Iraq threatens military action in Kataib Hezbollah stronghold
Mediators are trying to dissuade al-Zaidi from using force against the militia, fearing that a confrontation could escalate beyond the government’s control.
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Nearly 1,600 migrants arrive on Spain's Canary Islands in one day
The majority of the migrants who arrived on the islands on Saturday came from Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea. The surge in arrivals to the Canaries comes after Spain's Ceuta recently faced a migration crisis.
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Indonesia President conveys apology to Singapore, Malaysia over wildfire haze
Indonesia has been battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with large swathes of land scorched, mainly on the islands of Sumatra, Borneo and Papua
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Netanyahu opens talks with rivals in bid to cling to power | The National
Israeli leader pushes for 'unity government' with main rival Gadi Eisenkot after inconclusive election