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Senate passes US debt ceiling bill ahead of default deadline
Bipartisan agreement will now move to the desk of President Joe Biden to be signed into law
Fast action is vital if the US is to meet the Monday deadline, when it will begin to run short of cash to pay its bills. AFP
Smoke rises above buildings after an aerial bombardment during clashes between the RSF and the army in Khartoum. Reuters
US will not resume Sudan mediation until sides get 'serious'

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The assassination attempts were believed to be in retaliation for the killing of Qassem Suleimani. Reuters
US sanctions Iranians allegedly involved in assassination plots against American officials

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Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to well-wishers during their wedding ceremonies in Amman. AP
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Members of the Security Council, which has five permanent members and 10 non-permanent, preside on a rotating, month-to-month basis. AFP
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Barbara Leaf said that Iraq's growing economic strength has positive implications for the wider Middle East. Reuters
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US Senate passes bill overturning student loan cancellation
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Ukrainian forces fire a howitzer towards Russian troops. Western officials have stated that Kyiv's armoured brigades are now moving into assembly areas, preparing to attack. Reuters
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Research has been carried out globally on the mysterious post-Covid disease, though it is still unknown why some people get long Covid while others do not. Bloomberg
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Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and his wife, Princess Rajwa, after wedding in Amman. EPA
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Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah takes part in traditional ceremony before his wedding on Thursday. Reuters
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