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CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim

Pakistan says that Afghan forces have attacked Pakistani military positions along the border, triggering intense clashes that left 67 Afghan troops and one Pakistani soldier dead

Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim
Asia|Sports|World

A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea

Iran has opened its Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament under the shadow of war

A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea
Asia|Crime|World

The Latest: US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership

Israel launched strikes on Iran while Tehran responded by firing drones and missiles at Jerusalem and U.S. military installations

The Latest: US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership
Africa|Asia|Political|World

Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain

Some of the jubilation was open and even raucous

Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain
Asia|Sports|World

Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid global tensions following the strikes on Iran

The Qatar soccer federation has postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid global tensions following the strikes on Iran
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds
Asia|Political|World

With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor

With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor

With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor
Asia|Australia|Sports|World

Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA Singapore

Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have moved to the top of the leaderboard to lead by one stroke after three rounds of the HSBC Women’s World Championship

Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA Singapore
Asia|Political|Technology|World

North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has gifted top government and military officials new sniper rifles following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership

North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

A prominent Hong Kong activist in exile in the U.S. says a court ruling back in Hong Kong to imprison her father for eight months has only made her more determined to fight for the territory and its people

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries

Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Arts|Asia|Crime|World

Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer

Cambodia has welcomed home 74 ancient artifacts that officials say looters stole during decades of war and unrest

Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer
Asia|Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Kabul and two other Afghan provinces, Afghanistan’s government spokesperson says

Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks
Asia|Sports|World

No 1 Thitikul struggles in the first round of the LPGA Singapore led by Kim

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul has struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship

No 1 Thitikul struggles in the first round of the LPGA Singapore led by Kim
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Political|World

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison in the first case brought against the relative of a pro-democracy activist wanted by the city's authorities under a national security law

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Travel|World

American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits

Indonesia has freed and deported an American man after 11 years in prison for killing his girlfriend’s mother, in a case that became known as the Bali “suitcase murder.”

American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran

Japan says Iran has detained a Japanese citizen in Tehran since January and it is demanding the person's quick release

Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran
Asia|Environment|Health|Science

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears

Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules

Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling

A Hong Kong-based company that has operated key ports at the ends of the Panama Canal for decades says the government has seized them

Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree

South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

A packed bus plunges off a Nepal highway, killing 19 and injuring 25

A crowded bus in Nepal has crashed off a mountain highway, killing 19 people including a British national

A packed bus plunges off a Nepal highway, killing 19 and injuring 25
Asia|Economy|World

Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, with delegates crediting him for bolstering the country’s nuclear arsenal and strengthening its regional standing

Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup
Asia|Sports|World

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time

Jeeno Thitikul wins the LPGA Thailand by one shot and earns her first victory at her home event

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks

Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks

Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul has birdied her final three holes for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Wall Street kept calm after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and stocks ticked higher

Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes

Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace

The White House has announced a trade agreement with Indonesia

Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law to suppress the opposition

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Asia|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

The hole-in-the-wall chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit

The hole-in-the-wall chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit

The hole-in-the-wall chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she will seek the presidency in the 2028 elections

Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy

A quiet finish for U.S. stocks masked big swings underneath the surface

US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|World

Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win

Bangladesh’s new prime minister has been sworn in after his party’s landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country’s first since the massive 2024 uprising

Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win
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Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral
Asia|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm
Asia|Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The house always wins: How the establishment finally came out on top in Thailand

The house always wins: How the establishment finally came out on top in Thailand

The house always wins: How the establishment finally came out on top in Thailand
Asia|Political|World

North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea says it completed a housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine

North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
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Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force

Indonesia is training troops for a new peacekeeping force in Gaza, backing a key part of President Donald Trump’s postwar plan

Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force