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Indonesia's Prabowo, Turkey's Erdogan Agree To Bolster Ties

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inspect a guard of honour
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks Wednesday, signing a series of agreements to boost trade and defence ties between the Muslim-majority nations, including a joint venture to build drones.
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US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on February 10, 2025, in Washington

Trump Blasts Judges, Fueling Fear Of Constitutional Clash

US President Donald Trump slammed "highly political judges" Tuesday as his new administration veered closer to a constitutional clash with the courts over his plans to radically overhaul the government and amass power in the White House.
Jordan's King Abdullah II, seen here meeting US President Donald Trump in 2018, is set for a tense trip to the White House

Jordan King Set For Tense Trump Talks Over Gaza

Jordan's King Abdullah II faces a tense meeting with Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday as he leads opposition from Arab nations to the US president's controversial Gaza takeover plan.
Campaigners say they will not stop fighting to legalise divorce in the Philippines

Philippine Divorce Activists Vow To Fight On

In her bid to convince lawmakers to legalise divorce, Filipina fruit vendor Avelina Anuran has publicly testified about the abuse she said she regularly endured at the hands of her husband.
Gold prices have pushed to fresh records and have topped $2,900 for the first time

Asian Markets Swing As Tariff Uncertainty Looms Large

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following the previous day's global rally as traders keep a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next moves after he signed off on 25 percent tariffs for steel and alumium imports, having warned of more measures to come.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (R) met US envoy Richard Grenell in Caracas on January 31

Venezuela Sends Planes To Fetch Irregular Migrants From US

Venezuela sent two planes Monday to bring nearly 200 undocumented migrants back from the United States, saying it hoped for a "new beginning" in ties with Washington, which does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president.
Donald Trump named Russell Vought the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Trump Team Orders Work Pause At US Consumer Protection Agency

US President Donald Trump's administration has informed staff at the country's consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was set up in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis and is tasked with protecting American consumers from corporate misconduct.
Day trippers to Venice will have to buy a ticket in advance to see attractions such as the Grand Canal on 54 days in 2025

Venice Extends Tourist Tax For 2025

Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds.

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