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Guinea votes in referendum that could let coup leader run for president
Guinea holds a long-awaited referendum on Sunday on a new constitution that could permit coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president ...Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered
The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran’s powerful ...North Korea fires ballistic missile as regional tensions simmer
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, ...Ten-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even ...Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass ...Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire
By Steve Holland and Maayan Lubell Reuters Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with ...Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, three dead
Overnight strikes killed three people including a boy in Ukraine and two children in Russia, officials from both countries said on Thursday. ...U.S., Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Diplomats worked through back channels on Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran after Washington ...As war rages, Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel’s envoy hailing a “wonderful exchange” and saying the two ...US blockade of Iranian ports sparks Gulf retaliation threat
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Parisa Hafezi Reuters The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around ...North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
By Kyu-seok Shim Reuters North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational ...















