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‘Not something you rush’: Allies fear a hasty US–Iran framework could backfire, trapping talks in technical deadlock
European allies fear US team may strike superficial Iran deal Technical disputes over uranium enrichment and sanctions relief remain unresolved, diplomats warn Iran seeks guarantees, while Europe urges broader involvement […]
Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way
Human rights minister says 15 killed, 7 injured in April 14 operation Anyone responsible for attacks on civilians will face legal repercussions, minister says Human rights watchdog urges Indonesia to […]
After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event
TOKYO, April 20 — Japan issued a special advisory today warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north […]
First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants
MOSCOW, April 20 — The first tsunami wave — 40 cm (15.7 inches) in height — has reached the coast of the Iwate prefecture in Japan, according to the NHK […]
Cambodian king has ‘successful’ surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis
PHNOM PENH, April 20 — Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni underwent “successful” surgery in Beijing today, former Cambodian leader Hun Sen said, after the royal announced he had prostate cancer. Sihamoni, […]
Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected
TOKYO, April 20 — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan today, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where […]
Iran’s president urges diplomacy with US but warns distrust remains
DUBAI, April 20 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said today that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the US, but added that vigilance and […]
Israel says image of soldier striking Jesus statue with sledgehammer in Lebanon is authentic
JERUSALEM, April 20 — Israel’s army said today it had determined that an image circulating on social media showing one of its soldiers in south Lebanon hitting a statue of […]
US warship transits Strait of Malacca in line with international law, Indonesia says
JAKARTA, April 20 — A United States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said today, adding that the transit through the major sea […]
Indonesia rights body criticises military after 12 civilians killed in Papua
JAKARTA, April 20 — Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission strongly criticised the military today as it investigated the killing of 12 civilians last week during an operation against rebels in […]