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Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree to jointly patrol border conflict zone
On July 10, border guards of the two states engaged in an armed clash with each other for several hours in the area of Tamdyk in the Batken district of Kyrgyzstan
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Resumption of wide-scale US strikes on Iran would be costly step — Trump
According to the US leader, a resumption of wide-scale US strikes would lead to the months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Russian troops liberate Khimik community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 180 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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NATO drills aimed at practicing coordination during potential anti-Russia operation — MP
Alexander Boroday said that NATO countries are building up their forces near Russia's borders
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Russia hits 10 military enterprises in Kiev — Russia’s envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya says the Russian armed forces are attacking targets with precision weapons
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EU to restrict high-performance alloys exports as part of anti-Russian sanctions — Kallas
According to the EU top diplomat, the import of car parts, several precious-metals ores and chemicals will also be restricted
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Car bomb explosion outside Moscow kills driver — investigative authority
According to investigators, a car was blown up while passing by an apartment building in Balashikha at about 5:30 a.m.
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Trump says US, Iran may sign deal in next two weeks
According to the US president, Iran is ready to forego nuclear weapons
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IAEA opts to ignore incident with drone attack on Russian field engineers — diplomat
Russian servicemen demonstrated courage and valor and continued mine clearance works, Mikhail Ulyanov said
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Nebenzya comments on pause in Ukraine talks, utter disgrace at UNSC meeting on Starobelsk
The Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations stressed that Kiev had demonstrated its unwillingness to compromise
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Russia, Belarus have no problems in gas cooperation — ambassador to Russia
Yury Seliverstov added that the countries would like to decide on a longer-term period of collaboration
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West turns Ukraine into 'criminal empire' — Russian MFA
Department director Pyotr Ilyichev poitnted to dangerous attempts by Western countries to use terrorist groups and extremist forces in order to preserve hotspots of tension
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Moscow, Minsk ready to use nuclear weapons to defend Union State — Russia
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin also noted the demonstrative and provocative build-up of NATO's armed forces in the immediate vicinity of the borders of the Union State
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Since beginning of war, 29 ships attacked in Middle East — UKMTO
The authority said it had also received 23 reports of suspicious activity and two cases of hijacking
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Russian Chess Federation responds to FIDE’s request about activities on new territories
As a member of the International Chess Federation, the RCF follows the statutes of the international federation, Executive Director Alexander Tkachyov said
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No reduction in Kiev’s recruitment activity towards residents of Russia’s Northwest — FSB
Alexander Bortnikov, director of Russia’s Federal Security Service, reported that various preemptive measures are being implemented at the regional level
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Fighting in Ukraine may spread to other regions, top Turkish diplomat warns
According to Hakan Fidan, the parties are seeking to strike an increasing number of different targets in order to change the current military balance
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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North Korea and China agree to strengthen strategic coordination and cooperation
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping agreed to hold celebrations in both countries on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the two countries
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Israel, Iran agree to stop strikes for a week, Trump reveals
The US president noted that he could not blame Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for retaliatory strikes on Iran
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Riyadh reengineered logistics from Hormuz to Red Sea — minister
Current events have shown the world that Saudi Arabia, regardless of the political tension and the challenges, always will continue to show ability to grow and to be resistant, Bandar Al-Khorayef added
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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended from office — statement
The measure will remain in force until a decision is made on disciplinary proceedings in connection with allegations of sexual harassment
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Russian tactical nuclear weapons pose no threat to US — diplomat
"The attempts to put this issue at the core of a strategic stability dialogue or some negotiations on nuclear arms control still hold no prospects," Andrey Belousov said
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What is known about prison terror plot foiled by FSB in Russia’s Ulyanovsk Region
The attack was plotted by a supporter of an international terrorist organization, banned in Russia
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Several EU countries want to resume dialogue with Russia in OSCE — Russian envoy
These countries are unable to promote their stance independently, bypassing the European Union and NATO, because they are not ready to go against the 'bloc' approach, Dmitry Polyansky said
