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Philippines finds new gas reserve in waters near South China Sea
The discovery of the gas reservoir northwest off Palawan province was significant and could eventually supply power to more than 5.7 million households annually, Marcos said Monday
 "Philippines finds new gas reserve in waters near South China Sea")
China's population falls 17% in 2025 despite policies to boost births
China's population of 1.4 billion continued to shrink, marking the fourth straight year of decrease, new government statistics show
 "China's population falls 17% in 2025 despite policies to boost births")
High-speed trains collide in southern Spain, killing at least 39 people
Antonio Sanz, regional health minister for the Andalusia region where the crash happened, said officials told him they fear the death toll may rise further as rescue ops are underway
 "High-speed trains collide in southern Spain, killing at least 39 people")
Steel factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, hospitalises 84
The blast occurred at a Baogang United Steel plant in the city of Baotou around 3 pm local time Sunday and caused tremors in the surrounding areas.
 "Steel factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, hospitalises 84")
'Unconstitutional': Minneapolis mayor on troop deployment for ICE crackdown
It's ridiculous, but we will not be intimidated by the actions of this federal government, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on Sunday
 "'Unconstitutional': Minneapolis mayor on troop deployment for ICE crackdown")
Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push by government forces toward the east
 "Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces")
18 dead, thousands flee as wildfires destroy several homes across Chile
Local officials reported that for hours on Sunday, destruction was everywhere and help from the federal government was nowhere
 "18 dead, thousands flee as wildfires destroy several homes across Chile")
Violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over jails
Armed gangs killed seven national police officers in assaults across Guatemala City, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda said
 "Violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over jails")
Iran protests: US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths
Iranian officials have not given a clear death toll, although on Saturday, the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the protests had left several thousand dead and blamed US for it
 "Iran protests: US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths")
US army puts 1,500 troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota
The move comes just days after Trump threatened to do just that to quell protests against his administration's immigration crackdown
 "US army puts 1,500 troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota")
Clashes erupt between pro-and anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis
There have been protests every day since the Department of Homeland Security ramped up immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul by bringing in federal officers
 "Clashes erupt between pro-and anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis")
Thousands rally in Serbia as students vow to fight against corruption
Protesters in Novi Sad, chanting "thieves," accused the government of rampant corruption that they believe also led to a November 2024 train station disaster
 "Thousands rally in Serbia as students vow to fight against corruption")
US launches retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to ISIS ambush
US Central Command announced that the strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who they claim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks
 "US launches retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to ISIS ambush")
High Seas Treaty takes effect, setting new rules for ocean conservation
The High Seas Treaty will govern nearly half the planet's surface the vast ocean areas beyond any country's control
 "High Seas Treaty takes effect, setting new rules for ocean conservation")
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni wins 7th term as Opposition rejects poll results
The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72 per cent of the vote, the final results showed
 "Uganda's Yoweri Museveni wins 7th term as Opposition rejects poll results")
Israel objects to US-led Gaza oversight plan, cites policy differences
Saturday's statement also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the foreign ministry to contact Secretary of State Marco Rubio
 "Israel objects to US-led Gaza oversight plan, cites policy differences")
Indonesian regional aircraft carrying 11 passengers goes missing, search on
The plane was last tracked at 01:17 pm in the Leang-Leang area of Maros, a mountainous district of South Sulawesi province
 "Indonesian regional aircraft carrying 11 passengers goes missing, search on")
EU, Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade pact after decades of talks
It also sends a message that South America cultivates diverse trade and diplomatic relations even as US President Donald Trump declares dominance in the Western Hemisphere
 "EU, Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade pact after decades of talks")
Khamenei calls Trump 'criminal' as Iran protest death toll crosses 3,000
He described the protesters as foot soldiers of the United States and said they had destroyed mosques and educational centres
 "Khamenei calls Trump 'criminal' as Iran protest death toll crosses 3,000")
US grants Tesla more time to respond in self-driving tech investigation
The investigation covered 2.9 million vehicles, essentially all Teslas equipped with full self-driving technology, or FSD
 "US grants Tesla more time to respond in self-driving tech investigation")