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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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Middle East
Iran drone strike on Azerbaijan raises fears of war spreading to Caucasus
BAKU: Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijan have raised fears that the Middle East war could spill into the Caucasus, 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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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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Jan- 2026 -22 JanuaryAustralia and Pacific
Australia mourns in candlelight for Beach shooting victims
SYDNEY: Australians fell silent and lit candles on a national day of mourning on Thursday…
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22 JanuaryArtic
Putin says who owns Greenland is of no concern to Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin recalled that Russia sold Alaska to the US in 1867 for…
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22 JanuaryEntertainment
Oscar nominations 2026: Sinners, One Battle After Another lead the pack; Homebound snubbed
The race to Hollywood’s biggest night is officially on. The nominations for the 98th Academy…
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22 JanuaryUS and Canada
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end…
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22 JanuaryEntertainment
Oscars 2026 full list of nominations: One Battle After Another and Sinners dominate
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are in! Actors Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks…
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22 JanuaryUS and Canada
Trump to launch Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
DAVOS, Switzerland: U.S. President Donald Trump will on Thursday launch his Board of Peace, originally…
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22 JanuaryEntertainment
Oscar nominations 2026: Will Homebound stick the landing? Here’s when and where you can watch it live today
Anticipation is running high ahead of the Oscars 2026 nominations, with many rooting for filmmaker…
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22 JanuaryAustralia and Pacific
New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills two
Rescue workers combed rubble on Thursday at a campsite in New Zealand as they searched…
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22 JanuaryUS and Canada
United States formally withdraws from WHO as funding dispute escalates
The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organization today Thursday, in the…
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22 JanuaryEurope
Trump reversal on Greenland followed push by aides against military option, sources say
President Donald Trump’s retreat from threats of force as an option for acquiring Greenland capped…
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