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Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo’s…

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Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran…

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Leaders of four Central European countries meet in Hungary to reboot regional group

GODOLLO, Hungary: The leaders of four Central European countries signaled the revival of their regional alliance on Tuesday as they…

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What UK’s change of guard means for Middle East ties

LONDON: It is a measure of the importance that successive UK governments have placed on close economic and political ties…

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North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup

SEOUL: Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea’s defense capabilities, citing military modernization efforts by South Korea and…

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Taiwan begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets

TAIPEI: Taiwan kicked off a five-day set of military drills on Monday aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in…

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Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

JERUSALEM: American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a US interim…

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Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU meeting

BRUSSELS: Belgium said on Monday it had issued five visas to a Taliban delegation to attend an EU meeting on…

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Honduras to buy drones from Ukraine to fight drug trade

PANAMA CITY: Honduras plans to buy drones from Ukraine for border policing and anti-drug operations, President Nasry Asfura told AFP…

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King Charles to reveal tax details for the first time, palace says

LONDON: Britain’s ‌King Charles will tell the public for the first time on Thursday how ​much tax he pays as…

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