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US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks

WASHINGTON: The United States issued fresh sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, two days after President Donald…

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Iran’s president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s president again pledged Wednesday that his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead of talks between…

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Beijing rejects Ukraine’s claim significant numbers of Chinese troops are fighting alongside Russia

NEW YORK: Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a…

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US defense secretary says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring a fiery response from Beijing

PANAMA CITY: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together…

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China issues risk alert for tourists travelling to US

BEIJING: China on Wednesday issued a risk alert for Chinese tourists travelling to the US, according to a statement from…

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US restores urgent food aid but not in Afghanistan and Yemen, where millions need it

CAIRO: The Trump administration has reversed sweeping cuts in emergency food aid to several nations while maintaining them in Afghanistan…

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Nigeria’s Boko Haram making gains again in Borno state, governor says

MAIDUGURI: Nigeria’s Islamist group Boko Haram has renewed attacks and kidnappings in northeastern Borno state with little push back from…

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Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

SANTO DOMINGO: Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a…

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Most Singaporeans yet to pick a party ahead of election, poll shows

SINGAPORE: A majority of Singaporeans have yet to decide which party to vote for ahead of a general election this…

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Britney Spears calls it quits with boyfriend Richard Soliz for second time

Pop star Britney Spears has ended her relationship with boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz for the second time in a year.…

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