Israel and Lebanon set for ceasefire talks next week, says US official
Israel and Lebanon will hold talks next week in Washington, a State Department official said Thursday, as concerns grow that fighting involving Hezbollah could cause the fragile US-Iran truce to unravel.
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US stocks extend gains, shrugging off ceasefire worries
Wall Street stocks finished higher Thursday after a shaky start, adopting an optimistic view of the Middle East ceasefire despite largely stalled traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which boosted oil prices.
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IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war
The International Monetary Fund's chief urged governments on Thursday to "do no harm" as they face the massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war, calling for "targeted" and disciplined fiscal actions.
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Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitis - team
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled for surgery in Houston on Thursday, the team said hours before their NBA game against the Rockets.
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Russian police raid independent Novaya Gazeta outlet, reporter detained
Russian law enforcement agents on Thursday raided the offices of the Novaya Gazeta independent media outlet, the paper said, adding that a reporter was detained by the police.
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Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits
Tyson Fury insisted "I've still got it" as the former world heavyweight champion prepared for his latest return to the ring.
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Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations
Iran's imposition of a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz looks set to be a key point of contention at talks opening in Pakistan Friday.
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McIlroy's back-nine birdie run grabs share of Masters lead
Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler lurking two adrift.
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Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein
US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender.
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'Anxious' Tatum back at Madison Square Garden with NBA East second seed on line
Boston star Jayson Tatum will try to set aside the emotions of his Madison Square Garden return on Thursday and help the Celtics lock up the NBA Eastern Conference second seed with a win over the New York Knicks.
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