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Israel halves aid to Gaza, keeps border closed amid delayed hostage body return

Hamas hands over more remains, but Israel tightens restrictions and threatens further pressure if disarmament not met

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Trump wields shutdown as tool to remake U.S. Govt by slashing programmes and firing workers

As the US government shutdown enters a third week, Trump empowers budget chief to reshape federal agencies

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US and China impose tit-for-tat port fees in escalating maritime trade dispute

The move comes as the U.S. seeks to curb China's dominance in global shipping and shipbuilding, while Beijing exempts Chinese-built ships from its new levies

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Trump hails Gaza ceasefire as ‘peace in the middle east’ – but regional hurdles persist

The first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire has seen the release of hostages and prisoners, with both Israel and Hamas declaring victory

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Aircraft delivery delays to cost aviation industry over US$11 billion in 2025, says IATA

Persistent supply chain disruptions in the aerospace sector are set to cost the global aviation industry more than US$11 billion next year, as airlines extend t...

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Global stress and anxiety levels on the rise, Gallup report finds

Researchers warn world leaders risk ignoring the emotional well-being of populations by focusing too narrowly on economic indicators

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China stands firm on rare earths as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Beijing urges dialogue over confrontation as tensions rise ahead of potential Trump-Xi meeting

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Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages

Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners to be released Monday as Trump to address Israel's Knesset, attend peace summit in Egypt

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Qantas confirms over 5 million customer data leaked following major July cyberattack

Australian flag carrier among several global firms targeted in breach linked to hacker group; investigation continues amid ongoing legal injunction

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Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins; Trump to chair peace summit in Egypt

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Oct 11, as Hamas prepared to release Israeli hostages

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S’pore deepens ties with Australia and New Zealand on a shift to inclusive strategic partnerships

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says upgraded ties with Canberra and Wellington reflect ambition to expand regional cooperation beyond major powers

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Rafah crossing set to reopen next week as ceasefire brings relief to Gaza

Approximately 200,000 Palestinians return to northern Gaza following truce with Israel

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Trump reignites U.S.-China trade war with tariffs and tech export curbs

Markets tumble as Washington prepares sweeping 100% tariffs and software controls; Trump questions planned Xi meeting amid deepening economic rift