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U.S. to impose tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports in 2027

The U.S. Trade Representative announced plans to levy tariffs on Chinese “legacy” chips, citing Beijing’s pursuit of semiconductor dominance

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Trump unveils ambitious ‘Golden Fleet’ expansion with new class of battleships

Trump announces plans for a new class of battleships, the "Trump Class," aimed at strengthening naval dominance, introducing advanced technologies, and increasi...

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China national injured as Thai artillery strikes Cambodian border town

A Chinese citizen sustained injuries after Thai military forces fired artillery shells into residential areas in Battambang province, Cambodia, as tensions flar...

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Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza as Israeli violations of ceasefire continue

At least 411 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,100 injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza since a ceasefire agreement came into effect on 10 October

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Trump claims Thailand–Cambodia tensions easing as border talks resume amid fighting

Trump says relations between Thailand and Cambodia are “now in a good place” following calls with both leaders and a renewed ceasefire pledge

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Penang-born ‘Fat Leonard’ denied prison early release

He was found guilty of using bribes, sex, and luxury gifts to ensure that a flotilla of US Navy vessels used his contracting services

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Singapore volunteer to face court over St Joseph church bomb hoax

A 26-year-old church volunteer is set to be charged today for making a false threat of a terrorist act after allegedly staging a bomb scare that forced the evac...

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Japan nears landmark nuclear restart as Niigata set to back Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant

Japan is poised for a pivotal step in its return to nuclear power as lawmakers in Niigata prepare to endorse the restart of the world’s largest nuclear plant

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US-led peace talks seek common ground on Ukraine as doubts persist over Russia’s response

Senior officials from the United States, Europe and Ukraine have concluded days of talks aimed at aligning positions on a proposed peace framework for Ukraine

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Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements as ministers vow to block Palestinian state

Israel has approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that senior ministers say is intended to prevent the creation of a...

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Trump administration denies cover-up over redacted Epstein files

Victims have expressed anger after a cache of records from cases against the late sex offender was released, with many pages blacked out and photos censored

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Philippine police trace Bondi Beach suspects’ movements during month-long stay in Davao

Authorities are retracing the movements and contacts of the two men behind the Bondi Beach shooting as investigations focus on their month-long stay in Davao

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Seven killed as business jet crashes in North Carolina

Seven people were killed when a Cessna 550 business jet crashed in North Carolina, with authorities saying former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his i...