100,000 on strike in New Zealand for better pay
WELLINGTON: More than 100,000 New Zealand teachers, nurses, doctors, firefighters and support staff walked off the job on Thursday demanding…
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China’s new five-year plan sharpens industry, tech focus as US tensions mount
During the four-day plenum, leaders replaced 11 members — the biggest turnover since 2017 amid a military purge. A Chinese…
Trump warns Israel of losing US support over West Bank annexation
Trump has sent top officials to Israel in recent days to reinforce the fragile Gaza ceasefire he brokered A member…
Iran warns against fresh attacks after UN nuclear chief voices fear of renewed force
During the 12-day war, Israel hit Iranian military and nuclear sites, joined later by US airstrikes FM Abbas Araghchi, who…
Indonesia school collapse deaths top 17
. Rescuers clear rubble. Photo: AFP JAKARTA: The death toll in an Indonesian school collapse rose to 17 on Saturday,…
Thunberg greeted by cheering crowd in Athens
Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg raises her fist at the arrivals area of Athens International Airport. Photo: AFP ATHENS: Swedish…
North Korea launches ballistic missiles ahead of Trump’s Asia visit
People watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off…
Trump talks up Canada deal chances with visiting PM
. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn…
WTO hikes 2025 trade growth outlook
. World Trade Organization. PHOTO: AFP GENEVA: AI-related goods and a surge in exports to the United States to beat…
UK's Farage tells court migrant threatened 'to shoot me'
. Nigel Farage stands in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, US, December 15, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS…