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Aug 21, 2024
Brussels [Belgium], August 21: The European Union (EU) has approved a 5-billion-euro (5.56 billion U.S. dollars) state subsidy from Germany to support the construction and operation of a new microchip manufacturing plant, the European Commission announced on Tuesday.
Musk says 'willing to serve' in US govt
German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old ex-Nazi camp secretary
Convention spotlight shines on Biden - with speech he never wanted to give
Russia urges Kursk residents and soldiers to boost online security
Kenya 'psychopath' serial killer suspect escapes from police
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For black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars
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Prabowo visits Australia, unveils defense pact
Canberra [Australia], August 21: Australia and Indonesia cemented a landmark new defense pact Tuesday, pledging closer cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as a new leader...
Putin visits Chechnya for first time since 2011
Moscow [Russia], August 21: RT reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Chechnya on the evening of August 20 (local time), in his first...
Russia shoots down Ukrainian UAV heading towards Moscow
Moscow [Russia], August 21: Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and the provinces of Bryansk, Tula and Rostov, according to Russian officials.
Blinken in Egypt seeking progress towards Gaza ceasefire deal
Cairo [Egypt], August 21: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed for progress towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as he visited Egypt.
Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official
Geneva [Switzerland], August 21: A World Health Organization official stressed that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the...
US criticises Israeli PM's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance
Washington [US], August 21: A senior US administration official has pushed back at reported comments by Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing the Israeli prime minister of making...
Barack Obama headlines DNC, Republicans endorse Harris
Washington [US], August 21: Former U.S. President Barack Obama returns to the national stage on Tuesday night to boost his longtime Democratic ally Kamala Harris...
Gaza ceasefire must initiate broader international recognition for Palestinian state: Sisi to Blinken
Cairo [Egypt], August 21: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed on Tuesday that a ceasefire in Gaza must mark the beginning of broader international recognition...
Numerous wildfires currently engulfing forests across Canada
Ottawa [Canada], August 21: Numerous wildfires are presently blazing across Canada, as declared by the responsible organisation, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).
UN warns of worsening humanitarian disaster as ceasefire talks continue on Gaza
Zelensky says Ukraine controls 92 settlements in Russia
Aug 20, 2024
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Steinmeier thanks Hungary for its contribution to German unity
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US vice president reiterates calls for Gaza war ceasefire
Talks maybe last chance for Gaza ceasefire, captive release: Blinken
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan applies to be Oxford chancellor
