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Three Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon, Local Media Says
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Three Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon, Local Media Says: what we know so far

Three Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon, Local Media Says, Haaretz reports, as outside powers urge de‑escalation. Here is what is at stake now.

June 20, 20267 min
Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years
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Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years: why it matters now

Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years, just behind Singapore out of 70 economies. Here is why it matters and what to watch next.

June 20, 20268 min
Ukrainian drones hit Kapotnya in biggest attack in years
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Ukrainian drones hit Kapotnya in biggest attack in years shocks Moscow

Ukrainian drones hit Kapotnya in biggest attack in years, shrouding Moscow in smoke. Here is what NBC News is reporting and what to watch next.

June 19, 20267 min
Kaja Kallas responds after Israeli foreign minister says he will 'sever all contact' with her
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Kaja Kallas responds after Israeli foreign minister says he will 'sever all contact' with her

Kaja Kallas responds after Israeli foreign minister says he will 'sever all contact' with her, stressing dialogue with Israel and raising stakes for EU-Israel ties.

June 19, 20267 min
Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military
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Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military: What We Know So Far

Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military, with the Taliban’s top court warning of smashed phones and punishment. Here is what is at stake and what to watch next.

June 19, 20267 min
Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say
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Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say

Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say as a U.S.-Iran peace outline skips rockets and drones, raising fresh doubts over U.S. security guarantees.

June 19, 20266 min
Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says
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Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says

Poland arrests a suspect in the killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says. The case highlights rising fears over Russian attacks abroad.

June 19, 20267 min
Here’s how Russia’s nuclear-powered ‘Skyfall’ missile works : NPR
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Here’s how Russia’s nuclear-powered ‘Skyfall’ missile works: NPR explains the risky tech

Here’s how Russia’s nuclear-powered ‘Skyfall’ missile works: NPR breaks down MIT research on Russia’s Burevestnik cruise missile and why analysts warn it’s a terrible idea.

June 19, 20267 min