US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.

US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.

Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.

Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.
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Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.
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Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria.
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Asfura says he is ready to govern after narrow vote as the US urges ‘all parties to respect the confirmed results’.

BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming.

Injuries reported in ongoing violence on both sides of the border ahead of negotiations over the renewed fighting.

President Trump criticised for remarks blaming Hollywood figure’s death on his ‘Trump derangement syndrome’.

Rights groups say Mohammadi, who won 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was detained at ceremony in northeastern city of Mashhad.
