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If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that if he got the opportunity to speak to US President Donald…
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Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war ‘sacrifice’
TEHRAN Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their…
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Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good…
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Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi were set to hold their fourth meeting…
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Iran, Turkiye intensify diplomatic contacts
TEHRAN Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers held important consultations on the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, discussing ongoing…
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Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a…
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South Korea shifts focus to ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea instead of ‘confrontation’
Unification Ministry white paper marks departure from Yoon-era pressure tactics, eyes trust-building with Pyongyang Seoul The South Korean government under…
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WHO kicks off annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola crises
GENEVA: World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and…
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Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional…
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G7 is right forum to discuss ending Iran conflict, German minister says
BERLIN: The Group of Seven countries is the right forum for discussing how to bring a lasting end to the…
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