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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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Alexander Stubb
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
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
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 -16 JanuaryEurope
Former Ukraine PM Tymoshenko released on bail in graft probe
KYIV: A court in Kyiv released former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on bail on Friday…
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16 JanuaryEurope
US Congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland
COPENHAGEN: A bipartisan US Congress delegation began a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to voice…
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16 JanuaryEurope
Greek court acquits aid workers of migrant-smuggling charges
Over two dozen aid workers involved in refugee rescues in Greece were acquitted of migrant…
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16 JanuaryMiddle East
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown,
Iran’s deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights…
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16 JanuaryUK
UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats
Britain’s Royal Navy said on Friday its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, designed to track submarines…
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16 JanuaryEurope
Greek rice growers fear Mercosur deal will price them out of business
Rice growers in northern Greece had braced for a tough 2026 season as competition from…
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16 JanuaryChina
Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that promises “historic” gains by leveraging…
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16 JanuaryCanada
Canada’s Carney hails ‘strategic partnership’ in talks with Xi
In October, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada should double its non-US exports by 2035…
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16 JanuaryEurope
Euro area international trade surplus falls to €9.90 billion in November
The euro area recorded a €9.90 billion surplus in trade in goods with the rest…
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16 JanuaryUS and Canada
Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President…
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