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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Islands Authority.
The United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced that it has imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Bureau, also
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Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha pardoned, ends 27-year sentence, rights limited
Cambodian National Assembly Speaker and Acting Head of State Hun Sen recently granted a pardon to opposition leader Kem Sokha, ending the 27‑year treason s
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Asian oil falls 5% as market hopes for Iran‑US ceasefire.
In Asian early trading, oil prices fell 5% as the market’s expectation of a cease‑fire agreement between Iran and the United States to end the war sparked
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Iranian delegation arrives in Doha, Qatar, for peace negotiations
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led a delegation that arrived in Doha, Qatar, for a multi‑day pea
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Bangladesh highway truck overturns, 15 dead, 10 injured.
In the Tangail district of Bangladesh, a truck overturned on a highway, killing 15 people and injuring 10. The accident occurred in the early morning local
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TSX 60 Composite Index Sets New Record, Closes at 34,778.98.
The S&P/TSX 60 Composite Index on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) recently recorded a notable rise of 0.7%, closing at 34,778.98 points and setting a new
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Drones strike Sudan's North Darfur, killing at least 21 civilians.
In the towns of Artina and Kornoi in North Darfur State, a series of drone attacks carried out over the past two days killed at least 21 civilians. The str
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U.S. Central Command announces self‑defensive air strike over southern Iran.
The United States Central Command announced that it has launched "self-defense" airstrikes in southern Iran, which included attacks on anti-aircraft missil
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US urges countries to join Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel
Recently, U.S. officials revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump had asked Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to collectively join
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China, US agree to keep Strait of Hormuz open, safeguard global energy security.
The White House Office of the Executive Office announced that the United States and China reached a consensus at the summit between President Donald Trump
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Xi warns Trump on Taiwan‑US ties, sparking international attention.
President Xi Jinping of China recently issued a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that mishandling the Taiwan issue could spark conflict. The
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Xi Meets Trump, China‑US Relations See Key Development
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Beijing recently, and both invited several business leaders to attend the meeting. The
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Medical helicopter crashes in New Mexico, all four on board killed.
A medical aircraft operated by Trans Aero MedEvac crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico, after losing radio contact, resulting in the deaths of all four people
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Havana endures 20+ hour blackout as US blockade cuts diesel.
Cuba recently announced that due to the United States blockade imposed on the island, resulting in a complete lack of diesel fuel, power outages in the cap
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Honda halts EV factory plans in Ontario, Canada.
Major Japanese automaker Honda has announced the suspension of its plan to build an electric vehicle plant in Ontario, Canada, citing lower-than-expected d
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BTS, Madonna, Shakira to perform together at 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
South Korean boy band BTS, American singer Madonna, and Colombian singer Shakira will jointly headline the halftime show for the inaugural FIFA World Cup f
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Israel Deploys Iron Dome System to UAE as Part of Enhanced Security Cooperation
US Ambassador to Israel, Michael Herzog, recently stated that Israel has deployed the Iron Dome air defense system and military personnel to the United Ara
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Golden Rhythm Wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, Sherry Dewey First Female Trainer
The United States Kentucky Derby delivered a stunning upset when the American thoroughbred Golden Tempo, at 24‑to‑1 odds, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, mak
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Turkey releases 576 protesters after May Day labor march
All 576 protesters detained during yesterday’s International Workers’ Day march in Istanbul, Turkey, have been released, according to the Turkish Bar Assoc
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Fire at Henan city massage parlor kills six, five rescued
A serious fire broke out in Lingbao City, Henan Province, China, at a massage parlour, killing six people and rescuing five. Preliminary investigations ind
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Iwate Wildfire Contained After Burning 1,600 Hectares, Prompting Prevention Calls
After 11 days of intensive firefighting, the massive wildfire that broke out in Ōdate Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, was finally brought under control. The
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Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations Amid Fierce Competition and Rising Fuel Costs
U.S. low‑cost carrier Spirit Airlines announced that it will cease operations after failing to secure government assistance and being hit by soaring fuel c
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U.S. Central Command Reroutes Ships Attempting Iranian Port Access for 48th Time
United States Central Command recently announced that the United States has, for the 48th time, rerouted a vessel attempting to enter or leave an Iranian p
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U.S. President Trump reviews Iran's new proposal to ease tensions
United States President Donald Trump recently said he is reviewing a new proposal from Iran to end the war. The announcement has drawn attention from the i