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Jun 17, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a telephone call today from His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
China activates Level-IV emergency response after Qinghai earthquake
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 3,826
One killed, dozens injured after strong earthquake strikes central Indonesia
Kuwait, Turkiye FMs review regional developments
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Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
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Ukraine targets Russian industry as Moscow bears down on eastern city
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Tear gas and Tesla on fire as thousands march in Geneva to protest G7
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Gunmen kill mayor in southern Mexico
Baltic States mark 85th anniversary of Soviet mass deportations
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Four killed, 16 injured as heavy rains batter northwestern Pakistan
Israel orders evacuation of 24 towns and villages in southern Lebanon
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Three killed during climb of Italy's Gran Paradiso mountain
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