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President Raeisi departs for Sri Lanka
The Iranian President will pay a one-day trip to Sri Lanka at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart. During this trip, the two countries are set to reach favorable agreements, according to Iranian Government Spokesperson’s remarks on Tuesday. Leading a high-profile delegation, Raisi embarked on a diplomatic journey spanning Islamabad and Sri Lanka. His arrival…
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iran minister over 1994 Jewish center bombing – FRANCE 24 English
Argentina seeks arrest of Iran minister over 1994 Jewish center bombing FRANCE 24 English Continue Reading News Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240424-argentina-seeks-arrest-of-iran-minister-over-1994-jewish-center-bombing
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‘We’re going to disrupt’: US warns Pakistan of sanctions over Iran ties
NEW DELHI: In a stark warning from Washington, the US has cautioned Pakistan about the potential risks of sanctions after recent agreements signed with Iran, particularly amid President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Islamabad. The US State Department highlighted concerns about proliferation networks and weapons of mass destruction as Islamabad looks to deepen its security and…
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Spears taken by Captain Cook at Botany Bay returned to traditional owners after more than 250 years | Indigenous Australians
Four spears stolen from Kamay, now known as Botany Bay in Sydney, by Captain James Cook and his crew have been returned to their traditional owners after more than 250 years. Forty Kamay spears were recorded as being taken by the British in 1770, at the time of first contact between the local Gweagal people…
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Australian road deaths jump by 8.2% as motorist group calls for transparency on safety data | Transport
Road deaths across Australia have surged in the past 12 months but the data that could help create solutions to reverse this trend remain shrouded in government secrecy. The number of road fatalities across the nation jumped by 8.2% year-on-year to the end of March, with 1,286 fatalities, according to the Australian Automobile Association’s report…
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Cecil Williams, reverend who turned a church into a safe haven, dies aged 94 | San Francisco
Reverend Cecil Williams, the longtime head of a church that grew to international fame for being a safe haven for San Francisco’s most marginalized citizens, has passed away. He was 94 years old. He, alongside his wife and poet Janice Mirikitani, transformed Glide memorial church into an institution built on love and support for the…
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Raisi Continues South Asia Tour, Heads to Sri Lanka from Pakistan
Iran Press/ Asia: President Raisi’s departure from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport was marked by a ceremonial send-off led by Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Housing, and the Governor of Sindh Province. The Iranian leader had arrived in Karachi earlier this week, where he paid his respects to Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. He…
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Biden Signs Aid Package With Iran Oil Sanctions Into Law
(Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that includes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector into law Wednesday. Most Read from Bloomberg The legislation, which was approved by the Senate Tuesday night by a vote of 79-18, broadens sanctions to include foreign ports, vessels and refineries that knowingly process or ship Iranian crude…
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US Senate Sends Aid Package With Iran Oil Sanctions to Biden to Sign Into Law
The Senate voted to send a foreign aid package that includes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector to President Joe Biden, who has said he will sign the legislation into law. The bill, which was approved on Tuesday night by a vote of 79-18, would broaden sanctions to include foreign ports, vessels and refineries that knowingly…
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Molly Ticehurst: review ordered into court decisions made before Forbes woman’s alleged murder | New South Wales
The New South Wales government has ordered a review of the decisions a court made to bail a man facing charges of raping and stalking Molly Ticehurst, and who has subsequently been charged with her murder. The premier, Chris Minns, said he would announce the details of the review on Wednesday after Daniel Billings was…
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