New rotation of US troops bound for Lithuania, Lithuanian president says
It comes despite repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to reduce the US' military presence in Europe.
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US open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl
Tehran's decision-making structures appear gripped by a war of words as conflicting reports emerge on Tuesday about an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases its military pressure.
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How Turkish business groups are turning İstanbul into a global cultural hub
From Sabancı's Yoko Ono exhibition to İstanbul Modern's Renzo Piano building, Turkish conglomerates are investing heavily in culture to boost the city's global appeal.
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Iraq to Collect 6 Million Weapons Despite Pushback from Iran-Backed Militias
Baghdad has recast 30 September — originally a hard deadline for armed factions to surrender an estimated 6 million weapons — as the start of a regulatory process, as Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba refuse to hand over what they call "resistance weapons".
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Armed group shuts pipeline from Libya's largest oil field, jeopardising exports
A valve closure on the El Sharara-to-Zawiya pipeline has cut production at a field accounting for roughly a third of Libya's total output, prompting the national oil company to warn it may declare force majeure.
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Turkey school shooting: CCTV footage of the gunman
Eight people were injured after shots were fired with a hunting rifle near a secondary school in Manisa’s Turgutlu district. The suspect who fled was caught on security camera.
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