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Putin praises Trump's peace efforts even after failing to win Nobel Prize

There have been cases where the committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to people who have done nothing for peace, Putin said

Trump hints at cancelling Xi meeting after China limits rare earth exports

The Republican president suggested that he was looking at a massive increase of import taxes on Chinese products in response to Xi's moves

Second 6.9-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines near Davao Oriental

First quake was centred at sea about 43 kilometres (27 miles) east of Manay town in Davao Oriental province and was caused by movement in the Philippine Trench at a depth of 23 kilometres (14 miles)

UK watchdog flags Google's dominance in search ads under new digital rules

The Competition and Markets Authority said, investigation found that the Google has strategic market status because it has substantial and entrenched market power in general search and search ads

Japan's Komeito exits ruling coalition citing concerns over corruption

The decision announced by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito deals a serious blow to the Liberal Democrats, who last weekend chose ultra-conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as its leader

Macron set to appoint new French PM in last-ditch move to tackle turmoil

The appointment is widely seen as the president's last chance to revive his second term, which runs until 2027

Russian airstrikes injure 9, cause damage, blackouts in Ukraine's capital

Rescue crews pulled more than 20 people out of a 17-storey apartment building as flames engulfed the sixth and seventh floors

1 killed as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Philippines, triggers tsunami alerts

At least one person died after being hit by falling debris in the south, Office of Civil Defence deputy administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said in a news briefing

US Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

The Senate voted Thursday to repeal the resolution that authorised the 2003 US invasion, following a House vote last month that would return the basic war power to Congress

US to deploy 200 troops to Israel to support, monitor Gaza ceasefire deal

US Central Command is going to establish a civil-military coordination centres in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security assistance

Madagascar's Gen Z protesters clash with police, demand president's removal

The protests, led by a group calling itself Gen Z Madagascar, are the latest in a series of demonstrations that the United Nations says has left 22 people dead and dozens injured

Explained: What we know about next steps in deal to pause war in Gaza

Hamas has agreed to release the 20 living hostages within a few days, likely Monday, and Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

US sanctions Serbia's main oil supplier, which is controlled by Russia

Serbia almost entirely depends on Russian gas and oil supplies, which it receives mainly through pipelines in Croatia and other neighbouring states

Anti-drone measures to be top priority in defence against China: Taiwan

The report released Thursday said Taiwan has developed a strategy to deal with the Chinese drone incursions by identifying and shooting them down as they approach

How Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools, hospitals in US

The Trump administration announced the fee on September 19, arguing that employers were replacing American workers with cheaper talent from overseas

World leaders hopeful as Trump says Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza peace plan

Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza

La Liga confirms first-ever league game abroad: Villarreal vs Barca in US

The Spanish league is finally playing a regular-season game in the United States.

Families of Israeli hostages erupt into joy as freedom nears for captives

After their loved ones were kidnapped in Hamas' Oct 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war, the families of hostages have been thrust into a thankless battle for their freedom

AC Milan-Como match in Australia sparks row between Rabiot, Serie A CEO

Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot described flying 20 hours each way for the game in Perth, which is in a time zone six hours ahead of Italy's, during a key month of the season as completely crazy.

Saudi Arabia edge closer to 2026 World Cup qualification with key win

Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 to move within 90 minutes of qualification for the 2026 World Cup.