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Iran urges action against Israeli raids on Syria

Iran urges action against Israeli raids on Syria
Iran on Tuesday condemned Israeli attacks on Syria, calling on international organizations to give a decisive response to Tel Aviv’s acts of aggression.
FBI: US ‘active shooter’ incidents jumped by 52% in 2021
There were 61 “active shooter” incidents in the United States in 2021, according to newly released FBI data – a 52 percent increase from the previous year and the highest on record.
Pakistan bans Khan's protest march after policeman killed
Pakistan's government on Tuesday banned a planned protest march by ousted prime minister Imran Khan, who is demanding fresh elections as a political and economic crises deepens in the South Asian nation, officials said.
UK MPs blast 'systemic failures' of Afghan withdrawal
The UK's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last year showed "systemic failures of leadership, planning and preparation", according to a scathing inquiry by MPs published on Tuesday.
Tunisian union calls national strike, rejects president's dialogue
Tunisia's powerful labour union said it would hold a national strike over wages and the economy after refusing to take part in a limited dialogue proposed by the president as he rewrites the constitution.
Russia to focus on China ties: Lavrov
Moscow will consider offers from the West to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties, but will turn its focus more sharply on developing relations with China.
Sandstorm forces closure of Iraqi airports, public buildings
Iraq closed airports and public buildings on Monday as another sandstorm – the ninth since mid-April – hit the country, authorities said.
Ousted Pakistani PM Imran Khan calls for march on Islamabad
Former Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan called on his supporters to march peacefully on Islamabad on May 25th, to press for fresh elections.
Number of displaced people passes 100 million for first time: UN
Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time ever, the United Nations said.
Russia says it will resume talks when Ukraine is 'constructive'
Russia will be ready to return to negotiations with Ukraine "as soon as Kyiv shows a constructive position", RIA cited Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko as saying.

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