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Jul 18, 2026
Geneva [Switzerland], July 18: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefits all countries.
UN appeals for USD 98 million to urgently support Venezuela earthquake response
Kuwait army intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles, UAVs
European Commission unveils plan to make Europe first electro-continent
Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute
Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel
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New York [US], July 18: The U.S. will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear, sugar and other goods, launching...
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Wellington [New Zealand], July 18: New Zealand detected on Friday the first infection of a native bird by the deadly H5N1 bird flu, days confirming...
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Sydney [Australia], July 18: The regions risk falling behind on AI adoption unless they are written into Australia's landmark regulatory framework, an educator warns.
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Beijing [China], July 18: The interception of a Chinese vessel accused of illegal fishing highlights the technical lengths many use to remain undetected across millions...
Firefighters battle 68 wildfires as U.S. faces extreme weather
Washington [US], July 18: Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country...
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
New York [US], July 18: The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on...
Apple, US officials discuss settlement in antitrust case
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Macron warns of 'tough' summer as fires burn
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Ukraine and Russia exchange the remains of more fallen soldiers
Moscow [Russia], July 17: Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of the remains of fallen soldiers, both sides said on Thursday.
NATO's Rutte expects 'continuity' from Kiev under new defence minister
Brussels [Belgium], July 17: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not expect the appointment of a new Ukrainian defence minister to bring major changes to Kiev's strategy in its fight against Russia, he told DPA on Thursday.
Italy blocking return of asylum seekers from Germany, other states: EU report
Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'
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Younger sister of late Lindsey Graham, Darline sworn in as US senator
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U.S. launches additional round of strikes on Iran
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U.S. military resumes naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz
