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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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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 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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Dec- 2025 -27 DecemberBusiness
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
The methane-powered Zhuque-2E Y2 rocket, developed by LandSpace, lifts off from China’s Jiuquan satellite launch…
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27 DecemberMiddle East
Israeli reservist rams vehicle into Palestinian man praying in West Bank
An Israeli reservist soldier rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man as he prayed on…
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26 DecemberAsia
A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed
A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set…
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26 DecemberEntertainment
Stranger Things S5 Volume 2 reviews: Millie Bobby Brown’s performance draws criticism, netizens call it ‘underwhelming’
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2, the much-awaited continuation of Netflix’s flagship sci-fi series, has…
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26 DecemberEntertainment
Anaconda Movie Review: Comedy or horror? Sadly, neither
Cast: Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello Director: Tom…
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26 DecemberEntertainment
Goodbye June movie review: Kate Winslet’s directorial debut is well-acted but overly familiar
Cast: Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, Johnny Flynn, Kate Winslet, Andrea Riseborough, Toni Collette, Stephen Merchant,…
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26 DecemberUS and Canada
Heavy rains drench Southern California
LOS ANGELES: Torrential rains unleashed widespread flash flooding and mud flows across Southern California, as…
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26 DecemberEntertainment
Kumail Nanjiani disses Indian cricket team for not shaking hands with Pakistan players: ‘Such a shame’
Hollywood actor Kumail Nanjiani didn’t hold back while reacting to a tense cricket moment from…
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26 DecemberAsia
Bangladesh PM hopeful Rahman returns from exile
DHAKA: Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on Thursday, ending…
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26 DecemberEurope
Ukraine fires drones to hit Russia’s oil, gas facilities
KYIV: Ukraine launched British Storm Shadow missiles and its domestically produced long-range drones to hit…
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