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Iran-US nuke talks conclude in Geneva after ‘significant progress’

GENEVA -- The Iranian and US delegations wrapped up their new round of nuclear talks in Geneva "after significant progress in the negotiation," said...

Singapore fertility rate posts ‘significant’ drop to record low

Singapore’s total fertility rate fell to 0.87 in 2025, marking a record low that a top official warned could profoundly reshape the city-state’s society...

‘Deal with US within reach if not making nuke weapons main focus’

TEHRAN - A senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that if not making nuclear weapons by Tehran is the...

Third round of indirect Iran-US nuclear talks begins in Geneva

GENEVA/WASHINGTON/CAIRO - The third round of indirect Iran-US nuclear talks under the mediation of Oman began in Geneva, Switzerland, according to local media reports...

Kim Jong-un says DPRK-US ties depends on Washington’s attitude

PYONGYANG -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has said the building of DPRK-US relations depends entirely on the United...

Zelensky: Meeting between Ukraine, US, Russia expected in early March

KYIV -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Wednesday that the next round of talks between delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia is...

Japan’s births fall for 10th year adding to demographic strain

Births in Japan fell for a 10th straight year in 2025 underscoring the demographic strain faces as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pursues new...

New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming the most high-profile addition to a growing wave of...

Lebanese PM vows to avoid war

BEIRUT - Lebanon will not be allowed to take part in any renewed conflict, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday."It is not in...

ROK president stresses reducing hostility with DPRK

SEOUL - The Republic of Korea's President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday urged sustained efforts to reduce hostility with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea,...

Passport plan in West Bank raises concern

Expert says US move to provide consular services to settlers contradicts its stanceThe peace process in the Gaza conflict may face another setback, after...

Canada to provide humanitarian assistance to Cuba

OTTAWA -- Canada announced on Wednesday that it will provide 8 million Canadian dollars (about $5.8 million) in humanitarian assistance to Cuba amid the...

French govt survives no-confidence votes over energy plan

PARIS - The French government led by Prime Minister survived two no-confidence votes on Wednesday after deputies in the National Assembly rejected the...

Putin says Russia must step up counterterrorism efforts

MOSCOW - Russia must step up counterterrorism efforts amid threats to its Black Sea natural gas pipelines, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.Speaking at...

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