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Cambodia’s King Sihamoni says he has prostate cancer, to undergo treatment in China
PHNOM PENH, April 10 — Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will stay in China for prolonged treatment, he said in a statement today. Doctors […]
Strait still shut and Lebanon fighting strains truce as US and Iran aim for first talks in Pakistan
DUBAI, April 10 — The Strait of Hormuz remained shut today and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which the United States and Iran each described as violations of […]
Japan downgrades China ties, cites ‘intimidation’ in new diplomatic report
TOKYO, April 10 — Japan downgraded its assessment of China on Friday for the first time in a decade, marking a new blow to relations between the Asian superpowers. Japan’s […]
Biden vs Trump — but make it MMA: Hunter challenges Donald Jr, Eric to cage fight
WASHINGTON, April 10 — Americans could see a first-of-its-kind fight as they prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th independence: a cage match between the sons of a sitting US president, […]
Beijing ramps up pressure as Xi declares Taiwan independence a threat to peace
BEIJING, April 10 — China will “absolutely not tolerate” independence for Taiwan, which is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, President Xi Jinping told the island’s […]
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW, April 10 — Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president on Friday, AFP journalists saw, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after […]
Pakistan minister brands Israel ‘curse for humanity’ amid Lebanon strikes
HYDERABAD, April 10 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly criticised Israel Zionist regime, accusing it of committing attacks on civilians across the region while peace talks are […]
‘Poor job’: Trump accuses Iran of breaching Hormuz oil flow terms as ceasefire tensions flare
WASHINGTON, April 10 — US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and of breaching the […]
Indonesia launches Denera to back waste-to-energy push via state investment vehicle
JAKARTA, April 10 — Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia has established a new government-owned vehicle to accelerate waste-to-energy investments, as demand for sustainable waste management solutions continues to grow. […]
US Republicans block push to curb Trump’s war powers over Iran strikes
WASHINGTON, April 10 — US House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic effort to end US attacks on Iran, as Donald Trump’s party continued to prevent efforts to […]