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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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New flights evacuate travellers stranded by Middle East war
PARIS: More relieved passengers arrived home from the Gulf region on Wednesday as further flights resumed five days into the…
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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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Jan- 2026 -19 JanuaryMiddle East
Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape
Syrian government troops tightened their grip on Monday across a swathe of northern and eastern…
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19 JanuaryAsia
Vietnam party begins congress to pick leaders
HANOI: Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party convened to begin its twice-a-decade congress, where leader To Lam…
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19 JanuaryEurope
Harry arrives at court for battle against newspaper
LONDON: Prince Harry arrived at London’s High Court for an anticipated nine-week trial into claims…
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19 JanuaryEurope
Oman, UK call for resolutionof ME issues through talks
The Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom (UK) discussed bilateral friendship and cooperation between…
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19 JanuaryElection
Portugal Heads for Rare Presidential Runoff as No Candidate Secures Majority in First Round – AL24 News
Portugal is set to hold a presidential runoff for only the second time in its…
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19 JanuaryAsia
Japan PM seeks snap poll to seek stronger mandate
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she would dissolve parliament this week…
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19 JanuaryAsia
South Korea, Italy agree to deepen cooperation
SEOUL: South Korea and Italy agreed to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, space and the…
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19 JanuaryMiddle East
Funding cut worsens Yemen humanitarian crisis
GENEVA: The UN warned on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Yemen is worsening and…
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19 JanuaryEurope
At least 39 killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide
ADAMUZ: At least 39 people died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and…
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19 JanuaryUS and Canada
World ‘not secure’ until US has Greenland: Trump
NUUK: Donald Trump no longer needs to think “purely of peace” after being snubbed for…
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