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US sanctions European country’s pro-Russia party member, president embraces move

Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Friday welcomed new U.S. sanctions on pro-Russian Shor party member Marina Tauber, accusing her of trying to undermine the democracy.Tauber has spearheaded street protests against Moldova’s pro-European government in a movement Chisinau says is part of a Moscow-backed effort to destabilize the former Soviet republic.MOLDOVA…

5 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Malta during rescue operations

A 25-foot boat carrying migrants capsized off Malta on Friday during ongoing rescue operations, resulting in five deaths.21 survivors were transported to a migrant detention center in Malta, while search efforts continued offshore.Additional boats from the armed forces were dispatched to assist, and a police investigation into the incident was…

Israel plans to build 3,300 homes in the West Bank

Israel plans to build more than 3,300 new homes in settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in response to a fatal Palestinian shooting attack, a senior Cabinet minister said. The decision is bound to frustrate Washington at a time of growing tensions over the course of Israel’s war on Hamas…

Indonesia and Australia poised to sign security agreement as leaders hold defense talks

Indonesia and Australia held high-level talks on Friday in Jakarta to strengthen security ties and plan to sign a defense cooperation agreement in the coming months.Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles discussed strengthening the nations’ relationship.Both countries aim to sign a “very significant” defense cooperation…

Extraditions sought in theft of 0K from South African president

Prosecutors said Friday they are seeking extradition orders and the arrest of more suspects over the 2020 theft of around $580,000 in U.S. cash that was hidden in a couch at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ranch.The theft, which only became public in 2022, engulfed Ramaphosa in scandal and led…