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A high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday appeared to get off to a good start as…
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US F-35 hit by suspected Iranian fire, forced to make emergency landing
A US F-35 fighter aircraft was hit by suspected Iranian fire and had to make an emergency landing on Thursday.
This would be the first time…
US has no end date for Iran war, strikes ‘very much on track’: Hegseth
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday there was no “time frame” for ending the US-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched three weeks ago.
“We…
Deadly Tai Po fire revealed ‘unacceptable systemic failings’, inquiry hears
Contractors for a renovation project at the site of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades got away with covering up the use of substandard material…
SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns
Hong Kong’s market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks to assess their roles as sponsors of listing candidates, in its latest effort to…
Gen Z Filipinos lead collapse in support for Duterte ICC case
Growing disinformation in the Philippines and distrust in authorities could have led to a sharp drop in public support, particularly among Gen Z Filipinos, for…