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War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Trading blows - The Israeli army said on Monday morning that it was striking Iranian military infrastructure across the Islamic republic's capital. Shortly after, the army said it was intercepting missiles launched from Iran. - Peacekeeper killed - Indonesia confirmed that

Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut

Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut

Four-time World Cup winners Italy hope to end a 12-year absence from football's biggest stage on Tuesday, while Kosovo are dreaming of a first ever appearance at a major tournament. AFP Sport previews the play-off finals that will decide the last four European qualifiers for

Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt

Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt

Australian police said Monday they shot a fugitive wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one of the country's most-wanted criminals. Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his

US military building 'massive complex' beneath White House ballroom project: Trump

US military building 'massive complex' beneath White House ballroom project: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military was planning to construct a large complex beneath the new ballroom he is building at the White House. "The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that's under construction, and we're doing very well,

Australia to halve fuel tax in response to Middle East war

Australia to halve fuel tax in response to Middle East war

Australia will halve a fuel tax to help motorists experiencing soaring petrol prices due to war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday. Albanese announced the step after meeting with the leaders of Australia's states and territories on Monday, agreeing a plan to tackle fuel

Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause

Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause

Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals. China has acted as a lifeline for North Korea's moribund economy as its largest

NBA-best Thunder beat Knicks as Boston seal playoff spot

NBA-best Thunder beat Knicks as Boston seal playoff spot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100 on Sunday while the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth. Jalen Williams added 22 points while Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 13 rebounds as the reigning NBA champion Thunder improved to 59-