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US president urges Russia to spare Ukrainians

Iraqi forces kill senior IS leader Abdallah Rufayi, key in foreign ops, per PM Sudani.

Putin urges Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender after Trump calls to "spare" their lives.

Hosts Iran nuclear talks in Beijing

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Designer relinquishes control of brand after almost 30 years

This year, the Hindu festival of Holi and the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan is being observed together.

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border deal, paving way for stability in Central Asia

US sanctions Iranian Petroleum Minister and entities over oil trade, ramping up pressure on Tehran