Iran-Krieg: Kein Treffen zur Straße von Hormus – was steckt dahinter?
Ein geplantes Treffen im Oman machte Hoffnung auf Bewegung im Konflikt um die Straße von Hormus. Doch der Termin platzt kurz vorher.
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Trump tells Zelensky to stop targeting Russian refiners as diesel soars amid Iran war
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- Total fraudulent amount amounts to HK$14.7 million, with one case reaching HK$114,000.
- Apple and local banks working to identify and cancel fraudulent transactions.
Iran claims destruction of US drone over Hormuz
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- Specific details on location, altitude, time, and weapon used not provided.
- US Central Command and Pentagon have not confirmed any loss of American drone.
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India waives visa fee for Thai nationals
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- Thai citizens granted 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry
- Arrangement valid until December 31, 2027
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ASEAN students find career guidance, community in Korea
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Man drowns while fleeing suspected cultists in Lagos
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LTA: Singapore tightens controls on deregistered vehicles after cases triple in a year
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Mumbai: ANC Arrests Suspected Drug Peddler In Jogeshwari, Seizes Narcotics Worth ₹1.26 Crore
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6 dead, 107 rescued from missing Indonesian ferry in Java Sea
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Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today
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- Applicants must demonstrate 8 years of qualifying residence in Ireland.
- Proposed changes include language and civics tests for citizenship.
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- Long-term vulnerability and corruption risk for Iran.
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 14, 2026
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- BRICS leaders adopt 45-page New Delhi Declaration
- Declare concern over Middle East conflict
- Support local currencies for cross-border trade
Former coach gets jail over conspiracy to falsify finswimming results for SEA Games selection
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- Stock worth ₹25 lakh destroyed in Bamhori village incident.
- Excise Officer accuses sarpanch of exploiting tragedy for political gain.
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50 years ago, we thought we could change the world
Winnipeg, 50 years ago. We began as a small loose unorganized group of teaching friends and educators who shared the same political and social convictions. We defined ourselves as socialists, […]
Letters, Sept. 14
Transit troubles and passes Re: Growing pains? Maybe, but it’s worth it, Think Tank, Sept. 10. Worth it for who? Our transit system has been undergoing growing pains for the […]
Easy Japanese news in translation: JR East unveils three candidates for new Suica mascot
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- JR East introduces three candidates to replace Suica penguin mascot
- Japanese readers can vote online until September 23
- Poll results to be revealed on November 18