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Trump writes Norway's PM, says won't think 'purely of peace'

Trump writes Norway's PM, says won't think 'purely of peace'

US president says this is because he was not awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

Outcome already a foregone conclusion.
Child social media bans spread worldwide

Child social media bans spread worldwide

Some European countries have similar measures; US, Turkiye, China approach differs.
Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Death toll disputed as mass arrests grow amid blackout, international pressure.
Trump announces formation of 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

Trump announces formation of 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

Hamas required to surrender weapons, dismantle tunnel network, he says.
COMMENT | Conflict engulfs neighbours, not just enemies

COMMENT | Conflict engulfs neighbours, not just enemies

From Venezuela to Iran and Cuba, ordinary people bear cost of power struggles.
Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

Lee stresses importance of cooperation amid 'complex, unstable international order'.
Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?

Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?

Bloc previously condemned 'violent repression' of protests.
Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime

Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime

Unrest at home meets rising pressure from the US and regional rivals.
Meta shuts over 544,000 Australian accounts after ban

Meta shuts over 544,000 Australian accounts after ban

Despite compliance, social media giant wants govt to engage with them.
Iran goes dark: Regime cuts internet amid protests, unrest

Iran goes dark: Regime cuts internet amid protests, unrest

Nationwide communications blackout follows street demonstrations.
Iran: A timeline of mass protests since 1999

Iran: A timeline of mass protests since 1999

Uprisings reveal recurring dissent, state repression.
Indonesia to seize more illegal oil palm lands this year - Prabowo

Indonesia to seize more illegal oil palm lands this year - Prabowo

Despite successes, he says leakages remain.
Why the Kremlin is keeping quiet after Maduro's ouster

Why the Kremlin is keeping quiet after Maduro's ouster

War in Ukraine and thaw with Washington limit Moscow’s response to a fallen ally.
Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico - Are these Donald Trump's next targets?

Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico - Are these Donald Trump's next targets?

Rhetoric, sanctions heighten fears of Washington's interventionist turn.
US-Venezuela: Is Greenland next and could the EU protect it?

US-Venezuela: Is Greenland next and could the EU protect it?

Analysts argue Trump's motivation appears more symbolic than strategic.
Venezuela's interim president: Who is Delcy Rodriguez?

Venezuela's interim president: Who is Delcy Rodriguez?

After Maduro's seizure, she is the most powerful person in South American nation.
Concerns raised over legality of Maduro's seizure

Concerns raised over legality of Maduro's seizure

Operation welcomed and condemned by observers.
Taiwan: China's massive military drills stir invasion fears

Taiwan: China's massive military drills stir invasion fears

Taiwan establishes emergency response centre, deploys appropriate forces to respond.
Myanmar: An election with no real choice

Myanmar: An election with no real choice

Many opting out due to ongoing civil war.
Singapore's scam offenders may face caning from Dec 30, 2025

Singapore's scam offenders may face caning from Dec 30, 2025

Fighting scam crimes remains top priority, says Home Affairs Ministry.
On eve of polls, Myanmar govt brings message of hope

On eve of polls, Myanmar govt brings message of hope

Three-phase general election to take place from Dec 28, 2025, to Jan 25, 2026.
US strikes 'terrorist targets' in Nigeria

US strikes 'terrorist targets' in Nigeria

Strike conducted at request of Nigerian authorities, US army says.
Bondi Beach shooting: Australian PM announces hate speech crackdown

Bondi Beach shooting: Australian PM announces hate speech crackdown

Govt will work on reforms, including increasing penalties over hate speech, visa regulations.