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Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures US$600 billion Saudi deal

Trump not visiting Israel during the trip, offers brighter future to Iran but warns of maximum pressure if no new nuclear deal

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UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

U.N. rejects a new system, saying it “weaponises aid,” threatens to cause mass displacement of Palestinians, violates principles of neutrality and won’t be able...

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US to cut 'de minimis' tariff on China shipments, bolstering broader trade truce

Tariff reduction follows broader truce announcement after Geneva talks as U.S. de minimis rule criticised for enabling cheap imports and smuggling

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Trump begins Middle East tour amid escalating crises in Gaza and Iran

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as part of a high-stakes tour of the Middle East, with tensions surging in Gaza and fears growing over Iran’s nuclear ambitions

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Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

Cannes updated its dress policy on the eve of its 78th edition to read that “nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festiva...

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Australia's Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term

Albanese's Labor Party rode a voter backlash against global instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to a come-from-behind victory

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Detained in The Hague, Philippines' Duterte wins hometown mayoral election

The victory during nationwide midterm elections is testament to the 80-year-old's enduring influence in the southern city, owing to his reputation as a crime-bu...

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Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane

Critics of the offer said it was unethical and likely unconstitutional

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Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire

No agreement on wider truce and shelling resumes after handover as the global monitor warns of famine in Gaza

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UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner

Decision is an important step towards establishing the truth and achieving justice and accountability for all victims of Flight MH17, and their families and lov...

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US and China agree to 90-day trade truce, roll back punitive tariffs

Washington and Beijing ease tensions with sharp tariff reductions and pledge to continue negotiations

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Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The Pope touched on the situation in Gaza, saying that he was deeply pained by what was happening in the Gaza Strip.

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Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries

Trump has said he wants to close that spread, but has not publicly specified how and did not provide details in his post