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Japan’s startup’s space rocket fails for third time
TOKYO: A Japanese startup’s third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiralled back…
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Russia warns Finland it will be more vulnerable if it hosts nuclear weapons
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the policy change is about ensuring that Finland can participate fully in Nato’s nuclear planning.…
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UN demands swift probe into Israeli strikes on Lebanon
GENEVA: The United Nations demanded swift investigations into fatal Israeli strikes across Lebanon to decide if they followed international law.…
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UK arrests four men on suspicion of Iranian spying of Jewish sites
British police arrested four men on Friday on suspicion of spying for Iran following an investigation into their suspected surveillance…
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With moon missions looming, lunar hummus not far-fetched
WASHINGTON: Scientists working to cultivate the field of extraterrestrial agriculture have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar…
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China to build ‘birth-friendly society’, refine social security system
China’s population fell for a fourth straight year in 2025 as the birth rate hit a record low, with experts…
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‘At least 200’ feared dead in DR Congo landslide
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government said on Sunday it feared “at least 200 dead” in a “massive” landslide…
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Dec- 2025 -1 DecemberMiddle East
Netanyahu appears in court after pardon request backed by Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Monday for the first time since…
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Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire toll hits 151
Onlookers look on at the remains of the Tai Po apartment complex in Hong Kong…
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Hong Kong arrests 13 for apartment tower fire, blames use of renovation material
Hong Kong authorities said on Monday they had detained 13 people for suspected manslaughter in…
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1 DecemberBangladesh
British MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to 2 years in prison in Bangladesh graft case
Labour Party MP Tulip Siddiq has previously dismissed the allegations as a ‘politically motivated smear’.…
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1 DecemberEurope
Billionaire backs wealth tax after Switzerland rejects inheritance proposal
Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million…
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Rapid floods shock Sri Lanka’s survivors
Kolonnawa – For villages on the northern edge of Sri Lanka’s capital, floods are a…
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Sons of Pakistan’s jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety
The sons of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing “something…
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1 DecemberAustralia and Pacific
How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media
Sydney, Australia, will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first…
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1 DecemberEntertainment
Celebs who get Tom Cruise’s Christmas coconut cake: Glen Powell, Kirsten Dunst, Rosie O’Donnell, and more
Tom Cruise sends a delicious coconut cake to a list of celebrities every year during…
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Nov- 2025 -30 NovemberBudget
UK’s Starmer outlines growth mission after budget tax rises
British PM Keir Starmer faced pressure from within as Labour lagged behind Reform UK amid…
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