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Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia's Madura island

The tragedy prompts a major multi-agency search and rescue operation that has so far saved 225 of the 271 people on board

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Iran close to Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz as US pauses military escalation

Terms achieved as the United States suspends plans for a major military strike in favour of renewed diplomacy amid hopes of easing tensions across the Gulf

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Trump says new Iran talks to begin after halting planned 'massive' military strike

Trump is almost certain diplomatic efforts requested by key Gulf allies now offer the best opportunity to avert a wider regional conflict

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Trump halts planned Iran strikes as US, Israel seek rapid deal to end five-month conflict

Fears grow that renewed hostilities could trigger a wider regional crisis and further disrupt global energy supplies

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Thailand pursues Interpol red notices for Southern insurgents sheltered in Malaysia

Authorities plan to seek their extradition through Interpol Red Notices so the suspects can face justice in Thai courts, the National Security Council (NSC) ann...

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Thai PM apologises to Russian visitors as double murder case threatens tourism confidence

Anutin Charnvirakul apologises to Russian visitors and orders tighter security measures after the deaths of two Russian siblings and three Thai family members i...

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Iran warns of decisive retaliation as Trump threatens fresh strikes

The warning escalates tensions across the Gulf after President Donald Trump renewed threats of strikes on Iranian targets while deepening concerns over global e...

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13 killed as tourist plane crashes en route to Peru’s famed Nazca Lines (video)

Thirteen people, including 11 foreign tourists, were killed after a light aircraft carrying visitors to Peru's world-famous Nazca Lines crashed shortly after ta...

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China accuses US of economic coercion after new forced labour trade restrictions

Beijing accuses the United States of disrupting global supply chains and harming legitimate business interests

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US makes visa bond requirement permanent, forcing some travellers to post up to US$20,000

The Trump administration has made permanent a visa bond programme requiring applicants from 50 countries, mostly in Africa, to pay security deposits of up to US...

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Australia defends under-16 social media ban as teen usage remains high despite restrictions

The government insists the policy changes public attitudes despite new data showing more than 80 per cent of teenagers remain active on social platforms months...

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Trump threatens escalation as US and Israel consider new Iran strikes on energy sites

The attacks aim at energy facilities, raising fears of a wider escalation in the Middle East conflict

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Gaza peace deal depends on Israel fulfilling prior commitments before disarmament, Hamas says

The commitments include halting attacks, withdrawing forces and allowing more humanitarian aid into the enclave