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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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US must probe Iran school strike ‘very quickly’, UN says
The United Nations rights chief called on Friday for answers after a deadly strike on an Iranian elementary school, as…
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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
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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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Jan- 2026 -24 JanuaryScience
How little exercise can you get away with?
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24 JanuaryAsia
Australian 12-year-old bitten by a shark dies
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Saudi’s Humain secures up to $1.2 bln to expand AI infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s National Infrastructure Fund and Humain, the kingdom’s artificial intelligence company, announced a financing…
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24 JanuaryEntertainment
Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde and Charli xcx premiere movies at Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival was in full swing Friday in Park City, with Channing Tatum,…
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24 JanuaryUS and Canada
Starmer calls Trump’s remarks on allies in Afghanistan ‘frankly appalling’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called US President Donald Trump’s comments about European troops staying…
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24 JanuaryEurope
Swiss bar owner released on bail after deadly New Year’s fire
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24 JanuaryMiddle East
UN rights body censures Iran’s ‘brutal repression’ of protests
The UN rights body condemned Iran on Friday for rights abuses and mandated an investigation…
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23 JanuaryUS and Canada
Somaliland’s President pitches business deals at Davos dinner with Eric Trump
The president of Somaliland was at the World Economic Forum this week to win international…
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23 JanuaryMiddle East
How Israel moved its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into a shattered Gaza City neighbourhood
As Israel moved the blocks marking its armistice line with Hamas deeper into one Gaza…
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23 JanuaryChina
China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment
China’s low-key approach in Davos this year could not have been more different to that…
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