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U.S. refueling jet crashed over Iraq with 5 crew aboard
The jet had an "encounter" with anther jet; rescue operations are underway
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Iranian leader purchased luxury London homes with Israeli financing: report
Mojtaba Khamenei's reported $3 billion financial empire includes $48 million London homes financed by Israeli brothers despite decades of conflict between the countries.
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Iranian leaders contradict themselvesr on Strait of Hormuz closure
The 13-mile-wide strait between Iran and Oman is a key chokepoint for global trade, including for oil, which is trading near four-year highs
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Hamas to release final U.S. hostage held in Gaza
U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander has been in captivity since Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Zelensky says he's ready to meet with Putin in Turkey
"There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," Zelensky wrote on social media.
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Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey to end war
The three-year war between Russia and Ukraine is the longest in Europe since World War II.
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Former Israeli hostage slams Pulitzer Prize Board for honoring anti-Israel writer
"This is a man who, in January, questioned the very fact of my captivity. He posted about me on Facebook and asked, ‘How on earth is this girl called a hostage?’ He has denied the murder of the Bibas family. He has questioned whether Agam Berger was truly a hostage," says Damari
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Ukraine and allies advocate for 30-day unconditional ceasefire
The ceasefire would begin on Monday.
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Pakistan begins retaliatory strikes against India over Tuesday's deadly attack
It is not clear how many locations in India have been targeted, but Pakistan said it has targeted air bases that were used to launch missiles at Pakistan.
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Trump celebrates first American Pope, hopes for meeting
Prevost was elected on the second day of the Papal Conclave following the death of Pope Francis.
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Putin welcomes 'dear friend' Xi to Kremlin as both leaders strengthen Russia-China ties
Vladimir Putin said the talks with Xi Jinping were “warm and substantive,” and that ties between Russia and China were stronger than ever before.
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Death toll reaches 31 in Pakistan after missile strike by India, which braces for retaliation
The nuclear-armed neighbors have fought two previous wars over the disputed border region that is a factor in this most recent dispute
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Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: report
Iran has claimed it has historic ties to the gulf that is off its southern coast, while Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water.