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UN, partners urge Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza

UN, partners urge Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza The UN and its humanitarian partners have called on Israe...

China holds 80% of world’s underwater data centre patents as computing energy demands grow

China owns 80 per cent of the world’s underwater data centre patents, giving it a decisive lead in critical technologies...

India pins hopes on AI start-up to avoid becoming ‘digital colony’

Sarvam has received government backing to build native models in world’s most populous country

Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for global disruption that could have billion-dollar impact on Australia

Experts say outage exposes ‘Australia’s reliance on foreign technology’ as software giant says services being restoredGe...

Pentagon No. 3 hails subs as ‘indispensable’ to deterring foes in Pacific

Elbridge Colby said the "silent service" is crucial when it comes to denying an adversary control of the "first island c...

ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to review their decision to exclude Myanmar when they meet...

Progressive challenge to Democratic Senate chief Schumer opens fight for bolder agenda

The challenge escalates a fight inside the Democratic Party over how bold it should be in forcing an end to the Iran war...

Starship flight 15 powers to orbit—setting up a possible catch on Saturday

One way or another, the company will get some more data on Saturday.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to hold talks with Xi in China on Thursday: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to hold talks with Xi in China on Thursday: U.S. officialRead full story here

Trump doesn’t plan to raise Nvidia, spy issue during China trip: U.S. officials

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned this week after reports of multiple affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy...

SpaceX launches Starship in key test flight of massive rocket

The test flight is SpaceX's first attempt to ​catch both the Super Heavy booster and upper stage spacecraft of the rocke...

White House says Trump to meet with Putin, Xi Jinping in China — news agency

According to the US President's spokesperson, Donald Trump wants to discuss nuclear arms reduction during the meeting

Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down

Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down The US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces shot down tw...

White House confirms US-China-Russia trilateral on Apec sidelines

The White House on Friday confirmed an unprecedented meeting between leaders of the US, China and Russia has been schedu...

Fiscal surplus shrinks 40pc as revenues decline

• Primary surplus drops to 2.1pc of GDP from 2.8pc last year • Revenue falls despite higher tax collections; interest pa...

Rubio takes swipe at international law, attacking ICC

Rubio cautioned the ICC against "quoting laws to men with swords," as he accused the court of trying to enforce rules th...

White House demanding Japan triple host-nation support for U.S. troops

The United States is demanding that Japan provide a total of ¥3 trillion over the five years starting in fiscal 2027 for...

Trump, Xi and Putin to hold historic meeting on APEC sidelines in China

Trump wants to talk about reducing nuclear arsenals and is also set to bring up his war in Iran — but is not expected to...

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official Read full story here

Afghanistan’s new road to China ends at a closed border

Taliban government hopes its Wakhan Corridor road will open new trade routes and reduce reliance on Pakistan.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Iran war live: Fighting grips Yemen as Qatar, Turkiye sign defence deal

Doha, Ankara agreement pledges joint action against external attacks as fighting in Yemen displaces civilians.

Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 14

The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan eyes 60 tril. yen for 5-yr def...

All the lawmakers in Nauru join the government’s side

SpaceX Starship to attempt first-ever spaceship ‘catch’

Iranian women defy restrictions to embrace freedom

Europe to join next round of Russia talks: US, Ukraine

Norway rules three oil licenses invalid

Finland restricts entry for Russian athletes ahead of figure skating event

French fridge hacks used old tricks, but AI brings new risks

South African polls show shift in voter loyalties

US Congress eyes tighter curbs on chips to China

Lutnick faces chip export scrutiny

ASE investing NT$100 billion in Kaohsiung

2026 ELECTIONS: New Taipei City mayoral candidates outline visions

China’s Sun celebrations a ‘united front’ tactic: experts

Ex-Seychelles leader condemns treatment of Lai

Climate index unfairly ranks Taiwan: minister

EU leaders seek to tackle challenges in first AI summit