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U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks

U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks

Fighting continued in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, even as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Washington. The war in Lebanon has threatened to undermine the U. S.-Iran cease-fire.

Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors: Minister

Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors: Minister

Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara said 32 sailors rescued from the IRIS Dena. a frigate attacked on March 4 just off Sri Lanka. and another 206 from the IRIS Bushehr left on April 14, 2026 and another 206 from the IRIS Bushehr left on April 14, 2026.

Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government

Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government

Israel’s spy chief pledged more covert efforts to try to topple Iran’s government, a tacit acknowledgment the countries’ conflict would continue even as the US pursues a new round of peace negotiations with the Islamic Republic. David Barnea, the head of Mossad, said Israel had not expected that its bombardment of Iranian military, nuclear and infrastructure sites, waged in concert with the US, wo.

North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity: IAEA chief

North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity: IAEA chief

North Korea's nuclear programme was estimated at a ⁠few dozen warheads, Grossi told a news conference, citing signs of activity such as the operation of a light water reactor and activation of other facilities besides Yongbyon North Korea's nuclear programme was estimated at a ⁠few dozen warheads, Grossi told a news conference, citing signs of activity such as the operation of a light water reactor and activation of other facilities besides Yongbyon.

Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home

Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home

American views on China have softened ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in May, with positive sentiment nearly doubling since 2023, a survey by the Pew Research Centre has found. While a significant majority of Americans still regard China as a competitor to the US rather than a partner, fewer call the world’s second largest econ.

Chinese create ‘wealthy’ online personas with ‘luxury’ photos but warned of legal risks

Chinese create ‘wealthy’ online personas with ‘luxury’ photos but warned of legal risks

An online industry has emerged which allows people to create “wealthy” personal profiles on social media in China by buying “luxury lifestyle” photographs for as little as one yuan (15 US cents). The pictures feature travel scenery, gourmet dining, golfing, skiing and other activities on e-commerce platforms. The photographs are typically priced between one and eight yuan and are marketed as ready The photographs are typically priced between one and eight yuan and are marketed as ready.

DBS Hong Kong acquires six floors at The Center in US$334 million deal

DBS Hong Kong acquires six floors at The Center in US$334 million deal

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has agreed to pay about HK$2.62 billion (US$334 million) for six floors at The Center – once the world’s most expensive skyscraper – marking the city’s largest office transaction so far this year. The lender acquired the 26th, 32nd, 36th, 37th, 56th and 76th floors late last month, with the deal registered on Tuesday, 151,9 The purchase adds 151,9.

A Singapore eatery charged a US$1.57 water fee – then came a flood of 1-star reviews

A Singapore eatery charged a US$1.57 water fee – then came a flood of 1-star reviews

The latest Singaporean establishment that the internet has come for with its pitchforks and torches is the Cantonese zi char restaurant, Eat First. The Geylang restaurant recently received a spate of one-star Google reviews following an article published by Mothership on Sunday, which reported that the restaurant charged a family S$2 (US$1.57) for bringing their own bottle of water, in line with i.

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