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Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026. Photo: AFP

World

Deadly protests: Iran vows to strike Israel, US bases in region if attacked

by afp and reuters January 11, 2026

Tehran issues warning as Trump pledges support for anti-government protesters; Israel on high alert

Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Juve

Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Juve

by afp December 8, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the United Nations Security Council that it was time to send a positive signal to North Korea. PHOTO AFP

World

China, Russia call at UN for easing of North Korea sanctions

by afp September 27, 2018

Workers load a shipping crate in the Kazakhstan's Caspian seaport of Aktau, on August 14, 2018. - With the outlines of its six idle cranes obscured by thick fog and pouring rain, Kazakhstan's Caspian seaport Aktau seems an unlikely frontier on China's much-hyped new silk road. But the sleepy port, which has been badly hit in recent years by new oil routes, is vying for a slice of the pie as competition for Chinese trade warms up on the shores of the world's largest inland sea. PHOTO: AFP

World

Kazakh port in decline bids for slice of China trade

by afp August 26, 2018

PHOTO AFP

World

Catholic abuse scandal a ‘cultural problem’: Vatican

by afp August 25, 2018

Chinese woman 'detained' after tossing ink on Xi poster.
PHOTO:REUTERS

World

Chinese woman ‘detained’ after tossing ink on Xi poster

by afp July 17, 2018

Power generation: Alarming coal shortage for Ukraine

Power generation: Alarming coal shortage for Ukraine

by afp November 30, 2014

Oil dependency: Venezuela planning to slash budget

Oil dependency: Venezuela planning to slash budget

by afp November 30, 2014

Precious metal: India announces ease on control of gold imports

Precious metal: India announces ease on control of gold imports

by afp November 29, 2014

For 1-1: Kiwis in full control with 286-run first-innings lead

For 1-1: Kiwis in full control with 286-run first-innings lead

by afp November 29, 2014