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Japan earthquake kills at least three as mall blast, building collapse compound disaster

At least three people were killed and dozens injured after the powerful earthquake triggered a deadly explosion at a shopping mall, the collapse of a building...

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Iran holds talks with Oman, Saudi Arabia on Strait of Hormuz security amid regional tensions

Tehran seeks greater regional cooperation and diplomatic efforts to address instability affecting the vital shipping route

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7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu island

The tremor at 4.27 pm (3.27 pm) on the island of Kyushu was also measured at the highest possible level, seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, the agenc...

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FAA warns hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX Jets need seat fixes over evacuation risk

The seats must be corrected, says the FAA citing potential risks of passenger injuries and delayed emergency evacuations

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Trump warns US strikes could resume as Washington pursues high-stakes talks with Iran

Trump warns military strikes will resume if negotiations collapse, even as regional tensions persisted with fresh drone attacks

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Kremlin says no details on new Ukraine peace proposals ahead of Trump-Zelenskiy talks

Russia says it has received no specific proposals ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington

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Two killed, five injured in shooting at Seattle food festival

At least two people have been killed and five others, including a two-year-old child, injured after a shooting at a food festival in downtown Seattle

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Marcos Jr faces trust test as Philippines President seeks to rebuild economy and credibility

The President’s address comes a year after exposing a multibillion-dollar flood-control corruption scandal which since fuels anger over stalled projects, rising...

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Takaichi's approval rating slides as Japanese voters react to rising living costs

Rising prices and concerns over the government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis weighs on public support and adds pressure on Japan PM’s economic agenda

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China unveils US$5 trillion infrastructure drive to power AI ambitions and long-term growth

China launches multitrillion-yuan infrastructure programme to build foundations of an artificial intelligence-driven economy, integrating power, computing, tele...

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Trump halts Iran airstrikes to test diplomatic path as Tehran offers reciprocal pause

The US President opts to give diplomacy a chance amid concerns over dwindling military targets and munitions stockpiles, while Tehran says it will cease retalia...

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Burnham sets out distinct Labour agenda with cost-of-living push and devolution drive

Newly-minted PM uses his first week in office to unveil measures aimed at easing living costs, project a more optimistic governing style and accelerate plans to...

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What’s next for Karim Khan after ICC ouster?

Karim Khan is preparing to contest his removal as International Criminal Court chief prosecutor after member states dismissed him over misconduct allegations