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Japanese Crown Prince Akishino says royals should refute extreme attacks-
By Associated Press TOKYO: Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, has complained about harsh criticism of ...

Iran makes maximalist demands as Vienna nuclear talks open-
By Associated Press TEHRAN: Iran struck a maximalist tone Tuesday after just one day of restarted talks in Vienna over ...

US-China hypersonic weapons ‘arms race’ is underway, Air Force chief says
The U.S. Air Force affirmed Tuesday that a hypersonic weapons “arms race” is well underway between the United States and ...

Indian charged with molesting five women during yoga sessions in Singapore-
By PTI SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old Indian yoga instructor was on Tuesday charged with 10 counts of molestation for sexually abusing ...

Honduras leftist leader Xiomara Castro could present opportunities for US-
By Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA: If Xiomara Castro’s wide lead in Honduras’ presidential election holds, her leftist government could present challenges, ...

Lauren Boebert in call refuses to apologise for anti-Muslim remarks-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: Days after firebrand conservative Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado was harshly criticized for making anti-Muslim comments ...

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa vetoes second version of euthanasia bill-
By Associated Press LISBON: Portugal’s president has refused to sign for the second time a parliament-sanctioned bill allowing euthanasia and ...

Mexico plans to give COVID-19 booster shot
Mexican officials have reversed their previous position against giving coronavirus booster shots and said Tuesday they are studying a plan ...

Top German court upholds disputed national COVID measures-
By Associated Press BERLIN: Germany’s highest court on Tuesday rejected complaints against curfews and other restrictions imposed by federal legislation ...

Pentagon report on strengthening US bases in Guam, Australia aims to encircle China: Official
A senior US defence official said that the Pentagon will focus on building up bases in Guam and Australia to ...