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China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters: A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon ...
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China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to ...
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Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber: Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a ...
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Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber
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Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours, COO says: Operations may hit 60-70% operation capacity by Thursday-end: COO
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Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours ...
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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Catholic primary school in Dublin switches to multideominational patronage: St Mary’s in Dublin 7 is first Catholic school to come under Educate Together ...
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Catholic primary school in Dublin switches to multideominational patronage
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IKEA opens first distribution centre in Ireland: IKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.
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IKEA opens first distribution centre in Ireland
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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US helps Israel repel Iran’s missile and drone attack, G7 leaders to meet: Live updates
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US helps Israel repel Iran’s missile and drone attack, G7 leaders to meet: ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent: RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Samantha Libreri as Eastern Correspondent.
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Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent
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Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic : Top US doctor in Dublin to receive the Stearne Medal for his outstanding contribution ...
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Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic 
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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...
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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Dubai International Airport said on Wednesday it was experiencing significant ...
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Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant ...
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All-Ireland finals can go back to September, believes Burns: Jarlath Burns expanded on his idea to enshrine the amateur status and cut down on the €40 million ...
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All-Ireland finals can go back to September, believes Burns
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Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in secretive firms
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Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in ...
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn
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Southampton Airport could be set for flights to Greece, Italy, Malta: Holidaymakers could soon be set to see more flights to Greece, Italy, Malta ...
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Southampton Airport could be set for flights to Greece, Italy, Malta
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Saudi and Iranian Ministers Talk After Drone Attack on Israel
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Saudi and Iranian Ministers Talk After Drone Attack on Israel
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Green Party members to gather in Dublin for convention: Members of the Green Party will gather in Dublin tomorrow for their convention.
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Green Party members to gather in Dublin for convention
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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the ...
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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
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Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into September: FAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League game
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Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into September
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Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast: Irish Muslims are celebrating Eid al Fitr following the fast of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast
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Poland Plans to Join Europe’s Iron Dome-Like Air Defense Plan: Poland plans to join a project to develop a European-wide air defense system to deter potential ...
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Poland Plans to Join Europe’s Iron Dome-Like Air Defense Plan
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Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike on Iran
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years: Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a ...
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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years
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Iran’s diplomats warn US ‘must stay away’ from Iran-Israel conflict: Iran’s diplomats warned the U.S. “must stay away” from the developing Iran-Israel “conflict” ...
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Iran’s diplomats warn US ‘must stay away’ from Iran-Israel conflict
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Air Arabia resumes scheduled operations from Sharjah Airport - News | Khaleej Times
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of ...
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NASA green-lights mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon: NASA’s Mars helicopter mission is now officially over, but following it is an even more complex ...
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NASA green-lights mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran
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Dublin priest dies following tragic accident in Mexico: An Irish priest has died following a tragic accident in Mexico.
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Dublin priest dies following tragic accident in Mexico
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods
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Extreme rainfall causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport: Within just a few hours, Dubai has seen as much rain as the annual average ...
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Extreme rainfall causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport
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Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month: There were 38 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme ...
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Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month
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McEntee warned deportations 'highly litigious' as injunction sees asylum seeker flown back to Dublin
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McEntee warned deportations 'highly litigious' as injunction ...
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Air NZ to fly electric planes from Wellington to Marlborough: The cargo-only foute will go several times a day, carrying mail and parcels for NZ Post.
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Air NZ to fly electric planes from Wellington to Marlborough
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'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome plan to make Dublin autism-friendly 
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'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson is again the world's busiest airport based on passenger counts in 2023.
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Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport
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Taxi licence numbers fall in 23 of 26 counties since 2019: New figures show that the number of taxi licences in operation has fallen in nearly every county ...
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Taxi licence numbers fall in 23 of 26 counties since 2019
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Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers: The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures ...
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Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers
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11,000 people evacuated: Indonesia warns of impending tsunami wave: A volcano on an Indonesian island smokes and spits fire. Ash and stones hurt people on the ...
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11,000 people evacuated: Indonesia warns of impending tsunami wave
Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
  • On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.

  • The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.

  • Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

  • Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
  • Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

  • The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

  • Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

  • Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian ...
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Dublin pub cuts the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1.40: One pub in Dublin is bucking the trend of rising prices by reducing the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1 ...
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Dublin pub cuts the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1.40
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Allies urge Israel to show restraint after Iranian attack: Israel faced growing pressure from allies on Monday to show restraint and avoid an escalation of ...
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Allies urge Israel to show restraint after Iranian attack
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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - ...
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9 people, including 2 Air Canada employees, charged in $14.5M 'sensational' gold heist from Toronto airport
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Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
  • Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

  • Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.

  • Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.

  • The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.