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Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

U.S. President Donald Trumpon Tuesday restored his “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran that includes efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero in order to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

February 5, 2025 9:47 am
 

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10 killed in attack at Swedish adult school, gunman among the dead

Around 10 people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre on Tuesday, Swedish police said, the deadliest attack to take place in Sweden on what the prime minister said was a “painful day” for the country.

February 5, 2025 8:34 am
 

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Ukraine's politics warms up as US focuses on war's endgame

After Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine’s normally febrile political life was becalmed under martial law. But there have been growing signs of activity picking up, as the United States has set its sights on finishing the war with Russia quickly.

February 5, 2025 7:24 am
 

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US judge extends pause on Trump's plan to freeze federal grants, loans

A U.S. judge on Monday extended a pause on the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it may have “run roughshod” over Congress’s constitutional authority over government spending.

February 4, 2025 3:28 pm
 

Pacific Islands

GGGI and IUCN Partner for Pacific Green Growth

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive sustainable development and climate resilience across Pacific Island Countries (PICs).

February 4, 2025 2:26 pm
 

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India asks whether global tax deal can work after US withdrawal

India is assessing whether a global corporate tax deal agreed between 140 nations can work following U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the landmark 2021 arrangement, a senior bureaucrat in the finance ministry said.

February 4, 2025 11:30 am
 

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EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts

European Union leaders agreed on Monday to do more to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending and filling gaps in their military capabilities.

February 4, 2025 10:26 am
 

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Mexico, US reach deal to delay tariffs for one month

U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month after Mexico agreed on Monday to reinforce its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to stem the flow of illegal drugs.

February 4, 2025 7:20 am
 

World

Gaza's reunited twins speak of loss and joy

The emotional reunion of twin brothers in Gaza after Israel allowed movement within the enclave as part of a ceasefire deal provided a visceral image of Palestinian survival after 15 gruelling months of death, separation and destruction.

February 4, 2025 6:35 am
 

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Australia's social media ban for minors exempts YouTube, posing risks

Australia’s government carved out an exemption for YouTube when it passed laws banning social media access for children under 16, but some mental health and extremism experts say the video-sharing website exposes them to addictive and harmful content.

February 3, 2025 4:34 pm
 

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Recovery efforts in Washington helicopter-plane collision identify 55 of 67 victims

Officials have positively identified 55 of the 67 people killed in Wednesday’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

February 3, 2025 4:09 pm
 

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Trump to cut off funding for South Africa

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that “certain classes of people” in South Africa were being treated “very badly” and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated.

February 3, 2025 1:24 pm

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