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Powerful earthquake off Philippines kills two, causes damage and tsunami evacuations

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines damaged buildings, knocked out power, killed at least two people and…

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Taiwan leader vows stronger air defenses to counter ‘enemy threats’

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Friday to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defense system as part of efforts…

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Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills one, injures at least 12

A major Russian attack on central Kyiv triggered a fire in a high-rise apartment building and targeted energy sites early…

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Trump says Israel, Hamas agree on ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump first announced the breakthrough in a post on social media, saying Israel and Hamas have agreed…

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Trump says he may go to Egypt this weekend, with Gaza deal ‘very close’

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to Egypt this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal…

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Republican bill to end US government shutdown falling short in Senate, voting continues

A Republican bill to fund the US government and end a shutdown was falling short of the votes needed for…

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Man arrested over deadly January fire in Los Angeles

A Florida man has been arrested on charges that he intentionally ignited the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire in Los Angeles…

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King Abdullah II hails Omar Yaghi’s chemistry Nobel win

Jordan’s King Abdullah II hailed American-Jordanian scientist Omar Yaghi for winning the Nobel Prize in chemistry, along with two other researchers, on…

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