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Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

Mother, younger brother and sister stranded off Quindalup coast.
Spain to ban under-16 from social media, hold execs liable for illicit content

Spain to ban under-16 from social media, hold execs liable for illicit content

Time to defend our digital sovereignty from foreign interference - Sanchez.
Trump says 'never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close'

Trump says 'never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close'

US president says will sue comedian Trevor Noah for remarks during Grammy Awards.
LETTER | Israeli authorities making humanitarian work almost impossible

LETTER | Israeli authorities making humanitarian work almost impossible

After several engagements, we decided not to share staff details with Israel.
COMMENT | Parallels between Trump's fascist US, Hitler's Nazi Germany

COMMENT | Parallels between Trump's fascist US, Hitler's Nazi Germany

US president has no regard for UN, international laws.
Asean has no consensus on Myanmar election results - Philippine official

Asean has no consensus on Myanmar election results - Philippine official

Theresa also mentions Myanmar has yet to announce its election results.
COMMENT | Why US no longer feels like a safe bet

COMMENT | Why US no longer feels like a safe bet

Geopolitical tensions, aggressive trade signals from Washington rattled markets.
COMMENT | Trump's Board of Peace mocks Palestinians' suffering

COMMENT | Trump's Board of Peace mocks Palestinians' suffering

The plan aims to legitimise violation of international laws.
Anwar calls for de-escalation amid rising US-Iran tensions

Anwar calls for de-escalation amid rising US-Iran tensions

Conflict would affect an already fragile Middle East, he says.
Germany, France, others rebuke Trump's NATO troop disrespect

Germany, France, others rebuke Trump's NATO troop disrespect

Reports say Trump's remarks also courted King Charles' displeasure.
COMMENT | Greenland imbroglio and Trump's predicament

COMMENT | Greenland imbroglio and Trump's predicament

Nato charter haunting US president in accomplishing his unhinged mission.
EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

'However, EU leaders understand they need to be prepared for eventualities.'
Japan PM seeks public backing in snap polls; focus on tax cuts, security

Japan PM seeks public backing in snap polls; focus on tax cuts, security

Takaichi dissolves lower house for general election on Feb 8.
Hong Kong: Organizers of Tiananmen vigil put on trial

Hong Kong: Organizers of Tiananmen vigil put on trial

They are charged with 'incitement to subversion.'
Fact check: Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum

Fact check: Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum

Checks reveal several misleading claims made by US president.
It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

French president struggles to balance dialogue, defiance, and European leadership.
Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Arab monarchies fear escalation as Washington weighs military action.
Trump pauses tariffs on European nations following deal over Greenland

Trump pauses tariffs on European nations following deal over Greenland

However, US president didn't elaborate on details.
US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

Move follows advance of Syrian govt forces, fear of mass prison breakouts.
M'sia condemns Israel's attack on UNRWA premises

M'sia condemns Israel's attack on UNRWA premises

Putrajaya urges international community to hold Israel accountable for its actions.
COMMENT | Can M'sia-Japan partnership deliver regional stability?

COMMENT | Can M'sia-Japan partnership deliver regional stability?

With rising geopolitical tensions, Putrajaya understands the need to cement alliances.
Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Role likely to remain in US hands, with Trump as chairperson.
Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

They say jails have turned into network of torture camps.
How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

Bloc has three options.