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Myanmar’s junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

BANGKOK: Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar’s junta chief to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit since taking the civili…

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Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

SINGAPORE: The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. “Our ability to…

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Sangakkara backs Rajasthan’s Sooryavanshi for India call-up

NEW CHANDIGARH: Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown he is more than ready to take on the challenge of playing for India, Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara said after the batter finished his Indian Premier League season with a sensat…

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Myles Smith on turning therapy into a debut album

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith’s 2024 breakout single “Stargazing” was an instant viral hit that propelled him to sold-out concert venues in London, Toronto, and West Hollywood. Other hit singles have included “Nice to Meet You” and “Solo.”…

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Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

SINGAPORE: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup. Hegseth…

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Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up

CAIRO: Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday. The squad lineup featured few surprises, except for the inclusion of risin…

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UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

WASHINGTON: The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a UN blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, a move that prompted Israel’s foreign ministry to say it would sever all ties with UN Secret…

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Hong Kong beats Switzerland in global wealth management: study

ZURICH: Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland for the first time in cross-border wealth management, according to a study by the Boston Consulting Group published on Wednesday. Based on the volume of foreign capital under management in 2025, there we…

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CDF celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with troops in Zhob

KARACHI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, visited Zhob District, Balochistan to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with frontline troops deployed along the Western frontiers. The visit commenced with Eid prayers along with special supplic…

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Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block

GALATI, (Romania): NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on n…

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