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Millions rally across the U.S. in ‘No Kings’ protests against trump’s leadership style

Largely peaceful marches decry authoritarianism, with demonstrators calling for a return to democratic norms and accountability in government

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Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire following deadly border clashes

Qatar and Turkey broker truce as Kabul accuses Islamabad of airstrikes during talks; both sides commit to further negotiations

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Four foreigners detained in S’pore for failing to declare over S$1.24 million in cross-border cash

Singapore authorities have intercepted 11 travellers in a week-long operation for failing to declare large sums of cross-border cash, with four foreign national...

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Rafah crossing may reopen Sunday as Gaza desperately awaits lifeline of aid and access

Amid famine and rubble, the reopening of Gaza’s only non-Israeli-controlled border offers a glimmer of hope for Palestinians and aid agencies

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Trump confirms Xi meeting in South Korea as WTO urges de-escalation of US-China trade spat

U.S. President admits 100% China tariff 'not sustainable' but blames Beijing over rare earth exports; WTO chief warns decoupling could slash global output by 7%

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Prince Andrew relinquishes ‘Duke of York’ title amid mounting public and royal pressure

Royal says accusations have become a distraction to King Charles’s reign; denies all allegations of wrongdoing but concedes further retreat from public life

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Hamas refuses to commit to disarmament amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Senior official says group will maintain presence on the ground, questions disarmament demand as Israel insists Hamas adhere to Trump plan

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Five Malaysian aid trucks enter Gaza as ceasefire opens Rafah crossing

MyCARE has successfully delivered the aid trucks to Gaza marking the latest milestone in a RM9 million relief programme aimed at alleviating suffering in the wa...

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Handover dispute threatens Gaza ceasefire as Israel readies Rafah crossing

A disagreement over returning bodies of hostages held by Hamas endangers the truce, even as Israel prepares to reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt fo...

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Russia pounds Ukraine’s power grid as Zelenskyy heads to Washington for crucial talks

Kyiv reels from heavy aerial strikes on energy infrastructure as President Zelenskyy prepares to ask US President Trump for advanced missiles and air defence sy...

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Trump warns Hamas ‘We will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza

U.S. President says group must disarm or face consequences, as pressure mounts over stalled hostage returns and internal Gaza unrest

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Strong earthquake strikes off Siargao Island, Philippines

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted the Philippine Sea near Siargao Island early Friday morning, shaking large parts of the region with considerable intensity due...

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Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger

The Pontiff highlighted that approximately 673 million people go without sufficient food each day, calling this a “clear sign of a prevailing insensitivity, of...