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Taiwan, US territory Guam should defend freedom in region: Taiwan Prez Lai

Guam was Lai's second US stop on an ongoing tour of the Pacific islands, following a visit to Hawaii last weekend

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank

Before the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghanistan's economy relied heavily on foreign aid and corruption was rife

Georgia opposition party leader arrested as protests over EU row continue

Georgian media reported that police also raided the offices of several other opposition groups and non-government organizations

South Korea's Prez replaces defence chief as parliament set to impeach him

Opposition parties earlier submitted a separate motion to impeach defence chief Kim, alleging he recommended President Yoon impose martial law

Italy PM Meloni, Hungary's Orban pledge cooperation on migration, Ukraine

During one and half hour meeting at Italian government's headquarters the leaders also emphasised the importance of addressing irregular migration, calling for increased cooperation with countries

Genocide committed against Palestinians in Gaza, says Amnesty International

Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has adamantly rejected genocide allegations against it

UK dismantles massive money laundering operations tied to Russian oligarchs

The international sting, known as Operation Destabilize, seized 20 million pounds (USD 25.4 million) in cash and cryptocurrency and arrested 84 suspects

Trump names Adam Boehler for negotiating release of hostages abroad

Boehler is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Founders, a healthcare investment firm, and also served as the first CEO of the International Development Finance Corporation

Israeli airstrikes on tent camp in Southern Gaza kill at least 21 people

The Israeli military said it struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area

Trump seeks to dismiss Georgia election case, citing presidential immunity

Trump's lawyers ask that the appeals court dismiss his appeal for lack of jurisdiction

At least 8 US firms, dozens of nations impacted by China's hacking: WH

White House officials cautioned that number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow

Al-Golani tours seized city of Aleppo in Syria; battles intensify near Hama

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who heads the jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, greeted crowds of supporters near the city's iconic citadel as he smiled and waved in dark green military garb

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote in Parliament

I can tell you that it will remain an honor for me to have served France and the French with dignity, Barnier said in his final speech before the vote

Billionaire who performed 1st pvt spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA

Isaacman said he was honoured to be nominated and would be "grateful to serve"

China losses force GM to take $5 bn restructuring charge, cut assets' value

The Detroit automaker said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it will cut the value of its equity stake in the ventures by $2.6 billion to $2.9 billion when it reports its results early next year

South Korea's opposition files impeachment motion against President Yoon

In his speech announcing the abrupt order Tuesday night, Yoon vowed to eliminate anti-state forces and continued to criticise the Democratic Party's attempts to impeach key government officials and

EU condemns Taliban's reported suspension of medical education for females

The BBC and others reported that five institutions across Afghanistan said the Taliban had instructed them to close until further notice, and women training as midwives and nurses were ordered not to

No-confidence vote could topple French govt for first time since 1962

President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027 despite growing opposition calls for his departure amid the turmoil

Trump's defence pick Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny amid numerous allegations

Hegseth is running into questions amid a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied, and other emerging reports about his work conduct and history

Bangladesh defeats West Indies by 101 runs to tie two-match Test series 1-1

Bangladesh set West Indies 287 to win in five and a bit sessions and the West Indies managed to bat less than two sessions, all out for 185