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US sanctions Costa Rica-based drug network, including beauty salon, over cocaine…
The United States has imposed sanctions on a Costa Rica-based drug trafficking network, targeting five individuals and five entities — including a beauty salon — accused of moving…
US formally exits World Health Organization after 78 years of membership
The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending nearly eight decades as a member of the UN health body, US officials announced…
Two Killed, Several Missing as Landslides Hit New Zealand’s North Island
At least two people have died and several others are feared missing following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rainfall across New Zealand’s North Island.
The fatalities…
Italy Hails Trump’s Decision to Pause Planned Tariffs on Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend planned tariffs on some European countries, describing the move as a positive…
Israeli Air Strike Kills Three Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinian journalists in central Gaza on Wednesday, according to the territory’s civil defence agency, as the Israeli military said it targeted…
World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Discovered on Indonesia’s Muna Island
Archaeologists have identified hand stencils on limestone caves on Indonesia’s Muna Island as the world’s oldest known cave paintings, with some estimated to be up to 67,800 years…
US Urges Syrian Forces, SDF to Avoid Escalation as Damascus Pushes Integration Deal
The United States has called on Syrian forces and other armed groups to avoid actions that could destabilise the fight against Islamic State (IS), as Damascus moves to consolidate…
Cambodia Arrests Alleged Scam Kingpin Exposed in BBC Investigation
Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman previously named in a BBC Eye investigation into alleged online scam operations, as the government intensifies efforts…
Man Who Killed Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Awaits Sentencing
A Japanese court is set to sentence Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who admitted to killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, bringing to a close one of the most shocking criminal cases…
New Zealand Sets Nov 7 Date for General Election as Economic Woes Loom
New Zealand will hold its next general election on November 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Tuesday, as his conservative-led government faces growing voter unease…