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Zelensky holds phone talk with Witkoff, Kushner — Axios journalist
Barak Ravid gave no further information about the conversation
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No Ukraine talks currently taking place, Russia’s UN envoy says
Vasily Nebenzya said that Kiev is not ready to make any compromises
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Moscow-led bloc seeks to respond to crises more quickly — deputy secretary general
Valery Semerikov revealed that the Collective Security Council had approved a new provision on the CSTO’s response to crisis situations
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Bodies of two more Azerbaijanis killed in drone attack in Sea of Azov discovered
The Foreign Ministry reported that 19 Azerbaijani citizens, the crew members of the two vessels that were hit by the drone attack, have already been sent home
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Poland does not intend to block negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession — Tusk
"Poland will support Ukraine on its path to Europe on terms that will be European, as well as safe and beneficial for Poland," the Polish prime minister added
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Russian envoy calls Kiev’s attacks on Zaporozhye nuke challenge to international security
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that the attacks demonstrated the Kiev regime's disregard for the basic principles of nuclear safety
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IN BRIEF: EU authorizes its ships to detain tankers carrying Russian oil
This applies to tankers described by Brussels as "shadow fleet"
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Ukrainian army fired up to 677 projectiles at Russian territory daily last week — diplomat
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the Ukrainian army’s strike on a commuter bus traveling from Podolsk outside Moscow to the Crimean capital of Simferopol caused "the most tragic consequences"
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Russia strongly condemns Kiev’s criminal attack on civilian train in Crimea — diplomat
Maria Zakharova said the train was not involved in any military logistics and was a purely civilian target
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Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un reach important consensus on advancing bilateral ties
The Chinese president said that during the visit he and Kim Jong Un reached important agreements, including maintaining high-level contacts, deepening strategic coordination, expanding practical cooperation and strengthening people-to-people ties
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Ukraine should explain its role in Nord Stream blasts — AfD leader
Alice Weidel argued that Ukraine should also compensate Germany
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Chance of Putin-Trump conversation, mediation on Ukraine — Kremlin spokesman's remarks
The mediation process on the Ukraine track is "currently stalled," Dmitry Peskov said
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Kiev makes no secret of its growing intent to strike civilians — expert
Alexander Mikhailov said that Ukraine is trying to break the will of Russians
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Up to 500 Ukrainian soldiers may be trapped in center of Konstantinovka — expert
Andrey Marochko previously said that Russian troops were advancing on Konstantinovka from two directions
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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NAC elaborates extra-measures to neutralize terrorist threats in northwest of Russia
Participants in the meeting discussed measures to improve the prevention of terrorist threats in the Northwest Federal District amid the ongoing special military operation
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Ukraine home to about 100,000 phone scammers targeting Russians — senior diplomat
According to director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department for New Challenges and Threats Pyotr Ilyichev, the number of schemes targeting Russian nationals has increased threefold from 2021-2023
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US’ Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz — NYT
The cause of the accident is currently unclear, the newspaper reported
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Europe wants to ban entry to EU for all participants in Russian Special Military Operation
The EU foreign ministers will discuss the draft package on June 15
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Press review: NATO drills near Russia as Armenia keeps same policy after elections
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 9th
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Iran wants to end war rather than normalize relations with US — parliament speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf blamed the United States and Israel for the latest escalation
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Drones injure one in Belgorod Region, set fire to private homes in Russia’s southern area
Over the past night, alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed 140 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over Russian regions
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Zaporozhye nuke ready to share its experience in combat conditions with Bushehr — director
Yury Chernichuk says the plant will be able to provide some consultations to any nuclear power plant in the world
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Zelensky’s impolite letter and woman as UN chief: Lavrov’s statements
The fact that Vladimir Zelensky’s letter was made public indicates that Ukraine is not interested in talks, the Russian foreign minister said
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IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman’s remarks on Crimean train strike, Armenian polls
Dmitry Peskov said the Ukrainian armed forces’ strike on a passenger train in Crimea makes the start of the peace process more difficult
