And in northern Senegal, scientists are using fish to keep their food stoicks and communtites healthy.
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Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living
Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
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