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East & South Asia

Philippines Launches Massive Clean-Up Following Twin Earthquakes

Dazed and exhausted survivors of two powerful earthquakes in the southern Philippines woke up on Saturday to widespread destruction and uncertainty, after hundreds...

West

Sebastien Lecornu Reappointed as France’s Prime Minister Days After Resignation

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just four days after accepting his resignation, in an attempt to...

UN

UN, NGOs Call for Immediate Opening of All Crossings into Gaza

GENEVA: The United Nations and major humanitarian agencies are urging Israel to fully open all border crossings into Gaza to allow desperately needed...

GeoPolitics

Massive Russian Airstrikes Leave Parts of Ukraine Without Power

KYIV: Large swathes of Ukraine were left without electricity and water early Friday as Russia launched another wave of drone and missile attacks...

West Asia

Ceasefire Brings Tentative Relief as Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians who had been forcibly displaced over the past year are now making their way back to the ruins...

East & South AsiaEconomy

Trump Announces New Tariffs, Deepening Trade War with China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with China on Friday, threatening to impose steep new tariffs on Chinese exports and announcing...

GeoPolitics

US, Qatar Finalize Deal for Military Training Facility in Idaho

The United States has struck an agreement to permit Qatar to build an air force facility at Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho,...

GeoPolitics

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, a recognition that highlights her long struggle for democracy,...

West

Trump Plans Middle East Trip Amid Imminent Hostage Release

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that he plans to travel to the Middle East on Sunday to mark the implementation of the...

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Trump Slams UK’s Starmer for Refusing to Join Military Action Against Iran

Washington: President Donald Trump has sharply criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to support Washington’s military actions against Iran, warning that...

Drones Target US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Defense Ministry Confirms

Riyadh: The US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones on , causing a small fire and minor damage to the building, the...

SCO Warns of Escalation After Attacks on Iran, Seeks UN Involvement

Shanghai: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has expressed serious concern over recent military strikes targeting Iran, calling for urgent international attention to prevent...