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Russia launches ‘space weapon’ in path of US satellite: Pentagon
US believes Russia’s recently launched satellite can inspect and attack other satellites in low Earth orbit.The United States says Russia has launched a satel
Photos: Mourners in Tehran for Iran President Raisi’s funeral procession
Massive crowds of Iranians thronged the streets of the capital, Tehran, for the funeral procession of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a h
Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president
Lam’s appointment comes after a major anticorruption drive that analysts say he has weaponised for his benefit.Vietnam’s rubber-stamp parliament has approve
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state
The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain have said their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next week for the sake of “peace in the Middle
Photos: Protesters assail US top diplomat over Israel’s war on…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was repeatedly interrupted by protesters condemning the US policy towards ally Israel and its war on Gaza as he testified befo
Shaken passengers from turbulence-hit flight arrive in Singapore
One person died and dozens are being treated in hospital in Bangkok after their original flight struck ‘sudden extreme’ turbulence.More than 140 passengers
India-Pakistan classics, shocks, records: History of the T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) hosts the ninth edition of its men’s T20 World Cup from June 1 in the Caribbean and the United States. Cricket’s sho
Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court
World court rules countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions as island states fight for survival.Nine small island states have won a histor
Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border
‘First stage’ of exercises involves Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and is seen as a warning to Ukraine’s Western allies.Russia has begun the fir
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle
Unlike the excitement felt by many women when they find out they are expecting a baby, Hanna* was filled with fear when she realised she was pregnant. The Myanm
Will ICC action deepen Israel’s international isolation?
The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.In more than seven months of war, more than 35,000 Pales
Kenya’s President Ruto visits US as police deployment to Haiti…
Kenyan President William Ruto is on a visit to the United States this week, amid efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation between the two countries,