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Leader of Germany’s Left Party suggests Merkel as mediator in Ukrainian talks
According to the report, Jan van Aken said that Europe should assume a more active role in the diplomatic effort
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Permission to detain tankers with Russian oil escalates risks
"The decision is aimed not merely at the Russian economy but more against the prospects of restoring normal relations and building sustainable peace in the future," Konstantin Basyuk said
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Russia says Kiev convenes UN Security Council meetings too often
Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Yevstigneyeva added that these meetings do not lead to anything positive or constructive
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Armenian elections inherently unfair — Russian expert
Unprecedented pressure was exerted on the opposition, Areg Agasaryan said
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Russia’s Baltic Fleet kicks off maneuvers with over 10 fighter jets and bombers
The pilots will practice destroying convoys of a potential enemy’s military equipment, command posts and amassed manpower, military-industrial installations and warships
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Stubb's comment about Russia worst disaster for supporters of escalation in Europe — paper
According to a commentary by Junge Welt, the Finnish president could become one of the few European politicians capable of conducting a dialogue with Russia
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US shows no interest in returning to understandings reached in Alaska — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, the Russian president has recently confirmed that Moscow was ready to follow the understandings outlined at the Anchorage meeting
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Kim Jong Un says ready to bring relations between North Korea, China to new level — KCNA
The official stressed that North Korea and China are connected not only by their neighborhood, but also by a common ideology, as well as a history of cooperation
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Moscow to move threat further away if long-range weapons supplied to Kiev, says Lavrov
On June 1, Washington announced that it would provide a new military aid package to Ukraine that would include the delivery of HIMARS weapons and ammunition
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys nearly 60 Ukrainian heavy combat octocopters over day
The Russian servicemen uncovered and destroyed 38 UAV control posts over the past 24 hours
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Pokemon Go player data could be used for military drone navigation system — paper
According to Trouw, at the end of 2025, Niantic Spatial, a company based on the Pokemon Go developer, set up a collaboration with Vantor, which uses a visual positioning system to navigate military drones, robotic platforms, vehicles, and other equipment
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EU authorizes ships in Mediterranean to detain tankers carrying Russian oil — Kallas
The EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy said the main objective of the measure is to "curb Russia from funding" its military operation in Ukraine
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Finnish parliamentary committee approves bill allowing storage of nukes in country
The report noted that opposition lawmakers from the Social Democratic Party, the Green League and the Left Alliance did not support the proposal
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Ukraine peace talks 'alive and well', will benefit everybody involved — US lawmaker
Anna Paulina Luna highlighted that the media were trying to destroy the Donald Trump administration’s peace efforts
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'Rock bottom' level of disgrace seen at UNSC meeting on Starobelsk attack — Russian envoy
As Vasily Nebenzya stressed, the people looked pathetic, failing to find the simple words of sympathy for the ones who were killed
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Putin-Trump tunnel could become one of most expensive projects ever — expert
According to Director of the Center for Arctic and Northern Urbanism at the Higher School of Economics Nadezhda Zamyatina, the main challenges relate to the delivery of materials and the creation of the accompanying infrastructure in Chukotka
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Ukrainian strikes killed more than 40 Russians over past week — envoy
234 people, including 18 minors, sustained injuries
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Kremlin takes note of numerous reports of election irregularities in Armenia — spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that the Kremlin was in no rush to congratulate Nikol Pashinyan
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Russia-China January-May trade volume jumps by 22.9% to $109.5 billion — customs
In May, the turnover amounted to $23.72 billion, flat on April levels
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US to continue to seek deal with Iran regardless of Israel's position — Vance
The vice president says this is in the best interest of the US
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West promotes dubious plans for association of Palestine with Arab countries — MFA
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that attempts to act in the Middle East settlement bypassing the positions of the Arab states are doomed to failure
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EU to sanction ninety Russian banks — Reuters
According to the report, the measure will bring the number of Russian banks under sanctions to a half of all Russian financial institutions engaged in international transactions
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Ukraine loses 80 heavy hexacopters during day from actions of West battlegroup
53 unmanned aircraft control points were also discovered and destroyed
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EC head promises Kiev €9 bln by end of month, start accession talks
