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Israel Vows to Enforce Gaza Blockade Against Incoming Ship Convoy
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Israel Vows to Enforce Gaza Blockade Against Incoming Ship Convoy

The ship convoy sailing towards Gaza with supplies will not be allowed to dock at the Gaza Strip and thus break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory.
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote
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Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote

Iran will terminate its cooperation with the UN's atomic energy agency IAEA after the UN Security Council voted to reinstate sanctions against the country, the country's highest security body announced on Saturday.
Portugal to Recognize Independent Palestinian State Sunday
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Portugal to Recognize Independent Palestinian State Sunday

EU and NATO Condemn Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia
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EU and NATO Condemn Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia

EU and Nato direct sharp criticism towards Russia since Russian fighter planes violated Estonia's airspace for twelve minutes. Estonia refers to Nato's article 4 for a crisis meeting about the air violation when three planes of the type Mig-31 flew in over the Gulf of Finland
Israel Labels Thunberg's Gaza Flotilla a Jihad Initiative
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Israel Labels Thunberg's Gaza Flotilla a Jihad Initiative

The convoy which, with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, is sailing towards Gaza with supplies is a "jihad initiative", claims Israel.
Syria and Israel Nearing Agreement to Halt Military Actions
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Syria and Israel Nearing Agreement to Halt Military Actions

Syria will conclude several agreements with Israel before the year is over. Among other things, it's about getting an end to Israel's attacks in Syria, according to a source at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project
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Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project

Sweden's national security council is today no more than a discussion forum, according to the former Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) verdict on the Prime Minister and party brother Ulf Kristersson's prestige project. To become credible and be of use, it must become narrower, sharper and – including the security advisor – be given a clear role, Billström claims in his new book
Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza
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Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza

Israel's intensified offensive against Gaza city is condemned by among others the UN, European powers and the King of Spain. The concern is great for more civilian casualties
Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel
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Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

A number of Arab and Muslim countries are urging a review of all "diplomatic and economic" relations with Israel. The statement comes after an extraordinary summit in Qatar on Monday
Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM
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Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

Russian drones deliberately violated Polish airspace last week, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. This is incredibly close to Sweden
Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone
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Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Venezuela reports that the USA stopped and seized a fishing boat for eight hours on water that falls within Venezuela's economic zone.
Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt
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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for coup attempt. Bolsonaro's defenders state that the verdict will be appealed
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

UK Ambassador Mandelson Fired Over Leaked Epstein Emails
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UK Ambassador Mandelson Fired Over Leaked Epstein Emails

The UK's US ambassador Peter Mandelson is being fired after leaked emails revealed his deep friendship with the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal is believed to become a headache for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour, where Mandelson has been a key figure for several decades
Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine
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Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine

Sweden will phase out its aid to Myanmar and in the long term terminate the development cooperation with the country, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs writes in a press release.
UK Government Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy Becomes Justice Minister
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UK Government Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy Becomes Justice Minister

United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is leaving her post after a tax blunder. The resignation has led to a reshuffle in Keir Starmer's government – where three of the heaviest ministers switch jobs with each other
EU Official Teresa Ribera Labels Gaza Events as Genocide
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EU Official Teresa Ribera Labels Gaza Events as Genocide

The European Commission's Vice-President Teresa Ribera openly calls the events in Gaza a genocide.
Xi and Kim Highlight Unshakeable Friendship in Beijing Meeting
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Xi and Kim Highlight Unshakeable Friendship in Beijing Meeting

North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-Un does not often leave his homeland. Now he is in Beijing, where he has attended this week's massive military parade and met China's president Xi Jinping
15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared
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15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared

At least 15 people have been killed since a well-known cable car derailed in Portugal's capital Lisbon. National mourning has been declared
US Plan for Gaza: Cash Incentives for Voluntary Relocation
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US Plan for Gaza: Cash Incentives for Voluntary Relocation

Golf courses, beach resorts, luxury hotels with sea views and AI-driven "smart" cities. These are some of the parts of a leaked plan for Gaza after the war
US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting
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US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

USA announces that it denies entry visas for several Palestinian representatives ahead of the upcoming meeting in the UN General Assembly. Among those affected is the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas, according to source information
France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks
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France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks

France and Germany will provide Ukraine with more air defense after the massive Russian air attacks in recent days. The countries announce this in a joint statement
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Sweden to mark its opposition to the "continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilian population".
USA Approves $7.8 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine
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USA Approves $7.8 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine

The White House has given the green light to a weapons package to Ukraine worth approximately 7. 8 billion kronor, announces the US Department of State
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