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UAE withdraws forces from Yemen amid rising tensions with Saudi Arabia

The UAE pulls out its troops from Yemen, ending what it called “counterterrorism” operations, following escalating disputes with Saudi Arabia and the Southern T...

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MH370 search: Drones dive in narrowed zone as Ocean Infinity recovery efforts resumes

Nearly a dozen years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished without trace, a new seabed search has begun in the southern Indian Ocean, driven by advanced...

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Bangladesh mourns death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape, has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolon...

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Trump warns of renewed strikes on Iran and threatens Hamas over disarmament

The U.S. President warns that Washington could back another major strike on Iran if Tehran resumes rebuilding its weapons programmes

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A world in flux: Ten defining global moments of 2025

Sweeping United States trade tariffs, renewed conflicts in Asia, landmark diplomatic shifts on Palestine and a series of deadly attacks among key events that le...

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Hindu family wakes up to burning house horror in Bangladesh

This was allegedly over blasphemy allegations in Mymensingh on December 18. According to local authorities, the exact cause of the fire has not yet been confirm...

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United States pledges US$2 billion for UN humanitarian aid, amid cuts

Despite slashing overall foreign assistance, the Trump administration promises US$2 billion to UN humanitarian programmes

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South Korea prosecutors accuse former first lady of accepting luxury bribes and abusing power

South Korean prosecutors have accused former first lady Kim Keon Hee of accepting more than US$200,000 in luxury bribes and secretly intervening in state affair...

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Myanmar Junta’s pro-military party claims early lead amid controversial elections

Myanmar’s ruling military-backed party appears to be securing a majority in the first phase of junta-run elections

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Singapore’s Budget 2026 to be unveiled by prime minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 12

Wong will present Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, outlining government plans to address cost of living, job security and public...

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China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan with live-fire exercises planned

China has announced major joint military exercises encircling Taiwan, including live-fire drills across multiple zones

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Israel deploys ‘iron beam’ laser system, claiming world first in operational air defence

Israel delivers its new Iron Beam laser interceptor to the air force, marking what officials describe as the first fully operational high-powered laser defence...

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Trump to press Netanyahu on stalled Gaza ceasefire as regional tensions loom

The U.S. President is expected to seek momentum on the faltering Gaza ceasefire when he meets Netanyahu, with talks set to address Israel’s security concerns ov...