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Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan
Fallout continues after prime minister said use of force against Taiwan would be 'survival threatening' for Japan.
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Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan
Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu
French leader Macron says he was 'very touched' by Xi's gesture to accompany him to Chengdu - a departure from protocol.
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More heavy rain slows Sri Lanka’s recovery after deadly cyclone
President Dissanayake has called rescue and recovery efforts the most difficult in the nation's history.
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RSF kills dozens, mostly children, in war-torn Sudan’s Kalogi: SAF sources
Sudan Doctors Network says 'deliberate suicide-drone attacks' targeted a kindergarten and several civilian facilities.
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Putin, Modi kick off India summit as trade, US sanctions loom large
Meeting to boost ties comes as India seeks reprieve from US oil sanctions related to war in Ukraine.
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Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access
Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used 'to organise and carry out terrorist acts'.
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Honduran presidential candidate says Trump interfered in election: Report
Centrist candidate Salvador Nasralla, 72, says the US president's remarks may have cost him votes.
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‘The homeland is the homeland’: Venezuelans brace for possible US attack
Residents of Caracas go about their routines amid growing anxiety over the deployment of US military assets offshore.
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US grand jury declines to re-charge New York Attorney General Letitia James
James decries Trump's 'weaponisation' of the justice system after second failed attempt to federally prosecute her.
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US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn district map for 2026 midterms
The new Texas map, backed by Donald Trump, has sparked similar efforts for partisan redistricting across the US.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380
These are the key developments from day 1,380 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump can keep National Guard in Washington, DC, for now: Appeals court
Court grants stay on previous order giving timeline for troop withdrawal as administration considers response.
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US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean
Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged drug smugglers.
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Trump hails ‘great day for the world’ as DRC, Rwanda finalise peace deal
US president hosts leaders of DRC and Rwanda and says Washington will buy rare earth minerals from the two countries.
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New York Times sues Pentagon over rules limiting access for media
Lawsuit challenges rules that give wide discretion to Pentagon chief Hegseth to oust journalists over coverage.
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Real Betis vs Barcelona: La Liga preview – teams, start, lineups
Table-topping Barcelona look to move four points clear of Real Madrid but Real Betis eye their own La Liga ambitions.
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Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit
Putin questions US pressure on India's Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.
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US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China
The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.
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Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?
Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.
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