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DPRK conducts multiple weapon system tests

PYONGYANG - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted multiple weapon system tests from Monday to Wednesday, the official Korean Central News Agency...

UN strongly condemns Israel’s strikes across Lebanon

UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT - The United Nations strongly condemns Israel's strikes across Lebanon that resulted in significant civilian casualties, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the...

Trump: US military to stay around Iran until deal fully complied with

WASHINGTON/WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain in place...

Russia says ties with Japan at unprecedented low

MOSCOW - Relations between have deteriorated to an unprecedented low level, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.Earlier in the day, the ministry...

Japan’s arms export plan triggers concern

Observers warn of rising tensions, drift from pacifist stance as protests growJapan's plan to loosen restrictions on arms exports has drawn growing domestic concern,...

Trump slams NATO again for being unhelpful for US

WASHINGTON - "NATO wasn't there when we needed them, and they won't be there if we need them again," US President Donald Trump said...

Australia’s drugmakers brace for new US tariffs

Trump's 100 percent duties on patented drugs rattle sector as uncertainty hangsAustralia's pharmaceutical sector is bracing for the impact of the United States' latest...

Fars: Iran eyes ‘deterrent’ ops after Israeli ‘ceasefire violations’ in Lebanon

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON - Iran is finalizing preparations to carry out "deterrent operations" against military targets in Israel following Isreal's "ceasefire violations" in Lebanon, Iran's semi-official...

US, Iran agree on 2-week ceasefire

The world welcomed a last-minute breakthrough for peace on Wednesday as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour...

Japan’s parliament enacts record budget for fiscal 2026 after delay

TOKYO - Japan's parliament on Tuesday passed a record 122.31 trillion yen (around $766 billion) budget for fiscal 2026, the first time in 11...

Prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for ex-S. Korean first lady in appeal trial

SEOUL - South Korea's special counsel on Wednesday sought a 15-year prison sentence in an appeal hearing for Kim Keon-hee, wife of former president...

Artemis II crew heads back from Moon as NASA releases first flyby photographs

LOS ANGELES - The crew of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) began the return phase of their 10-day lunar flight...

UN: Israeli fire, Hezbollah explosive likely killed 3 Indonesian peacekeepers

UNITED NATIONS - Preliminary findings indicate Israeli tank fire and a Hezbollah explosive were likely responsible for the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in...

Australia’s most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes

SYDNEY - Australia's most decorated soldier was arrested on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war ​crimes relating to the killing of unarmed...

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