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Iran Releases Detained Japanese National, Tokyo Confirms

Tokyo — Iran has released a Japanese national detained since January 20, Japan’s government said on Tuesday, confirming the individual

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Second Filipino Killed in Middle East Conflict as Missile Hits Haifa Home

Manila— The Philippines confirmed on Tuesday that a second national has been killed in the ongoing Middle East conflict after

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Israel Air Defences Activated as Iran Launches Missiles After Strikes

Jerusalem— Israel’s military said early Tuesday its air defence systems were activated to intercept missiles launched from Iran, shortly after

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Taiwan Opposition Chief Heads to China as Tensions Rise

Taipei— Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, departed for China on Tuesday on what she described as a

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U.S. reports 365 troops wounded in Iran conflict as casualty figures mount

Washington — The United States has recorded 365 service members wounded in action in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according

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Zarif Floats Ceasefire Terms as Iran Signals Openness to Deal

Dubai— Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed potential terms for ending the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, suggesting

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Iranian Missiles Strike Israel as Conflict Intensifies

Jerusalem— Israel came under a fresh wave of missile attacks from Iran on Friday, with air defense systems intercepting most

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UN Delays Vote on Force to Secure Hormuz Shipping Amid Escalating Tensions

Geneva— The United Nations Security Council has postponed a scheduled vote on a draft resolution authorizing “defensive” force to protect

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EU Warns of Prolonged Energy Shock Amid Middle East War

BRUSSELS, April 3 — The European Union is preparing for a prolonged energy crisis triggered by the ongoing Middle East

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Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran’s Critical Infrastructure

Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States could target bridges and electric power plants in