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Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.

A drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean early on Saturday, the U.S. Department of Defense said. “The motor vessel CHEM PLUTO, a Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned, and Netherlands-operated chemical tanker was struck at approximately 10 a.m.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect civilian lives in Gaza, the White House said, as the country’s forces mounted fresh military strikes in the territory. The conversation came a day after

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Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed fighting in Gaza, the Israeli military has said.

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Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean  CNN US accuses Iran of attacking tanker in Indian Ocean  Financial Times Pentagon says Iranian drone ‘attack’ hit chemical tanker near India  Reuters Iran appears to have struck ship off Indian coast

Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean  CNN Pentagon says Iranian drone ‘attack’ hit chemical tanker near India  Reuters.com Iran appears to have struck ship off Indian coast with UAV: US Official  Fox News TV report: Israel believes drone

CAIRO/JERUSALEM — Israel fought to wrest full control of northern Gaza from Hamas militants as the U.S. and Israeli leaders discussed the outlook for the 11-week-old war, after the U.N. Security Council appealed for more aid for the Palestinian enclave.

The court filing was the latest development in a battle between Mr. Trump and the special counsel, Jack Smith, over whether the former president can be prosecuted for his actions while in office.