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Japan in ‘Race Against Time’ as Earthquake Death Toll Rises and Rescue Efforts Intensify

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said rescue teams are in a "race against time" after a powerful earthquake struck the country, killing at least 13 people and leaving dozens injured. Emergency workers continue to search through collapsed buildings and debris, fearing more victims may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The earthquake caused widespread destruction across the affected region, damaging homes, roads and public infrastructure while disrupting electricity, water […]

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US Bans New Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots Over National Security Concerns as Technology Tensions With China Escalate

The United States has announced sweeping new restrictions on the import of advanced foreign-made humanoid robots and other sophisticated robotic systems, citing growing concerns that the technology could be exploited for espionage, cyberattacks and threats to critical infrastructure. The decision, unveiled by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), adds advanced robotic devices and certain power inverters to the agency's "Covered List" of products considered to pose risks to America's national […]

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UNESCO Grants South Sudan First World Heritage Status but Places Wildlife Migration Route on Endangered List

South Sudan has achieved a historic milestone after UNESCO granted its first ever World Heritage designation to the Boma Badingilo Migratory Landscape, home to one of the world's largest land mammal migrations. However, the recognition comes with an urgent warning, the vast ecosystem has been placed on the World Heritage in Danger list because of escalating threats from conflict, climate change and human activity. Stretching across more than 37,000 square […]

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Netanyahu Meets Trump for First Time Since Iran War as Leaders Seek Common Ground

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first face to face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since the outbreak of the Iran war, as the two leaders sought to repair strained relations and coordinate their next steps in a conflict that has reshaped the Middle East. The high stakes meeting at the White House comes amid growing international pressure to prevent the fighting from escalating further. The discussions focused […]

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Iran to Receive Chinese Air Defence Missile Systems as Tehran Rebuilds Military Defences

Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of Chinese made shoulder fired air defence missile systems within weeks, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. The reported delivery comes as Tehran moves to strengthen its military capabilities following months of conflict with the United States and Israel, which exposed weaknesses in its short-range air defence network. The agreement is said to involve up to 400 man portable air […]

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Saudi Arabia Joins US Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Regional Tensions Escalate

Saudi Arabia has joined the United States in carrying out airstrikes against Iran backed militias in Iraq, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict and signalling a deeper military partnership between Washington and Riyadh. The coordinated strikes targeted militia facilities believed to have been used to launch attacks on U.S. forces and allied interests in the region. According to officials, the operation focused on weapons depots, command centres […]

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Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South-West Japan, Leaving Several Trapped As Massive Rescue Operation Gets Underway

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's south-western Kyushu region on Tuesday, trapping several people inside a shopping centre, damaging infrastructure and prompting authorities to evacuate more than 150,000 residents as emergency crews raced to respond. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake struck inland in Kumamoto Prefecture at approximately 4:27 p.m. local time, with a shallow depth of about 10 kilometres. The agency briefly issued a tsunami warning […]

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US Delegation Walks Out Of UN Security Council Meeting After France Compares Washington’s Human Rights Vote To Russia And North Korea

Relations between the United States and France have come under fresh strain after the US delegation staged a walkout during a United Nations Security Council meeting in protest over remarks made by France comparing Washington's recent human rights voting record to that of Russia and North Korea. The diplomatic dispute centres on the reappointment of Volker Türk as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Last week, the UN […]

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Another Nigerian Killed in South Africa as Xenophobic Violence Shows No Sign of Easing

A Nigerian national has reportedly been killed in South Africa, adding to growing concerns over the continued wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals in the country. The latest incident comes just weeks after dozens of Nigerians were evacuated by the Nigerian government amid rising anti-migrant protests and attacks. According to the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), the victim was allegedly attacked and killed under circumstances believed to […]

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