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Iran discovers more than 200b cubic metres of natural gas reserves
TEHRAN, Aug 24 — Iran said yesterday it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country’s energy infrastructure and production. “New gas reserves were discovered in the
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UK PM Burnham heads to Kyiv on first foreign trip, pledges long-range missile support
LONDON, Aug 24 — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv today on his first international visit since taking office last month, his office said, as Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary. Burnham has vowed to give strong support to
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Iran’s Pezeshkian admits citizens face ‘many problems’ as US launches new sanctions
TEHRAN, Aug 23 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country’s citizens face “many problems”, after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. “I understand we have many problems
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Zelensky reveals Ukraine developing Starlink alternative with Europe as Russia teams up with China
KYIV, Aug 23 — Ukraine and Russia are both developing their own alternatives to Starlink, the satellite system used for battlefield communications whose access is ultimately controlled by tech titan Elon Musk, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Musk last year
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Iran executes protester accused of acting for Israel, US during protests
TEHRAN, Aug 23 — Iran today executed a man accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests who was charged with acting as an agent of Israel and the US. The judiciary said Majid Adineh had been convicted of
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Trump renews ‘51st state’ jab at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 — US President Donald Trump hit back at Canada today after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the US following a breakdown in trade negotiations. “Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being
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Bangladesh’s gas crunch cripples industry as factories close and power cuts spread
BRAHMANBARIA, Aug 23 — The giant structures of Bangladesh’s Ashuganj fertiliser factory have stood silent for more than a year, as a natural gas crisis shuts industries, triggers power cuts and sparks protests over fuel shortages. Machinery once ran round
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures at least 37
TOKYO, Aug 23 — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early today, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. The quake caused violent shaking in the Japanese capital and its surrounding areas, prompting the
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Thai army urges vigilance after multiple attacks in southern Thailand
BANGKOK, Aug 23 — Thailand’s Fourth Army Region has advised the public to stay vigilant following the occurrence of multiple violent incidents in its southern border provinces, reported Xinhua. According to Thai media reports, successive violent incidents, such as arson and
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Iran warns countries joining US ‘economic war’ will be considered enemies
TEHRAN, Aug 23 — Iran yesterday warned countries against participating in the US’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump’s new campaign to isolate the
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