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Europe faces hard choices amid rising threats, warns French FM
French FM: Europe must prepare for tough security decisions

MUNICH, Germany: Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that Europe must brace...

Mine collapse in western Mali kills at least 43, mostly women
Over 40 people killed in Mali mine collapse

BAMAKO, Mali: A tragic mine collapse in western Mali, West Africa, has claimed the lives of at least 43 people, mostly women, an industry...

US Navy confirms collision of aircraft carrier near Egypt
US Navy aircraft carrier collides with merchant ship near Egypt

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. military operates 11 aircraft carriers, and any serious damage that forces one out of service could put...

Zelensky sidelined as Trump takes Putin position on war
Trump moves to deliver on promise to end Ukraine war

As we approach the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a monumental shift is taking place that might just lead to...

US State Department alters website wording on Taiwan independence
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan: The U.S. State Department has revised its official website's fact sheet on Taiwan, removing a previous statement that...

UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo
Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter, UN agency says

GENEVA, Switzerland: The humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo is worsening, with around 350,000 displaced people left without shelter...

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Hong Kong airline expands Australian connection
Hong Kong Airlines Launches Daily Direct Flights to Sydney

HONG KONG - Hong Kong Airlines has expanded its international network with the launch of a new daily direct service to Sydney, Australia,...

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years
Australian central bank lowers offical interest rates

SYDNEY, Australia - The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered official interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.10 percent on Tuesday, the...

"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa
"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa

Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, Afghanistan skipper...

New Zealand pacer Molly Penfold ruled out for season with knee injury
New Zealand pacer Molly Penfold ruled out for season with knee injury

Wellington [New Zealand], February 20 (ANI): New Zealand seamer Molly Penfold has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to...

North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA —  North Korean state media on Thursday criticized the United States for a nuclear submarine deal with Australia...

With Whyalla steelworks forced into administration, Australia has crucial decisions to make on the future of its steel industry
With Whyalla steelworks forced into administration, Australia has crucial decisions to make on the future of its steel industry

Whyalla is a proud steel town. The steelworks physically dominates the townscape, and most jobs in the town are either directly at...