Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Court had approved his transfer after the former prime minister's party paid $12m fine via crowdfunding.
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Tech stock rout, driven by US AI fears, continues in Asian trading
Global markets are being roiled due to concerns over US data centre expansion and AI regulation.
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UK jailing of Indian sailor over Russia sanctions sets off ‘perfect storm’
Captain Ajay Pant was in international waters when his allegedly 'shadow' tanker was captured by British soldiers.
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Abdul El-Sayed did not have to become less Muslim to win
His historic victory in Michigan shows that Muslim Americans need not abandon their identity to succeed in politics.
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Can America ever return to pre-Trump politics?
The US midterms were a rejection of Trump's politics of division, but his legacy may be impossible to undo.
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US judge halts construction of Trump’s triumphal arch in Washington, DC
A 14-day pause has been ordered blocking the so-called 'Arc de Trump' project in Washington, DC.
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Lebanese pack bags and stock up amid fears of new Israeli escalation
Lebanese who lived through two Israeli escalations are stocking up and packing bags in case of a third.
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How Israel is tightening its grip on Palestinian schools in East Jerusalem
Israeli restrictions on teachers and pressure to adopt Israeli curriculum threaten Palestinian education in the city.
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Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Scandal is driving divisions between President Prabowo Subianto and predecessor Joko Widodo.
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Global tech stocks plunge over fears of AI curbs in US
Asian markets plunged Friday, tracking a sell-off in Western stocks following the US midterm elections.
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Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Announcement comes after majority of Israeli lawmakers endorse Eisenkot over Netanyahu.
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Australia appoint Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and Cricket World Cup
Hussey, known as 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, will also work with Australia during the LA 2028 Olympics.
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Who is Kozo Tashima, the Japanese official running for FIFA presidency?
Tashima has served as a football player, coach and bureaucrat, and has a reputation for being a safe pair of hands.
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Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.
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In Athens’s pro-Palestinian heartland, Israeli buyers spark resentment
In Athens’s pro-Palestinian heartland, Israeli buyers spark resentment
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US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The lawsuit challenges Penn State's policy that allows undocumented students to qualify for reduced tuition rates.
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Why one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican redistricting largely backfired in Texas and beyond, but one redrawn district delivered for the party.
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Iraq’s al-Zaidi talks to Trump as Baghdad seeks to stay out of war on Iran
Call comes as Iraq's top diplomat urges armed groups not to join any Iranian retaliation to US attacks.
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Trump issues proclamation declaring Oval Office national monument
Following election losses, the signing marks Trump's third event of the week focused on signature renovation projects.
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Israeli settlers seize 8 Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
UN says settlers reportedly used live ammunition and beat Palestinians, forcing families to flee for their safety.
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Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race
Nithya Raman's victory in LA marks the second major win for Democratic Socialists in a year.
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Building wind turbines out of parts found in Gaza’s rubble
Palestinians in Gaza have made wind turbines to generate electricity, using scraps found in the rubble.
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Paraguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisis
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena amid a banking collapse that has roiled the country.
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Iran’s security chief meets Putin, delivers message from Khamenei
Putin meets Iran's top security official to discuss regional security and receives a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Gaza turns discarded cooking pots into seawalls
As winter approaches, Palestinians in Gaza are turning damaged cooking pots into makeshift seawalls to avoid flooding.
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