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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Proposes Suspending Nuclear Activity for Up to 5 Years

Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian offer.

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The rise of skin-first beauty: Why skincare-infused foundations are taking over

Better skin can now come from your foundation.

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Not snoring but you could still be at risk: What to know about ‘silent sleep apnoea'

Doctors say that the quiet version is worse. Find out why and just how accurate is your Apple or Samsung watch at monitoring sleep apnoea.

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Proposes Suspending Nuclear Activity for Up to 5 Years

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The rise of skin-first beauty: Why skincare-infused foundations are taking over

Better skin can now come from your foundation.

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Southeast Asia Style & Beauty ,CNA Lifestyle

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Not snoring but you could still be at risk: What to know about ‘silent sleep apnoea'

Doctors say that the quiet version is worse. Find out why and just how accurate is your Apple or Samsung watch at monitoring sleep apnoea.

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Trump nominates former lawmaker Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to South Korea

A senior State Department official, Kevin Kim, ‌has been serving as acting ambassador since last October

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Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks

Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.

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Indonesia’s Board of Peace dilemma: Prabowo caught between domestic backlash and US ties

Indonesia is facing mounting pressure to reconsider its membership in the US-led Board of Peace (BoP), but leaving comes with risks, analysts say.

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