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Hostage Rescue Efforts in Pakistan Train Hijacking Hindered by Suicide Bombers

Militants’ Attack on Train Leads to Rescue Operation in Balochistan, Casualties Reported A complex hostage rescue mission is underway in southwestern Pakistan after militants hijacked...

Thai Police Chief Fired Over Links to Illegal Gambling Network

Surachate Hakparn Dismissed Following Investigation Into Fraud and Gambling Activities Thailand has dismissed one of its senior police officers, Surachate Hakparn, after he was implicated...

Australia Prepares for Impact of Trump’s Tariffs by Exploring New Markets

Trade Minister urges steel and aluminium exporters to target Asia as US tariffs loom Australia is actively exploring alternative markets in Asia as it braces...

Opposition Parties React to Significant Electoral Map Changes Ahead of GE2025

Workers’ Party highlights major shifts in constituencies it has worked in, while PSP questions drastic boundary alterations As Singapore approaches its General Election (GE2025), the...

US-Israel Strains Emerge Over Hostage Negotiations with Hamas

Israeli officials express frustration as Washington engages directly with Hamas in talks over hostages in Gaza Tensions between Israel and the US are beginning to...

Hundreds of Indians Rescued from Myanmar Scam Operations Return Home

Nearly 300 Indian nationals repatriated through Thailand after being freed from illegal scam centres in Myanmar A group of nearly 300 Indian nationals returned home...

Increased Government Subsidies to Ease Healthcare Costs for Singaporeans

Expansion of healthcare services and subsidies set to address rising costs and ageing population needs In response to growing healthcare demands and rising costs, the...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Shares Fall Amid Trade Tariffs and Market Pressure

US tariffs dampen earnings forecasts for AI server maker in competitive sector Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) saw its stock price plummet by 20% in premarket...

Taiwan’s TSMC Investment in the US Marks ‘Historic Moment’ for Bilateral Relations

President Lai Ching-te Celebrates $100 Billion Commitment Amid Rising Tensions with China Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has hailed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) plan to...

Cyclone Alfred Approaches Eastern Australia, Bringing Wild Weather and Record Waves

The Slow-Moving Storm Poses Threat to Millions, but its Exact Path Remains Uncertain Cyclone Alfred, a slow-moving tropical storm, is creeping towards the eastern coast...

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