International News from Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Israeli domestic intelligence chief says will resign on June 15
The head of Israel's domestic intelligence agency, Ronen Bar, announced he will resign on June 15 amid pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu and ongoing legal proceedings.
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Trump touts economy at Michigan 100-day rally, as Americans grow wary
President Donald Trump touted what he called a series of major economic wins and forcefully attacked Democrats during a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to commemorate his first 100 days in office.
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Canada's Liberals benefit from Trump backlash to claim poll victory
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but fell short of the majority government he had wanted to help him negotiate tariffs with US President Donald Trump.
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Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near 'significant breakthrough'
Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in Gaza were on the verge of a "significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources told Reuters.
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Spain, Portugal switch back on and search for answers after major blackout
Spain and Portugal switched their power back on after the worst blackout in their history, though authorities offered little explanation for what had caused it or how they would prevent it from happening again.
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UAE human rights institution receives UN delegationA delegation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) was briefed on the latest initiatives of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) during an official visit to its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE stops illegal transfer of weapons to Sudanese Armed ForcesThe UAE security services have foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons and military equipment to the Sudanese Armed Forces through an airport in the country.
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UAE fuel prices announced for MayMotorists in the UAE will be paying slightly more for petrol in May, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Wednesday.
