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Banking Restructuring Law remains key sticking point in discussions as Beirut seeks new agreement with fund
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Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down
Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down The US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces shot down two one-way attack drones launched by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) towards Bahrain. In a post on X, Centcom dismissed IRGC's claim that it attacked a US early-warning radar in Bahrain. "There were no injuries or damage," Centcom said. 🚫 CLAIM: Today, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it attacked a “U.S. early-warning radar” in Bahrain. ✅ FAC…
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US flights halted nationwide after FAA communications outage
US flights halted nationwide after FAA communications outage The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide ground stop following a telecommunications outage affecting air traffic control operations, suspending departures across the country. Flights already airborne have been allowed to continue to their destinations while authorities work to resolve the disruption. The nationwide ground stop is the first since January 2023, when an FAA computer system malfunction disru…
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ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit
By Nestor Corrales and Karen LemaMANILA, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers begin meetings in Manila on Saturday as the regional bloc seeks a coordinated response to surging energy costs, security tensions, and an approaching ElNiño, challenges Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.has said demand collective action.