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  Last update: 23:46 18.07.2019

  23:46 18.07.2019

  Middle East

  Tehran Has No Information on a Downed Drone in the Strait of Hormuz - Iranian FM

  US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that a US warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after the aircraft ignored multiple warnings to stand down.

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  Last update: 05:07 19.07.2019

  05:07 19.07.2019

  Asia & Pacific

  Pakistan to "Grant Consular Access" to Alleged Indian Spy Kulbhushan Jadhav - Report

  Kulbhushan Jadhav, 49, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. The International Court of Justice in May has halted his execution on India’s appeal.

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  Last update: 04:20 19.07.2019

  04:20 19.07.2019

  US

  '90 Day Fiance' Reality Star Fires Back at Body Shamers Who Slammed Her 'Manly' Look - Report

  US-based model Anfisa Nava of a popular American reality show '90 Day Fiance' has been criticized by netizens after sharing an image of herself demonstrating her muscular body. According to local media, Nava is the latest celebrity that has been "attacked" by 'body shamers'.

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  Last update: 01:25 19.07.2019

  01:25 19.07.2019

  Tech

  US Warnings Force Taiwan to Drop Rocket Developments Amid China Concerns

  Taiwan is no longer considering developing its own rockets after Washington warned that the technology could be viewed as a threat by Beijing and an invitation to weaponize space technology, according to Asia Times, citing local Taiwanese sources.

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  Last update: 00:48 19.07.2019

  00:48 19.07.2019

  Viral

  New Trailer for Top Gun Sequel Starring Tom Cruise Presented at ComicCon

  A new movie starring Tom Cruise and featuring a lot of jet fighter action is set for release in 2020.

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  Last update: 01:36 19.07.2019

  01:36 19.07.2019

  Latin America

  Father of K-Pop Celebrity Samuel Killed in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas - Report

  Jose Arredondo, the father of K-pop star Samuel Kim Arredondo reportedly owned a car dealership in Bakersfield, California. According to prosecutors in the Mexican town of San Jose del Cabo, they are investigating the death of a US citizen who was thought to have been beaten to death.

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  Last update: 01:57 19.07.2019

  01:57 19.07.2019

  Sport

  Tennis Giant Serena Williams Shares Plans For a Post-Sports Career

  The renowned multiple Grand Slam winner said her father always encouraged her to have a backup plan in case her tennis career did not work out.

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  Last update: 03:59 19.07.2019

  03:59 19.07.2019

  Opinion

  Pelosi is ‘Original Villain’ Who Opened Door for Trump’s Attack on Four Congresswomen

  Wednesday night, US President Donald Trump revved up his rhetoric against members of “The Squad” and was met with a crowd cheering for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s deportation. Despite disagreeing with the chants, Trump stands by his initial tweets, which some say came about due to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s own lack of leadership.