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Bangladesh NCP-Jamaat Alliance Triggers Rifts Ahead of February Election
Bangladesh’s student-led political group, the National Citizen Party, has entered into an electoral alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of February’s parliamentary…
Italy Approves Public Tender Reform Despite Warnings From Auditors and Opposition
Italy’s parliament has approved a controversial reform that eases controls and sanctions on public tenders, despite strong opposition from magistrates…
Iran Sends Three Satellites Into Orbit on Russian Soyuz Launchers
Iran has launched three additional satellites into space aboard Russian Soyuz rockets, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, underscoring growing…
6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Taiwan, Buildings Sway in Taipei
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan late Saturday, marking the second significant tremor to affect the…
Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Florida as Pressure Mounts Over Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, according to an…
Saudi Arabia Drafts Stricter Fines for White Land and Vacant Properties
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has released draft regulations for stricter penalties and higher fines for owners of undeveloped…
Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State
Israel has become the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state,…
China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced fresh sanctions on Friday against 10 individuals and 20 United States defence companies. This…
US Mandates Facial Recognition Scans for Most Foreign Travelers at Borders
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a far-reaching regulation requiring most noncitizens to submit facial recognition scans when…