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Asia
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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Middle East
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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US and Canada
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
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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Africa
‘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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Latest Updates
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Feb- 2026 -1 FebruaryMiddle East
Thousands of Kurds rally in northeast Syria
QAMISHLI: Thousands of Syrian Kurds rallied in the northeast city of Qamishli on Sunday in…
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1 FebruaryMiddle East
Iraq parliament delays presidential vote again
Iraq’s parliament has again postponed the election of the country’s new president, state media reported,…
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1 FebruaryEurope
Ukraine conflict talks postponed to Wednesday
A second round of talks between Russian, Ukrainian and US officials on a US-drafted plan…
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1 FebruaryUS and Canada
Snowstorm disrupts travel in southern US as blast of icy weather widens
WASHINGTON: Travel misery was set to continue on Sunday as a powerful snowstorm blasted southern…
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1 FebruaryAsia
Pakistan forces kill 145 fighters in two-day battle
QUETTA: Pakistani security forces killed 145 fighters in a 40-hour battle launched as a series…
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1 FebruaryMiddle East
Reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say
Gaza’s main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel said, with…
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1 FebruaryUK
UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify…
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1 FebruaryEntertainment
Josephine review: Beth de Araújo’s harrowing drama of lost innocence is an absolute triumph
Josephine movie review Cast: Mason Reeves, Gemma Chan, Channing Tatum, Philip Ettinger Director: Beth de…
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1 FebruaryMiddle East
Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah crossing on a trial basis
Gaza – The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip was reopened on…
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1 FebruaryMiddle East
Rafah crossing to reopen, giving Gazans way out of war-torn strip
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is set to reopen on…
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