Important News
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Reuters: Ship Traffic Falls in Strait of Hormuz
Reuters says ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell below the 10-day average at the start of the week.
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Kushner says Israel’s isolation after Doha strike helped drive Gaza deal
Jared Kushner says Israel's isolation after the Doha strike helped Washington push a Gaza deal.
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Oil Prices Rise Globally Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose after tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf unrest, with Brent and WTI both gaining in…
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Damage to Saudi pipeline raises fears of oil supply disruption
Damage to Saudi Arabia's main oil pipeline has raised fears of supply disruptions and a possible hit to global oil…
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Democrats raise prospect of Trump impeachment if they win House majority
Democrats may revive Trump impeachment efforts if they win the House majority, according to a report by The Hill.
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Pakistan’s Punjab bans public gatherings for five days amid terror threat
Punjab province in Pakistan bans public gatherings for five days after credible intelligence warnings of imminent terror threats.
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ADB-backed $6.4 million project launched in Badakhshan
A $6.492 million Asian Development Bank-funded project has launched in Badakhshan to create jobs and support 14,000 families.
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Australian police arrest Afghan man in Melbourne over extremist videos
Australian police arrest a 30-year-old Afghan man in Melbourne over alleged extremist videos and violent content on his phone.
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WFP Says Food Prices Rise in Afghanistan Despite Relative Market Stability
WFP says food prices in Afghanistan have risen from last year, putting pressure on households despite relative market stability.
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UN: Millions in Afghanistan Lack Access to Safe Water
UN says millions in Afghanistan still lack safe drinking water amid drought, falling groundwater and poor urban infrastructure.