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US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - US Senate Republicans backed President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorised by Congress.
Strikes on Iran continue after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader
Reuters, Published on 01/03/2026
» DUBAI/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON - Israel said it had launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iranians faced uncertainty after the killing of the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic in US and Israeli attacks that threatened to destabilize the wider Middle East.
Philippines raises alert level at restive Mayon volcano
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2026
» MANILA — The Philippines on Tuesday raised its alert level for the Mayon volcano in the central province of Albay, warning of "potential explosive activity" in the coming days or weeks and advising people to stay outside of a 6-kilometre (3.7 miles) danger zone.
Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2025
» SIPIROK — Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, Amran Siagian, 39, frequently met Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in the region of Sipirok, North Sumatra province.
'Like an ocean': Malaysians recall race against rising waters after major flood
Reuters, Published on 27/11/2025
» KANGAR — Gon Qasim and her husband were about to flee their home in Malaysia's northern Perlis state last weekend when rising floodwaters cut off road access, leaving them stranded in the middle of a field.
Jeeno Thitikul sets LPGA season record while winning Tour Championship
Reuters, Published on 24/11/2025
» World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul had a pedestrian -- by her standards -- 4-under-par 68 at the CME Group Tour Championship, but it was more than enough for her to set an LPGA record and coast to victory on Sunday in Naples, Fla.
Gaza hit by telecoms blackout as Israeli tanks advance
Reuters, Published on 18/09/2025
» GAZA/CAIRO — Israeli tanks were seen in two Gaza City areas that are gateways to the city centre, residents said on Thursday, while internet and phone lines were cut off across the Gaza Strip, a sign that ground operations were likely to escalate imminently.
China accuses Philippines of wrong 'words and deeds' on Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2025
» BEIJING — China accused the Philippines on Friday of "playing with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Southeast Asian nation would be drawn into any conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan.
Cambodia's border refugees waiting to head home but still wary after ceasefire
Reuters, Published on 29/07/2025
» SAMRAONG — On Cambodia's northwestern border, residents staying in makeshift refugee shelters were waiting to head home on Tuesday after a fierce five-day conflict with neighbouring Thailand ended in a ceasefire effective from Monday night.
Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday
Reuters, Published on 05/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he had signed letters to 12 countries outlining the various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the United States, with the "take it or leave it" offers to be sent out on Monday.