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Obama Endorsement Boosts Harris White House Bid
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Washington: Former US President Barack Obama endorsed fellow Democrat Kamala Harris's bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to defeat Donald Trump in November's presidential election.
The…
5.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Tonga Islands: GFZ
Agencies
Hong Kong: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Tonga Islands at 10:05 GMT on Friday, according to the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences.
The quake's epicenter, located at a depth of 10.0 km, was initially reported…
Thousands Evacuated as Record Rains Pound Northern Japan
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Tokyo: Record heavy rain has led to the evacuation of thousands in northern Japan as rivers overflowed, washing away bridges and cars, according to officials and media reports.
At least one person has been killed and four are…
How Will Presidential Election Affect Sri Lanka’s Recovery?
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Colombo: Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.
The election will be the first test of the…
Fire Devastates Parts of Canada’s Jasper’s Main Town
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Montreal: An "out of control" wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, authorities said Thursday, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze.…
Harris ‘Will Not Be Silent’ on Gaza After Tough Talks with Netanyahu
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Washington: Kamala Harris signaled a major shift in US Gaza policy Thursday, with the presidential hopeful telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seal a peace deal and insisting she would not be "silent" on the…
Biden Urges Netanyahu to Finalize Gaza Ceasefire
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Islamabad: President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, address obstacles to aid delivery, and prioritize civilian protection during military operations. …
Israeli Army Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages from Gaza
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Jerusalem:The Israeli military announced that it has recovered the bodies of five individuals taken hostage by Hamas during their October 7 attack on southern Israel.
The recovered hostages include Maya Goren, along with…
Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race, Endorses Kamala Harris
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Washington: US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he will withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, stating in a historic Oval Office address that it is time to pass the torch to "younger voices."
"I revere…
Gaza Ceasefire Deal in ‘Closing Stages’: US Official
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Washington:Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are nearing completion, according to a US official speaking on Wednesday.
This comes ahead of a scheduled meeting between US President Joe Biden and…