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Remembering the innocent victims of Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on Israel, three years ago today.
Their lives, their stories, and their memory must never be forgotten.
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The Presidential Palace in Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, was illuminated this evening with the flags of Israel and Srpska alongside the inscription “We Remember,” honoring the Israeli civilians brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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#BREAKING Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a bilateral meeting at the APEC summit, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.
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“We have very good relations with Serbia,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Trump made the remarks outside the White House when asked about the Strategic Dialogue and cooperation between Belgrade and Washington.
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#BREAKING The United States and Serbia held the first session of their Strategic Dialogue.
The delegations were led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric.
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#BREAKING “This victory changes everything. We want the original Dayton Agreement. We want our Army, taxes, border police and intelligence service back,” SNSD leader Milorad Dodik said following his party’s convincing victory in the Republic of Srpska.
SNSD leader Milorad Dodik thanked Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin after his party’s decisive victory in the Republic of Srpska.
“If it weren’t for Donald Trump’s magnificent victory, we would probably be politically dead. Now we are winners,” Dodik said.
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SNSD leader Milorad Dodik thanked Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin after his party’s decisive victory in the Republic of Srpska.
“If it weren’t for Donald Trump’s magnificent victory, we would probably be politically dead. Now we are winners,” Dodik said.
#BREAKING Republic of Srpska’s ruling SNSD, led by Milorad Dodik, won the National Assembly election with 38.89%, while opposition PSS, led by Banja Luka Mayor Draško Stanivuković, received 14.11%.
SNSD has won at all levels of the election.
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The new three-member BiH Presidency will consist of:
🇧🇦Bosniak member:
Bećirović — 38.12%
Izetbegović — 33.98%
Efendić — 25.75%
🇭🇷Croat member:
Filipović — 46.55%
Kovačević — 30.57%
Lučić — 22.88%
🇷🇸Serb member:
Cvijanović — 55.37%
Božović — 26.54%
Vukanović — 18.08%
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#BREAKING Republic of Srpska’s ruling SNSD, led by Milorad Dodik, won the National Assembly election with 38.89%, while opposition PSS, led by Banja Luka Mayor Draško Stanivuković, received 14.11%.
SNSD has won at all levels of the election.
#BREAKING SNSD presidential candidate and current Republic of Srpska PM Savo Minic has won the presidential election with 52.13% of the vote, defeating SDS leader Branko Blanusa, who received 41.96%.
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#BREAKING Largest Croat party HDZ candidate Darijana Filipovic has won the Croat seat in the BiH Presidency with 13.90%, defeating Slaven Kovacevic (DF) with 9.11%.
#BREAKING Republic of Srpska’s ruling SNSD candidate for the BiH Presidency, Zeljka Cvijanovic, has won the election with 55.33% of the vote, defeating main opposition candidate Marinko Bozovic (SDS), who received 26.56%.
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#BREAKING SDP candidate and current Bosniak member of the BiH Presidency Denis Becirovic has won the election with 26.71% of the vote, defeating Bakir Izetbegovic, leader of the largest Bosniak party SDA, who received 23.79%.
#BREAKING Republic of Srpska’s ruling SNSD candidate for the BiH Presidency, Zeljka Cvijanovic, has won the election with 55.33% of the vote, defeating main opposition candidate Marinko Bozovic (SDS), who received 26.56%.
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#BREAKING Republic of Srpska’s ruling SNSD candidate for the BiH Presidency, Zeljka Cvijanovic, has won the election with 55.33% of the vote, defeating main opposition candidate Marinko Bozovic (SDS), who received 26.56%.
#BREAKING SNSD presidential candidate and current Republic of Srpska PM Savo Minic has won the presidential election with 52.13% of the vote, defeating SDS leader Branko Blanusa, who received 41.96%.
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#BREAKING SNSD presidential candidate and current Republic of Srpska PM Savo Minic has won the presidential election with 52.13% of the vote, defeating SDS leader Branko Blanusa, who received 41.96%.
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#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections as of 5 p.m.:
• Republic of Srpska: 37.28%
• Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 30.03%
#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections as of 3 p.m., by entity:
• Republic of Srpska: 31.62%
• Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 24.78%
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#BREAKING Saudi-backed PLC forces have collapsed on the Taiz front.
The Houthis have cut the last road linking Yemen’s third-largest city, Taiz, with Aden and are rapidly advancing. Latest reports indicate Al Turbah has been captured.
#BREAKING Large-scale Houthi offensive toward Al Turbah has broken through PLC defenses, with Houthi forces now approaching the town from both the east and west.
If Al Turbah falls, Yemen’s third-largest city, Taiz, would be cut off.
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#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections as of 3 p.m., by entity:
• Republic of Srpska: 31.62%
• Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 24.78%
#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections stood at 26.88% as of 3 p.m.
This is a sharp drop from the 35% recorded at the same time in 2022 and 37% in 2018.
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#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections stood at 26.88% as of 3 p.m.
This is a sharp drop from the 35% recorded at the same time in 2022 and 37% in 2018.
#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections stood at 11.94% as of 11 a.m.
This is lower than the 14% recorded at the same time in 2022, but similar to the 11.41% recorded in 2018.
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#BREAKING Germany will provide Ukraine with more than €1 billion in military and energy aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
A further €350 million will be allocated to support Ukraine’s energy sector.
#BREAKING German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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#BREAKING Saudi-controlled PLC leader Rashad Al-Alimi announces the launch of full-scale military operations on all fronts against the Houthis.
#BREAKING Large-scale Houthi offensive toward Al Turbah has broken through PLC defenses, with Houthi forces now approaching the town from both the east and west.
If Al Turbah falls, Yemen’s third-largest city, Taiz, would be cut off.
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#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections stood at 20.6% as of 2 p.m.
First preliminary results are expected at 8 p.m.
#BREAKING Voter turnout in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general elections stood at 11.94% as of 11 a.m.
This is lower than the 14% recorded at the same time in 2022, but similar to the 11.41% recorded in 2018.
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#BREAKING Following Zelensky’s statement that Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian energy facilities, Russian strikes on military targets and defense industry enterprises in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions will be intensified, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.
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