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UK Warplane Capability Key Amid Defence Review: Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of Britain’s fighter jet capability but stopped short of guaranteeing its next-generation combat air programme with Japan and Italy would not be affected by a defence policy review.

July 23, 2024 4:34 pm
 

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Modi faces balancing act in post-election budget

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first post-election budget on Tuesday will seek to lay out an economic vision that balances fiscal prudence with the expectations of disgruntled voters and the demands of his coalition partners.

July 23, 2024 3:20 pm
 

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Israel re-enters Khan Younis, 70 killed after evacuation order

Israel sent tanks back into the greater Khan Younis area after ordering evacuations of some districts it said had been used for renewed attacks by militants and at least 70 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, Gaza medics said.

July 23, 2024 1:24 pm
 

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House calls for secret service chief's resignation

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle rebuffed bipartisan calls to resign for security failures that allowed a would-be assassin to wound Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and rankled lawmakers by refusing to provide details about the incident.

July 23, 2024 10:27 am
 

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Blinken strengthens US ties in Asia amid domestic uncertainty

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Asia this week to reassure allies and partners of U.S. support, the State Department’s top official for Asia said on Monday, as the November U.S. presidential election casts uncertainty over Washington’s foreign policy.

July 23, 2024 9:15 am
 

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Gunman kills six in Croatia nursing home shooting

A gunman entered a nursing home in northwestern Croatia on Monday shooting dead five people, including his mother, and injuring six others, a government minister said.

July 23, 2024 8:22 am
 

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Pelosi backs Harris for White House run

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris won the support of one of America’s longest-serving and best-known Democrats on Monday – Nancy Pelosi – in her bid to succeed President Joe Biden, who on Sunday ended his reelection bid.

July 23, 2024 6:34 am
 

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Backed by Biden, Harris moves to lock up White House bid

Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, seeking the support of fellow Democrats with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health.

July 22, 2024 5:02 pm
 

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Taiwan starts annual war games

Taiwan started its annual Han Kuang war games on Monday, which this year aim to be as close as possible to actual combat with no script and simulating how to repel a Chinese attack.

July 22, 2024 4:42 pm
 

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HDFC Bank Shares Rise on Improved Margins

HDFC Bank’s opens new tab shares rose nearly 2.5% on Monday, after India’s top private lender reported improved margins for a second consecutive quarter, and said it will normalise a key liquidity ratio going forward.

July 22, 2024 3:34 pm
 

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Bridge collapses in China killing 15 after flash floods

At least 15 people have died after a bridge partially collapsed in China’s Shaanxi province with rescue efforts remaining underway as of Sunday evening, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

July 22, 2024 2:22 pm
 

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China, Philippines Reach Deal on South China Sea Resupply Missions

The Philippines and China have “reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement” for resupply missions to a beached Filipino naval ship in the South China Sea, Manila’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

July 22, 2024 1:16 pm

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