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China expands coast guard patrols east of Taiwan as Taipei accuses Beijing of power expansion

Patrols prompt Taipei to accuse Beijing of using maritime operations as a means to expand control and alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait

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Why Russia is expanding the Northern Sea Route

The NSR can slash distances between major Asian and European ports by up to 40%, saving thousands of kilometres and up to two weeks compared to the Suez Canal.

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US-Iran missile exchanges intensify as five-month war threatens wider Middle East escalation

The war deepens fears of a broader regional conflict as attacks spread across the Middle East and energy markets face renewed disruption risks

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Japan quake death toll rises to 34 as rescue operations continue after widespread damage

Numerus injuries and major disruptions reported after buildings collapsed, roads damaged and supply chains now affected

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Trump claims 'historic' Hamas disarmament deal reached to pave way for post-war Gaza government

US President Donald Trump says Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza have agreed to fully disarm under what he described as a historic peace agreement

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Former ICC prosecutor defends Khan over Gaza war crimes case

Khan was removed by the ICC’s Assembly of States Parties (ASP) last Friday. But Hollis said his departure should be considered separately from the Palestine cas...

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Fauci invokes fifth amendment more than 100 times in tense US senate Covid hearing

Former top US health official invokes his constitutional right against self-incrimination as Republicans accused him of misleading the public and threatened pos...

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US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran as five-month conflict escalates across Middle East

Attacks escalates a conflict that enters its fifth month with no clear end in sight as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a widening regional confrontation

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Kumamoto quake kills 13 as Japan races to rescue survivors

The quake displaces over 9,000 people as rescue teams search damaged sites and scientists warn that aftershock activity linked to long-standing fault movements...

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Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns criminal networks exploit vulnerable individuals through forced labour and deception

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Trump, Zelenskiy push to revive peace talks as Ukraine seeks patriot missile production

The visit came at a critical time for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks to secure continued US military support despite criticism over delays in disbursing previously appro...

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Netanyahu hails ‘excellent’ talks with Trump as Middle East tensions flare up again

Both leaders sought to reinforce cooperation amid renewed Iranian missile attacks, regional diplomatic efforts and mounting domestic political pressures

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US says Iranian ballistic missiles intercepted in attempted attack on American forces

The attack occurs amid heightened regional tensions despite President Donald Trump's decision to halt a planned bombing campaign and pursue diplomacy with Tehra...