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Thailand reports first anthrax death, hundreds potentially exposed

The Livestock Department is overseeing containment efforts in the affected area, including a 5-km (3.2-mile) quarantine zone around the infection site, the agri...

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Australia's PM, opposition make final election pitch in Trump's shadow

Trump's tariff manoeuvres undermining conservative opposition while Dutton's campaign missteps, nuclear power stance also a factor

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Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks

Friday’s strike was Israel’s second on Syria this week, and attacking an area close to the presidential palace appears to send a strong warning to Syria’s new l...

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South Korea’s ex-Prime Minister Han says he will seek the presidency in June election

The nation is holding an early presidential election on June 3 after conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his imposition of martial law

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Ukraine and the U.S. have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

Signed deal is far more beneficial to Ukraine than previous versions, which they said reduced Kyiv to a junior partner and gave Washington unprecedented rights...

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Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after US-Iran nuclear talks are postponed

Trump’s social media threat came after Oman announced planned nuclear negotiations for this coming weekend had been postponed

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UN eyes major overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows

UN document refers to 'duplication', bloating of senior management with task force suggesting merging U.N. agencies to improve efficiency

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U.S. hopes Pakistan cooperates with India against Pakistan-based militants, Vance says

US hopes Pakistan 'to the extent that they're responsible' cooperates with India as Washington held talks with both countries in recent days

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From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

“For our children to be able to live with hope, the rights of workers must be recognised,” said a member of a mothers’ group in Tokyo

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Singapore GE2025: Global tensions, economic worries and cost of living to shape voter sentiment

As Singapore heads into a pivotal general election on 3 May, analysts say global instability and rising domestic concerns could influence the outcome — though t...

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Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon

India objects to firing from Pakistan in talks between top military officers amid small arms attacks reported along the border of both nations

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South Korea's acting leader Han set to resign before presidential run

Han is expected to address the nation upon his resignation on Thursday afternoon and formally announce his candidacy on Friday for the June 3 election

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US Senate rejects bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts

But the 49-49 vote fell short of the simple majority needed to pass the resolution and send it on to the House of Representatives