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What to know about US–Iran fragile ceasefire and how it was reached

A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has come into effect after weeks of escalating conflict, offering a narrow window for diplomacy while exposing deep divisions between the two sides.

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Pakistan leads mediation effort

The United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire on April 7, marking a pause in a conflict that has intensified across the Middle East since late February. U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend...

Rockets, howitzers and drones: US announces largest-ever $11 billion arms package for Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones/

UK and Indonesia agree $5.2 billion maritime deal to boost Indo-Pacific security

UK and Indonesia have agreed to $5.24 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal, led by British defense firm Babcock.

China commissions most advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to boost naval power

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered active service.

Key Takeaways from Trump-Xi meetings: China pauses rare earth export curbs, US lowers fentanyl tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a crucial trade truce following their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of APEC summit in Busan.

Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Japan is set to appoint its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and security hawk, as its new leader.

Robots race, fight, play and flop at world’s first Humanoid Robot Games in China

Robots sprinted, stumbled, and squared off in combat as China opened the world’s first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan as forecasters warn of more rain

More than 300 people have been killed in northwest Pakistan after two days of torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides, local officials confirmed.

Thailand-Cambodia clashes kill 33, force 160,000 to flee amid escalating violence

Intense fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border has killed at least 33 people and forced more than 160,000 civilians to flee their homes, as escalating cross-border attacks entered a third day on Saturday (July 26), raising fears of a broader...

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Trump says US-Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a framework agreement aimed at ending the war involving Iran would be...