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Iran blames US for stalemate

Pezeshkian says ‘bad faith, siege, and threats’ stopping talks as oil supply remains disruptedAmid the US-Iran ceasefire being unilaterally extended on Washington's terms and ongoing disruptions in the Strait...

Japanese lower house okays bill to set up national intelligence committee

TOKYO – on Thursday passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee,...

Philippine senator criticizes ICC ruling on Duterte case jurisdiction

MANILA - Philippine Senator Imee Marcos has criticized ruling upholding jurisdiction in the...

ICC confirms trial against former Philippine president Duterte

THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of...

Peru defense, foreign ministers quit over dispute on US fighter jet purchase

LIMA – Peru's Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela resigned...

Uncertainty remains ahead of expected US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD/PARIS/LONDON - As US forces have intercepted and taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship and Iran said it has currently no decision to...

NZ capital declares state of emergency amid severe flooding

WELLINGTON - A state of emergency was declared on Monday in New Zealand's capital of Wellington, as torrential rain triggered severe flooding and landslides,...

36,000 protesters rally in Tokyo against Japan PM Takaichi’s push to revise constitution

TOKYO - Tens of thousands of Japanese people gathered around the parliament building in Tokyo on Sunday to protest attempts of the government of...

Japan’s drill role stirs unease

Military presence 'highly provocative' in exercise viewed as US security outreachJapan's plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how...

Trump says US seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship

NEW YORK/TEHRAN - US President said on Sunday that US forces have intercepted and taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried...

Report: Top DPRK leader oversees test-fire of tactical ballistic missiles

PYONGYANG - , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea...

Yemen’s Houthis threaten closure of Bab al-Mandeb Strait

SANAA - Yemen's Houthi group warned on Saturday that the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait could be closed.Houthi official Hussein al-Ezzi made the remarks in...

UN chief strongly condemns attack killing French peacekeeper in S. Lebanon

UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday strongly condemned the attack that killed one French peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim...

New Zealand’s capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods

SYDNEY - A clean-up began in 's capital Wellington after flash flooding, ​sparked by heavy rain, hit the nation's ‌North Island, authorities said on...

Iran’s IRGC says Strait of Hormuz blocked

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON - The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and...

Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations

BEIRUT - Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will...

Thailand urges public caution as melioidosis cases climb

BANGKOK – The Thai government is closely monitoring the melioidosis situation amid the ongoing concern over the rising trend of infections, as a total...

Iran partially reopens airspace, Trump says deal in ‘next day or two’

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/ISLAMABAD - Iran has partially reopened its airspace and some airports, local media reported on Saturday, citing its aviation authority. In an interview with Israel's...

Lebanese leader eyes permanent agreements after ceasefire phase

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM/UNITED NATIONS - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Lebanon has entered a new phase focused on negotiating permanent agreements to safeguard the...

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