Asia
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Trump piles on the pressure with 25% tariff threat on countries trading with Iran
President Donald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25%…
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India, Germany seek to boost defence industry
AHMEDABAD: India and Germany are looking to boost defence industry cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after hosting Chancellor Friedrich…
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Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, says Tehran called to negotiate
President Donald Trump said the U.S. may meet Iranian officials and was in contact with the opposition, as he weighed…
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Bangladesh’s political crossroads: An election guide
Dhaka – Bangladesh, has been in political turmoil since a student-led revolt overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August…
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Myanmar votes again in military’s lopsided election
Voters in war-torn Myanmar cast ballots in the second stage of an election dominated so far by a party backed…
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Death toll climbs in Philippines trash site collapse
MANILA: Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday in the shadow of…
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Runway wall caused the South Korean plane crash
SEOUL, South Korea — Everyone on board a Jeju Air flight that crashed and killed 179 people just over a…
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Iran protests have put the country’s political system on trial
By Arash Beidollahkhani Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to…
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Many flights between Dubai and Iranian cities canceled, Dubai Airports website shows
At least 17 flights between Dubai and Iranian cities including Tehran, Shiraz and Mashhad scheduled for Friday and operated by…
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Iran’s rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest (V)
With Iran’s anti-government unrest evolving rapidly and foreign pressure mounting, the clerical establishment appears unable, for now, to tackle what…
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