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Israel imposes restrictions on Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa for Ramadan Friday prayers

Access limited to just 10,000 from West Bank amid ongoing tensions and surge in settler violence

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US Supreme Court curbs Trump’s emergency tariff powers, forcing White House to recalibrate trade strategy

Landmark six-three ruling finds 1977 law does not authorise sweeping import duties, casting doubt over billions in revenue and future bilateral deals

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Trump escalates threats against Iran as tensions spike in Middle East

President issues ultimatum over nuclear programme amid U.S. military buildup; Tehran warns of decisive retaliation

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U.S. - Indonesia seal trade pact setting 19% tariff on Indonesian goods

Washington lowers previously threatened duties in reciprocal deal that includes US$33 billion in Indonesian purchases of American energy, agriculture and aircra...

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Man's body believed to have been eaten by his 3 pet pit bulls

Based on initial police investigations, he is thought to have died from natural causes, potentially following a sudden medical episode.

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Prince Andrew released under investigation after arrest over alleged public office misconduct

King Charles voices “deepest concern” as unprecedented arrest of his younger brother follows claims confidential documents were shared with Jeffrey Epstein

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life for martial law coup

Ousted leader’s rapid rise and bold foreign policy overshadowed by domestic turmoil and legal reckoning

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Sara Duterte declares 2028 presidential bid as father seeks to skip ICC hearing

Philippine vice-president announces candidacy days before Rodrigo Duterte’s pre-trial at The Hague, deepening political fault lines at home

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Trump convenes Gaza peace board without Palestinian representation

US$5bn pledged for reconstruction as Gulf states back fund; international force planned but Hamas disarmament unresolved

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United States bolsters military presence in Middle East amid threats of possible strike on Iran

Fleet deployments, fighter jets, and aerial refuelling planes signal readiness as President Donald Trump maintains pressure on Tehran amid stalled nuclear negot...

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Meta CEO expresses regret over Instagram age verification failures

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in high-profile California trial as scrutiny mounts over allegations the platform knowingly attracted under-13 users

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Appetite-suppressing drugs shake US$12b snack market

Global food giants adapt to changing consumer habits as GLP-1 drugs curb calorie intake and boost demand for protein-rich, nutrient-dense foods

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Trump urges UK to retain Diego Garcia amid rising tensions with Iran

US President warns strategic Indian Ocean base critical for potential military operations and cautions against undermining allied security