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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...

Australian police fatally shoot man following woman stabbing incident

SYDNEY -- A man was fatally shot by police following a stabbing incident on the Mid North Coast of the Australian state of New...

Royal Palace: Cambodian King becomes ill, unable to perform his royal duties

PHNOM PENH - Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni "falls ill, unable to carry out his royal duties," said a Ministry of Royal Palace statement on...

Iran deploys advanced missile at newly revealed underground site

CAIRO/TEHERAN/ISTANBUL/MOSCOW - Iran has deployed one of its largest missiles at an underground facility unveiled Wednesday, Iran's Fars News Agency reported Thursday.Fars said the...

UN humanitarians: Gaza casualties mount as patients go through Rafah crossing

UNITED NATIONS - The Gaza Ministry of Health reported dozens of fatalities and injuries over the past 24 hours, while patients and companions went...

216 terrorists killed as security forces wrap up operation in SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - At least 216 terrorists were killed as Pakistan's security forces have concluded an anti-terrorist operation in the country's southwestern province of Balochistan,...

Thai media: Cambodia fires grenade into Thai territory

BANGKOK - A 40mm grenade was fired by the Cambodian side at around 10:18 am local time on Thursday, which landed at a military...

Thousands of Sri Lankan schools face teacher shortages

COLOMBO - More than 3,000 Sri Lankan schools are operating with fewer than 10 teachers each, data released Thursday by the country's Department of...

Israel says Hamas to be dismantled if it refuses disarmament

JERUSALEM/GAZA - Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed Wednesday to dismantle Hamas if it refuses to disarm, threatening renewed military action in Gaza."After we...

UN chief urges parties to honor truce

Call comes amid reports of more deaths in Gaza and curbs on relief operationsUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his demand for all parties...

Japan’s Takaichi criticized for calling snap election during entrance exam season

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been facing mounting criticism over the timing of the upcoming general election, as opposition figures and...

Iran, US to meet Friday in Oman amid military posturing, deep divisions

CAIRO/TEHRAN - Iran and the United States are set to hold talks in Oman's capital Muscat on Friday, officials confirmed on Wednesday, capping days...

Australia blasts big tech for child sexual abuse failings

Australia’s online safety regulator blasted major technology companies including Meta Platforms Inc, Apple Inc and Google for failing to stamp out child sexual exploitation...

India revokes direct rule in Manipur, new chief minister takes oath

NEW DELHI - India's federal government on Wednesday revoked the direct rule imposed in the restive northeastern state of Manipur in February last year,...

Tariffs cut as US, India ink deal

Pact could restore competitiveness, but analysts warn of energy, geopolitical risksThe United States announced a trade deal with India on Monday that slashes tariffs...

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