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Iran-U.S. nuclear talks mediation by Oman off to “good start” amid regional tensions

Iranian and U.S. officials, mediated by Oman, have resumed nuclear negotiations in Muscat, with Tehran insisting talks remain focused solely on its nuclear prog...

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White House plans first “Board of Peace” leaders meeting on Gaza for February 19

The White House is set to host the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump’s controversial “Board of Peace” on February 19 in Washington

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Trump under fire for racist video featuring Obama, White House deletes post

President Donald Trump condemned but did not apologise for a video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes

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Woman dies from Nipah virus in northern Bangladesh amid regional cases - WHO

The World Health Organization has confirmed the death of a woman in northern Bangladesh in January from Nipah virus, marking the latest in a series of infection...

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Indonesia earthquake toll rises as damage spreads across Java and Yogyakarta

The number of people injured in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake off the coast of Pacitan, East Java, has climbed to 40, with more than 200 residents affected across...

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US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Oman amid heightened regional tensions

Diplomats convene in Muscat to discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme as military standoff looms

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Thailand braces for crucial general election amid economic woes and nationalist tensions

Voters head to the polls Sunday as three major parties vie for power in tightly contested race

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Cambodian fraud compounds abandoned after Thai strikes reveal industrial-scale scam operations

Abandoned sites expose detailed target profiles, staged police offices and anti-riot drills as authorities crack down on cybercrime networks

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East Jawa shaken by offshore megathrust quake; houses damaged but no tsunami threat

A 6.2-magnitude offshore earthquake struck southeastern Java in the early hours of Friday, damaging homes across East Java and neighbouring regions

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Singapore to raise VEP and GVP fees from 2027, scrap free entry days for foreign vehicles

Foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore will face higher daily charges and the removal of long-standing fee exemptions from January 2027

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U.S. Justice Department under fire for exposed Epstein files

Unredacted documents reveal victims’ identities, sensitive personal data and explicit images, raising urgent privacy concerns

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United Nations warns of nuclear risk as New START treaty expires

Guterres urges immediate US-Russia negotiations to establish a new arms control framework amid rising global security concerns

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Taiwan reaffirms “rock-solid” relations with U.S. amid China pressure

President Lai assures continuity of cooperation programmes following Xi-Trump discussion on arms sales