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Tehran denounces nuclear weapon narrative

Iran dismisses international concerns regarding its nuclear programme as a fabricated pressure tactic, confirming that technical negotiations remain the intende...

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Fragile Israel–Lebanon truce extended after deadly strikes as tensions and mistrust deepen

A US-brokered ceasefire has been prolonged by three weeks following a surge in violence, with Lebanon pressing for Israeli withdrawal

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Iran flexes Strait of Hormuz power as talks collapse, Trump threatens military endgame

Dramatic footage of ship seizures underscores Iran’s ability to disrupt a vital oil route amid mounting geopolitical and economic strain

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Runway safety failures and overwhelmed controllers cited in deadly LaGuardia plane collision

A preliminary investigation into last month’s fatal crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport points to a chain of operational breakdowns

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ICC confirms murder charges against ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, orders trial

Judges at the International Criminal Court confirm all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte

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Head-on train collision near Copenhagen leaves 17 injured, five in critical condition

A head-on collision between two local trains north of Copenhagen has left 17 people injured, including five in critical condition, prompting a major emergency r...

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Five dead in Lebanon; Children among victims in Gaza as Israel strikes continue

A journalist is among five people killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, as Beirut seeks a one-month extension to a fragile US-brokered ceasefire during renewed...

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US Senate backs Trump’s war powers as Iran conflict deepens and markets react

Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 3.5 per cent to US$101.91 per barrel, reflecting uncertainty over supply disruptions

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Goldman Sachs reaches settlement in 1MDB shareholder lawsuit over alleged deception

Goldman Sachs agrees to settle a shareholder lawsuit in New York accusing the Wall Street bank of misleading investors about its role in the 1Malaysia Developme...

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US tightens maritime blockade on Iran as Strait of Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt

Washington orders 29 vessels to turn back amid escalating naval confrontations with Tehran

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Malaysian teen to be charged in Singapore over alleged role in residency scam cash collections

A 15-year-old is accused of acting as a conduit for nearly S$10,000 obtained through fraudulent permanent residency schemes, with police indicating possible lin...

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Hong Kong fire survivor confronts trauma as residents return to devastated homes

Survivors are being allowed back into their damaged homes under supervision

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UK Parliament passes landmark tobacco ban bill to create smoke-free generation

The landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill attempts to create a “smoke-free generation” and reduce long-term strain on the nation’s National Health Service