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Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump’s threats of tougher sanctions, and his territorial demands may widen as Russian forces advance, three sources close to the Kremlin said.

July 16, 2025 8:48 am
 

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Lebanon's worst drought on record drains largest reservoir

Water levels at Lebanon’s largest reservoir on the Litani River have fallen to historic lows amid what experts describe as the country’s worst drought on record, threatening agriculture, electricity production, and domestic water supplies.

July 16, 2025 7:49 am
 

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China's economy slows as consumers tighten belts

China’s economy slowed less than expected in the second quarter in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn that weak demand at home and rising global trade risks will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

July 15, 2025 5:27 pm
 

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14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year — about the same number as the year before — according to U.N. health officials.

July 15, 2025 5:14 pm
 

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Nigeria’s ex-president Buhari of Africa dies at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday.

July 15, 2025 3:39 pm
 

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Japan warns of China’s military moves as biggest strategic challenge

Japan raised strong caution against China’s rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from its southwestern coasts to the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic challenge.

July 15, 2025 2:19 pm
 

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India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings

India’s government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them.

July 15, 2025 1:59 pm
 

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Texas flood death toll rises to 131, new storms loom

The official tally of storm-related deaths across Texas rose to 131 on Monday as authorities warned of yet another round of heavy rains 10 days after a Hill Country flash flood that transformed the Guadalupe River into a killer torrent.

July 15, 2025 12:43 pm
 

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Gazans' daily struggle for water after deadly strike

The al-Manasra family rarely get enough water for both drinking and washing after their daily trudge to a Gaza distribution point like the one where eight people were killed on Sunday in a strike that Israel’s military said had missed its target.

July 15, 2025 11:36 am
 

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Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza

Egypt’s foreign minister said on Monday that the flow of aid into Gaza has not increased despite an agreement last week between Israel and the European Union that should have had that result.

July 15, 2025 10:01 am
 

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Zelenskiy thanks Trump for readiness to support Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump after his announcement of new weapons for Ukraine and thanked him for his support.

July 15, 2025 7:42 am
 

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Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin “talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening.”

July 14, 2025 5:00 pm

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