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Trump cites Malaysia’s compact cars as model for U.S. fuel-efficient vehicle push

US President Donald Trump has pointed to Southeast Asia’s widespread adoption of small, fuel-efficient vehicles as inspiration for new US regulations allowing d...

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Mount Ibu erupts in North Maluku, spews ash 600 metres into air

Authorities advise residents and visitors to maintain a safe distance as volcanic activity continues at Level II alert

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Taiwan’s President urges Xi Jinping to prioritise domestic growth over territorial ambitions

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to focus on improving the livelihoods of the Chinese people rather than pursuing territ...

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Israel launches retaliatory airstrike amid fragile Gaza ceasefire

Israel conducted an airstrike on a Hamas militant in southern Gaza following an attack earlier that wounded five Israeli soldiers, underscoring tensions in a ce...

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Singapore: Married man kept second wife and kids a secret for 30 years, gets jail for bigamy

The 67-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence of bigamy and was sentenced to one year and five months' jail

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Airbus flags potential inspections for 628 A320 aircraft over metal panel issue

The number of aircraft that need to be checked has decreased as inspections continue to identify planes needing specific attention

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Trump - Lula discuss trade, sanctions, and crime-fighting cooperation in phone call

Discussion touched on sanctions, likely referring to Trump’s administration’s measures targeting Brazil’s judicial authorities over legal proceedings involving...

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Trump envoys fail to secure breakthrough in Moscow peace talks with Putin

Kremlin says no compromise reached but talks constructive as Russia and U.S. did not agree on territory while Zelenskiy warns against dealing behind Ukraine's b...

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Trump threatens military action against nations trafficking drugs to the united states

"Anybody that's doing that and selling it into our country is subject to attack," Trump says, singling out cocaine shipments from Colombia

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U.S. Lawmakers move to force vote on trump’s military actions against Venezuela

Most of Trump's Republicans have backed his Venezuela campaign while both parties demanded answers after Hegseth 'second strike' report

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Hong Kong blaze raises alarm over building safety and government oversight

Tragedy seen as a “tip of an iceberg” in a city dominated by high-rise developments, with concerns mounting over bid-rigging and hazardous renovation materials...

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Magnitude-5.1 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra coast

USGS reports moderate quake east-southeast of Teluk Dalam at depth of nearly 51km

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Australian teen challenges under-16 social media ban, warns of hidden risks and social divide

High Court case raises questions over minors’ online rights and government regulation