MOSCOW -- The Arctic holds vital strategic significance for Russia's economic development and the protection of its national sovereignty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Chairing a video conference with government members focused on the development of the Arctic zone and the Transarctic Transport Corridor, Putin noted the unique strategic importance of the Arctic region for Russia, its national economy, the expansion of Russia's industrial potential, and safeguarding national security and sovereignty. (Russia-Putin-Arctic)
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has ordered the U.S. Navy "to shoot and kill" any boat putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy waterway bordering Iran.
There is to be "no hesitation" for U.S. forces to attack Iran's "small boats" putting mines, and the U.S. minesweepers are clearing the Strait of Hormuz right now, Trump said on his Truth Social. (U.S.-Iran-Strait-1ST LD WRITETHRU)
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BEIRUT -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday condemned Israel over a recent airstrike that killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured another reporter in the southern town of Al-Tiri.
In a statement, Aoun said that Israel's "deliberate and repeated targeting of journalists aims to conceal the truth about its aggressive violations against Lebanon." (Lebanon-Journalist-Airstrike) Enditem
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