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Armed conflicts and attacks
Two Indians recruited by the Russian army are killed in Ukraine with the Indian foreign ministry urging Moscow to quickly return all Indian nationals who are serving in the Russian army. (BBC News)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Sixteen Syrian soldiers, including an officer, are killed in Homs Governorate in a minefield laid by Islamic State militants and in an attack by the Islamic State. (Al Arabiya)
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Arts and culture
The Greek Ministry of Culture announces the discovery of a large Bronze Age-era Minoan architectural construction used between 2000–1700 BC at the construction site of the Kasteli Airport in Crete. (AP)
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Business and economy
The Moscow Exchange suspends all trading in US dollars and euros in response to increased sanctions by the European Union and the United States. (Reuters)
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Disasters and accidents
Several people are injured and 25 shops are destroyed in a fire in Manama Souq, Bahrain. (Gulfnews)
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Disasters and accidents
The National Weather Service issues a rare Flash Flood Emergency in southern Florida, United States, for life-threatening flooding conditions only expected once every 500 to 1,000 years. (NBC News)
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International relations
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announces that Armenia will withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization amid deteriorating relations with Russia. (Euronews)
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International relations
The United States imposes sanctions on Evghenia Guțul, the pro-Russian governor of Moldova's Gagauzia region. (Reuters)
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International relations
The United States expands secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that conducted business with more than 4,500 US-sanctioned Russian entities. (Financial Times)
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Politics and elections
The Argentine Senate passes an extensive economic reform bill package proposed by President Javier Milei, decided by a 36–36 vote, with the tie broken by Vice President Victoria Villarruel. (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
Anti-government protestors clash with police outside the National Congress Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after the reform bill's passing. (CTV) (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
Dozens of demonstrators are injured in Yerevan, Armenia, after police fire stun grenades at an anti-government rally outside the National Assembly Building. (Al-Arabiya)
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Politics and elections
French president Emmanuel Macron suspends electoral reforms in New Caledonia amid riots in the territory. (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party says that it will join a unity government with the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland is found in contempt by the United States House of Representatives for refusing to comply with subpoenas. (The New York Times)
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Science and technology
Armenia signs the Artemis Accords at a NASA Headquarters ceremony, becoming the 43rd country to join the American-led effort to explore the Moon. (Space News)