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Image for Russia says four killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian-controlled Enerhodar
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Russia says four killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian-controlled Enerhodar

MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters) - Four people were killed and a further four were injured in a Ukrainian d...

12th July, 2026

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Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

By Cassell Bryan-Low LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - Germany is funding 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine...

12th July, 2026

Image for Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit

By Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday said it clos...

11th July, 2026

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Trump says US, Iran agree to continue talks but ceasefire over

By Steve Holland and Enas Alashray WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said...

11th July, 2026

Image for North Korea condemns US, allies after NATO summit, vows to safeguard sovereignty
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North Korea condemns US, allies after NATO summit, vows to safeguard sovereignty

SEOUL, July 11 (Reuters) - North Korea condemned the United States and its allies on Saturday for wh...

11th July, 2026

Image for China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
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China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says

By Olena Harmash KYIV, July 10 (Reuters) - China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia tow...

10th July, 2026

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Analysis-How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a...

10th July, 2026

Image for Tanker traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran clashes
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Tanker traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran clashes

By Ahmed Elimam and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, July 10 (Reuters) - Daily tanker traffic in the Strait o...

10th July, 2026

Image for Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says
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Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says

PARIS, July 10 (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will jo...

10th July, 2026

Image for Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles
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Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

MOSCOW, July 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about th...

10th July, 2026

Image for Analysis-Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent
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Analysis-Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

By Greg Torode HONG KONG, July 10 (Reuters) - China's submarine-fired ballistic missile test into th...

10th July, 2026

Image for Oil edges lower, but heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist
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Oil edges lower, but heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist

By Nicole Jao July 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trading on Friday but remained on track f...

10th July, 2026