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This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks wi...
Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible end to the war with the United States, experts say.
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Samsung, union resume negotiations with minister mediating
Samsung, union resume negotiations with minister mediating
The labour union at the world's top memory chipmaker had said it would begin a strike on Thursday after talks over bonuses broke down, raising concerns about potential disruption to semiconductor production.
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Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?
But any windfall still appears a distant prospect as Latin America's biggest economy currently mines only a marginal amount.
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Iran Guards vow war will 'spread far beyond region' if US resumes attacks
Iran Guards vow war will 'spread far beyond region' if US re...
"If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, and our devastating blows will crush you," the Guards said in a statement on their website Sepah News.
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Thai faith healer charged with rape, child abuse
Thai faith healer charged with rape, child abuse
One of Thailand's best-known faith healers has been arrested on rape and child sexual abuse charges, police said Wednesday, as investigators urged other potential victims to come forward.
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Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin's visit will be scrutinised for tangible takeaways.
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China to work with US on slashing tariffs
China to work with US on slashing tariffs
The world's two top economies spent much of 2025 embroiled in an escalating trade war, until the two leaders reached a one-year truce when they met in South Korea in October.
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EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar wind...
Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create dazzling auroras in the skies known as the northern or southern lights.
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Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city
Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' ci...
But some regulars fear the weekly event could come under threat amid US President Donald Trump's program to make the District of Columbia "safe and beautiful."
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Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack
Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack
President Donald Trump said he held off a major new assault against Tehran as he saw hopes for securing an agreement to end the conflict sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
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