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ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM
Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have 'not endorsed' the election in military-run Myanmar.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436
These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches
Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil
Trump signs executive order ramping up pressure on Havana's oil supplies in wake of US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro.
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What’s the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026?
Teams, groups, dates, start times and venues for all 54 matches at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
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Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry
Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.
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Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions
The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country's large oil reserves.
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Canada’s Carney hails new trade deals, ‘expects’ US to respect sovereignty
Canadian prime minister has sought to rally 'middle powers' to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate.
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US opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a school
The child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV towards the school and sustained minor injuries.
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US Justice Department charges man with assault after Ilhan Omar town hall
As part of the government's affidavit, an FBI agent testified to the suspect approaching Omar with a syringe.
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Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack
'They should be ready to hear us roar,' says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase.
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Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties
Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
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Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments
The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.
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‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentary
The film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.
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TotalEnergies restarts $20bn LNG project in Mozambique after 5-year freeze
Operations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.
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Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical
Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a "terrorist" organisation.
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Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for US killing of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson fatally shot Massey after she called police to her home, in a killing that sparked outrage and protests.
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Who controls Yemen now and why it matters
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Yemen as power struggles intensify and aid gaps grow.
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