TEHRAN -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi on Wednesday announced the conclusion of talks in Qatar on the implementation of a peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States.
Leading a delegation from the Foreign Ministry, Central Bank, and Agriculture Ministry, Gharibabadi said that the Iranian team held talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in the morning and then attended two meetings with Qatari and Pakistani delegations, according to the official news agency IRNA. (Iran-Doha talks-MoU)
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CARACAS -- The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,295, while the number of injured has climbed to 11,267, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Wednesday.
"As of today, there are 2,295 fatalities and 11,267 injuries. We are currently counting 12,841 affected people," Rodriguez said during a daily update on the country's situation after the earthquakes. (Venezuela-Earthquakes-Death Toll)
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BEIRUT -- Israeli military activities continued across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with drone strikes, artillery shelling, explosions, and other military operations reported in several areas, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA).
Late Wednesday afternoon, an Israeli drone carried out an airstrike targeting a parked vehicle in the Deir neighborhood of the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Less than 30 minutes later, the drone launched a second strike on the town. (Lebanon-Israel-Attacks)
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DUBLIN -- Ireland on Wednesday formally began its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) as it hosted an opening ceremony at the Dublin Castle, pledging to strengthen Europe's economic competitiveness, security and resilience at a time of mounting geopolitical challenges.
The ceremony featured a flag-raising by the Irish Defence Forces and performances of the Irish and EU anthems. (Ireland-EU Presidency-Opening Ceremony) Enditem
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