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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Israel warned the U.S. on Friday morning about a drone attack on Iran apparently targeting an air base and a nuclear site.

Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran

Early Friday the Israeli military struck near a major air base and nuclear site in Iran, in what appeared to be its first military response to Tehran’s attack over the weekend.

US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel has worked to prevent.

Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62

READING, Pa. (AP) — Conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, who pursued separate careers, interests and relationships during lives that defied medical expectations, died this month in Pennsylvania, according to funeral home officials. They were 62.

Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle

An Italian court has dismissed a case against rescue ship crews from Save The Children, Jugend Rettet and Doctors Without Borders; charges were dropped accusing them of 'collaborating with smugglers.

Prince Harry calls US his primary residence in new paperwork

The change comes years after Harry said he considers the United States “home,” if only “for the time being.

US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia

The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S.

Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's attack; Biden seeks diplomatic response

Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory.

Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

CAPRI, Italy (AP) — The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, Italy’s foreign minister said.

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday that Bangkok-based plastics firm SCG Plastics Co. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions.

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Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who will run United Nations climate talks this November views the negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb global warming.

Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting on Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country's leader.

US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank

The Biden administration announced Friday it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians.

The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Drug seizures soared in the West African Sahel region according to figures released Friday in a new U.N. report, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential route for drug trafficking.

This country will require Americans to show their bank statements to visit. Here’s why

If you want to travel to Brazil next year, you’ll need to share your bank statements with the South American country first.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia. Johnson, R-La.

5 Japanese workers in Pakistan escape suicide blast targeting their van. A Pakistani bystander dies

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber targeted a van carrying Japanese nationals in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Friday, police said. The Japanese nationals escaped unharmed but officials later said one bystander was killed.

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s air force claimed Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission. Neither claim could be independently verified.

Former Defense secretary: Silence ‘deafening’ after Israel’s strike on Iran

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper called Iran’s silence “deafening" after Israel struck near a major air base and nuclear site in the city of Isfahan early Friday.

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday pressed member countries to give more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated Kyiv's almost daily appeals for more Western air defense equipment.

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UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats

The UN's refugee agency has said that efforts by Cyprus to stop Syrian refugee-laden boats from reaching the island nation must not put passengers at risk or violate international human rights laws.

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions.

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians

The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers who have harassed and attacked Palestinians.

Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted

JERUSALEM (AP) — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war.

If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. That's because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and Europe that already hold the ammunition and air defense components that Kyiv desperately needs.

Dominican soldier arrested for raping 14-year-old Haitian girl during migrant sweep

A Dominican soldier identified as Paulino de la Cruz has been arrested under suspicion he raped a 14-year-old Haitian girl while tasked with searching for illegal immigrants.

Here’s what AT&T is doing for more than 70 million customers who became data breach victims

No one wants to be a victim of a data breach but if you find yourself in this situation, its important to know what options are available to you.

US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.

US judge tosses out lawsuits against Libyan commander accused of war crimes

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A U.S. judge has tossed out a series of civil lawsuits against a Libyan military commander who used to live in Virginia and was accused of killing innocent civilians in that country's civil war. At a court hearing Friday, U.S.