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Japan volcano erupts sending plumes of ash 3.4 km high 13 Apr 2026 - 01:24 pm
This screen grab made from UGC footage courtesy of X user @SEACHICKEN_1059 taken on April 11, 2026 and made available on April 13 shows Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, erupting in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. Photo by Handout / COURTESY OF @SEACHICKEN_1059 / AFP
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters 13 Apr 2026 - 01:20 pm
Philippine Navy spokesman Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad speaks next to a slide presentation of seized yellow bottles suspected to contain cyanide in waters of Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, during a press conference in Manila on April 13, 2026. Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP
Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer Magyar 13 Apr 2026 - 12:58 pm
Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, waves the national flag during celebrations at the election night party in Budapest after the general election in Hungary, on April 12, 2026. (Photo by Ferenc Isza / AFP)
Dolce & Gabbana brings in ex-Gucci boss 13 Apr 2026 - 12:45 pm
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Philippines cuts tax on petroleum products to ease price shock 13 Apr 2026 - 12:36 pm
A man sells the popular breakfast roll 'pandesal' in Manila on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Jam Sta Rosa / AFP)
Cyclone Maila claims 11 lives in Papua New Guinea 13 Apr 2026 - 12:16 pm
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Australian Prime Minister calls for resumption of US-Iran peace talks 13 Apr 2026 - 11:00 am
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China launches first AI-powered digital doctor platform for Parkinson's disease 13 Apr 2026 - 10:55 am
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Japan calls for swift US-Iran agreement, stresses Strait of Hormuz security 13 Apr 2026 - 10:25 am
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Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army 13 Apr 2026 - 08:09 am
This handout photo from the Australian Defence Force taken on July 4, 2024, shows Lieutenant general Susan Coyle reacting as she attends an official event in Canberra. (Photo by Handout / Australian Defence Force / AFP)
US CENTCOM says will begin implementing a blockade “of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports” on April 13 13 Apr 2026 - 12:33 am
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Gas prices may stay high until November midterm elections: Trump 12 Apr 2026 - 10:57 pm
US President Donald Trump walks towards reporters before boarding Marine One to depart from the White House in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)
Death toll from floods in Afghanistan rises to 179 12 Apr 2026 - 06:57 pm
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Sultan of Oman, UK PM hold phone talks on regional developments 12 Apr 2026 - 06:20 pm
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Israeli occupation forces arrest 2 Palestinian women from Al Aqsa courtyards 12 Apr 2026 - 06:15 pm
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Arab Parliament says execution law for Palestinian prisoners threatens global justice system 12 Apr 2026 - 06:14 pm
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EU stresses diplomacy as key to resolving outstanding issues in Middle East 12 Apr 2026 - 05:54 pm
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Russia to establish national shipbuilding research center 12 Apr 2026 - 05:51 pm
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