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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the UN's nuclear watchdog would not be given access to Iranian nuclear sites attacked during its recent war with Israel without a concrete deal being agreed. "The facilities that were attacked have their own story, and until a decision is made and a conclusion is reached between us, the IAEA and ...
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The United States reportedly sent Ukraine a new peace proposal with Russia on Wednesday, according to Axios, the Financial Times, and the New York Times. A senior Ukrainian official told AFP that the 28-point plan appears to incorporate several of Russia’s demands. While the proposal may be acceptable to Moscow, Ukrainian authorities view it as ...
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On November 17, 2025, just ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit to Washington, the United States announced the imminent sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic alliance. But what is the F-35, and what makes it one of the most sought-after combat aircraft in the ...
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The International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday adopted a resolution that called on Iran to provide it with access and information regarding its nuclear program, as required under UN resolutions. The vote came a day after the head of IAEA renewed his call for Tehran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United ...
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Somalia Tourisme Tension Beaches
In Mogadishu, turquoise waters create a postcard illusion, but reality is more complex. Somalia wants to change its image and revive tourism, despite frequent attacks outside the capital. With renovated roads, an e-visa system, and guided tours under armed escort, a few travelers venture onto the white sands. A bold gamble for a country trying to ...
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USA Saudi Arabia Nvidia Humain AI
Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm Humain has announced a new partnership with Nvidia, as US officials cleared the way for the sale of advanced microchips to the Gulf kingdom. The announcement came as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington this week, where the heir to the Saudi throne secured a deal to purchase ...
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Kurdish forces killed two Syrian soldiers in overnight clashes in the country's northeast, the defense ministry said Thursday, with the Kurds saying they were targeting positions used by the Islamic State group. The ministry said in a statement carried by SANA state news agency, that clashes took place after the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ...
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Spine Surgical Robotics Europe Innovation
The spine has always symbolized human fragility. Operating on it once meant risking pain, complications, or even paralysis. Spine surgery traditionally involved large incisions, long recoveries, and deep scars. Now, in Nancy, a trio of pioneering doctors is redefining the rules with minimally invasive robotic spine surgery: a breakthrough that ...
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Australia has conceded defeat in a bruising diplomatic struggle over hosting rights to next year's UN climate summit, with Turkey prevailing despite holding a much weaker hand. Exactly who presides over the blockbuster global event is still in play, but Australia's long-running campaign to bring COP31 to Adelaide is over. "Obviously, it would be ...
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Shoppers could face higher prices for phones, laptops, and other gadgets next year, manufacturers and analysts warn, as AI data centers hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics. The world's biggest tech companies are plowing head-spinningly huge sums into building the hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools like ...
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US prosecutors on Wednesday said a Florida politician has been indicted on allegations she stole $5 million in federal disaster funds and used the money to finance her 2021 campaign. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat elected from south Florida, is accused of teaming up with her brother and others to keep a $5 million ...
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Forty-two people were injured when an express train crashed with a passenger train in the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, rescuers said. The accident occurred near the city of Ceske Budejovice about 150 kilometers (100 miles) south of Prague. "There are 40 people with light injuries and two with serious injuries," ambulance service ...