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Trump tightens sanctions on Iran-China oil trade
Trump’s administration said the move is in line with its decisive action to disrupt Iran’s illicit oil trade, the primary revenue stream for the Iranian regime to fund terrorism.
By Patrick Vidija
2026-05-04 16:41:33
Israel has kept up deadly strikes on Lebanon despite the April 17 ceasefire that sought to halt more than six weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
By AFP
2026-05-02 11:23:44
The Pentagon said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
By AFP
2026-05-02 10:50:00
A Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape said on Tuesday she will resign after her office rejected a request for an independent probe into harassment within the organisation.
By AFP
2026-04-28 11:14:02
Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested on Sunday at the main international airport with 110 kilogrammes (242 pounds) of powerful cannabis, officials said.
By AFP
2026-04-27 17:41:34
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in the first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow political field.
By AFP
2026-04-25 10:49:53
Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country's new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power.
By AFP
2026-04-25 10:32:49
Russia on Friday trimmed its benchmark interest rate, days after President Vladimir Putin sounded the alarm over a slowing economy and ordered his officials to boost growth.
By AFP
2026-04-24 14:29:02
Yoon was sentenced to life in jail in February for leading an insurrection to "paralyse" South Korea's National Assembly.
By AFP
2026-04-24 13:54:27
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs."
By AFP
2026-04-23 12:21:54
President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.
By AFP
2026-04-22 09:32:36
The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade, and culture
By Xinhua
2026-04-16 11:45:49
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