Trump threatens to ’destroy’ Iran, diplomatic efforts intensify
A flurry of diplomatic activity to stop a return to all-out regional fighting, but with Trump’s threats and midterm loses, is it too late?
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Trump holds phone call with Iran war mediator Qatari Emir
Sheikh Tamim received a call from Trump, according to his office the Amiri Diwan, during which the pair discussed "diplomatic efforts".
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Pope Leo heads off for 12-day tour of South America weeks after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will hold meetings and celebrate Mass in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, with the latter attracting particular interest. The trip will be the longest and farthest of his papacy so far.
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UAE residents trust government flood response, but home preparedness lags, study finds
Survey of 900 Dubai and Sharjah residents finds that while 97 per cent expressed confidence in government institutions, fewer than half had basic emergency supplies at home