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Conflict & Security 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Donald Trump says Iran has undergone 'regime change'

Indonesia condemned ‌the death of an Indonesian ⁠peacekeeper with the U.N. mission ‌in Lebanon (UNIFIL), after ‌a ⁠projectile ⁠exploded at one of its positions in Lebanon

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[EDITORIAL] Mamaluktot kapag kapos ang kumot — pero sana all

Sana’y hindi maramdaman ng mahihirap na mas mahaba ang kumot ng mayayaman

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Conflict & Security 1m ago

The Twelve Moon Walkers: Humanity's First Footsteps Beyond Earth

Twelve astronauts walked on the Moon during NASA's Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972.

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The Hindu International • 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Donald Trump says Iran has undergone 'regime change'

Indonesia condemned ‌the death of an Indonesian ⁠peacekeeper with the U.N. mission ‌in Lebanon (UNIFIL), after ‌a ⁠projectile ⁠exploded at one of its positions in Lebanon

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India World

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Rappler • 1m ago

[EDITORIAL] Mamaluktot kapag kapos ang kumot — pero sana all

Sana’y hindi maramdaman ng mahihirap na mas mahaba ang kumot ng mayayaman

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Philippines Editorials Editors' Pick

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The Twelve Moon Walkers: Humanity's First Footsteps Beyond Earth

Twelve astronauts walked on the Moon during NASA's Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972.

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India

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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion to Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask

NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.

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Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week

It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

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The Hindu International • 1m ago

Trump suggests U.S. could take Iran's Kharg Island

Iran has threatened to launch its own ground invasion of Gulf Arab countries and new attacks if U.S. troops land on its territory

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India World

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