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Russian forces make sudden thrust in eastern Ukraine, open source data shows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Tuesday that Russia was preparing for new offensive operations just days before the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska.
Police investigate after woman found dead on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body
US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million
'Historic day for Armenia, Azerbaijan': Trump to host leaders for peace signing ceremony
'Won't accept lectures': Athens mayor, Israeli amb. clash over antisemitic incidents, graffiti
"It is appalling that Mr. Ambassador focuses only on graffiti (which is obviously being erased), while an unprecedented genocide is being carried out in Gaza," the mayor of Athens wrote.
Finance Ministry downplays US 15% tariff on Israeli goods, say there is ongoing dialogue for deal
The rate set for Israel is down from the initial 17% rate issued by the US president in the executive order signed in April, which imposed tariffs on a host of nations.
At least 50 feared dead as Soviet-era passenger plane crashes in Russia's far east
The burning fuselage of the plane, which was from the Soviet era and was nearly 50 years old, was spotted on the ground by a helicopter, and rescue crews were rushing to the scene.
Afghan women battle the Taliban's Sharia laws with hair salons, underground businesses - report
From underground hair salons to selling makeup and jewelry online, a report by The Washington Post details the daily struggles that women in Afghanistan face.
Thailand deploys F-16 jet against Cambodian forces as border clash escalates
The clash came after Thailand recalled its ambassador to Cambodia on Wednesday and said it would expel Cambodia's envoy in Bangkok.
Half of Israelis view Iran as greatest threat to country, 17% say Hamas - survey
Other countries, including the United States, China, and Russia, were not cited as significant threats by substantial portions of the Israeli public.
At least 27 killed, scores injured as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into college campus
The pilot was among those killed in the incident, the military said, adding that a committee had been formed to investigate its cause.
France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal
"Today's transfer of Camp Geille marks a new stage in the evolution of the partnership between our two armed forces," General Pascal Ianni said.
Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh
Muslim-majority Malaysia has detained hundreds of people for suspected militant activities after a 2016 attack in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, that was linked to Islamic State.
Turkish teenager honor killed after fiance learns she was carrying baby conceived by rape
Oya Budak’s death marks the 207th case of femicide in Turkey this year, according to women’s rights organizations.
Israel calls on China to rein in Iran's military and nuclear ambitions - report
China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."