Ursula von der Leyen also announced that the first negotiating cluster on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU will open in the coming days
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Trump tells Netanyahu he could lose support if Iran situation escalates — Axios
The US president said, as cited by the news portal, that Israel only notified the US of the impending strikes on Iran shortly before their launch
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s transport, energy sites over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Russia insists on US nuclear weapons withdrawal from Europe — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov mentioned the existing possibility of inflicting damage on the most important civilian and military infrastructure facilities in Russia
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Russian Baltic Fleet forces repel enemy drone attack on naval base in drills
The personnel also delivered fire on the targets that simulated a hypothetical enemy’s UAVs, practiced the assignments of radiation, chemical and biological protection
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Israel stops striking Iran but will respond to any new attack, Netanyahu warns
The Israeli prime minister added that Iran and Hezbollah are "weaker than ever"
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Elections in Armenia held with intervention of collective West — politician
Former Deputy Speaker of the Armenian parliament Eduard Sharmazanov says even during its April 4 congress, the Republican Party of Armenia signaled the beginning of rigging of the parliamentary polls
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European Commission unveils proposals on 21st anti-Russian sanction package
This sanctions package will be the biggest one over the last two years
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Ruins of ancient Tyre damaged by Israeli airstrikes — minister
Ghassan Salame called on the international community to protect the antiquities of Tyre from destruction
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Over 1,000 cultural heritage sites threatened amid Ukrainian attacks — governor
According to Alexander Khinshtein, the White Book established in the region currently includes 79 churches, monuments and other cultural heritage sites that have been damaged or completely destroyed as a result of Ukrainian attacks
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Kalashnikov Group delivers large batch of GP-34 grenade launchers to state customer
According to the press office, the volumes of the weapon’s production remain at a high level
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Ukraine attacks settlements of Donetsk People’s Republic 12 times
Information has been received about the death of one and injury of two civilians
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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FSB foils prison terror plot in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region
The Federal Security Service reported that the convict, "driven by religious hatred and enmity, attempted to undermine the foundations of traditional Islam"
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Air defenses down 20 drones flying toward Chongar bridge in Kherson Region — governor
The bridge was temporarily closed for traffic
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Russia says supports direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also said it is important that all external forces adhere to the binding resolutions of the UN Security Council, send coordinated signals to the parties to the conflict
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Death toll in Philippines earthquake increases to 37
According to the Office of Civil Defense, cited by GMA News, a total of 456 people were injured, and four more are missing
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Ukraine’s strike on train in Crimea meant disrupt tourist season, intimidate — expert
Kiev continues its terrorist activities against civilians, Andrey Marochko said
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Zelensky calls cases of Ukrainian drones appearing over Baltics 'occasional'
Recent reports have pointed to Ukrainian drones entering the airspace of Baltic states, with UAVs reportedly crashing in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia
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Organizers of 2026 FIFA World Cup withdraw Iran’s ticket allocation — agency
All Iranian football fans who have already finalized their travel plans will now be unable to attend matches supporting their national team
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US struck Kuwait with copied Iranian drone to sell it air defense systems — diplomat
The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority said on June 3 that the passenger terminal T1 at Kuwait International Airport has been attacked by drones and missiles launched from Iran
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Final results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections to be announced on June 14 — CEC
According to Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan, until that date, the authority will continue ballot counting, will also consider complaints and statements
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US did not help Israel in repelling Iranian missile strike — journalist
"The US military didn't take part in the Israeli attacks against Iran, the first since the ceasefire," CBS News correspondent Jennifer Jacobs said
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IN BRIEF: MFA on turning Ukraine into 'criminal empire' and growing potential for conflict
According to the statement, the conflict potential is growing worldwide amid the West’s dangerous attempts to use terrorist groups and extremist forces to keep afloat hotbeds of tensions
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Ex-president’s bloc to dispute outcome of Armenian parliamentary election
Robert Kocharyan said the election process was held amid pressure from the authorities and was accompanied by arrests of opposition activists
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