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2 US service members killed, 1 missing after Iran strikes on Jordan: Pentagon
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Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire pollution

NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump threatened a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from...

Pedestrians cross Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol in smoky conditions due to the Canadian wildfires. — Reuters

Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it crawls towards Jamaica

Crews clean the Sandy Gully, the main diversion channel for floodwaters in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, just off Spanish Town road, in Kingston, Jamaica. — AFP

Trump aims to clinch deal with Xi during Asia trip

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on the way to Malaysia for the Asean summit. — AFP

US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation

Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs for Asia

Milei promises 'Argentina will change' after elections

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks to supporters during the closing campaign rally, in Rosario. — AFP

Colombia recalls ambassador from US amid tariff spat

A demonstrator throws a canister of tear gas during a protest demanding no US interference, in Bogota. — Reuters

'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in US cities

Demonstrators gather near the US Capitol building during a "No Kings" protest, in Washington. — Reuters

EMS offers fast delivery to 190 destinations: Oman Post

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Major win for Trump on Gaza, but will it stand the test of time?

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Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime'

Peru's new president Jose Jeri attends the swearing-in ceremony, in Lima. — Reuters

Immune system breakthrough wins Nobel prize

Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi are awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine. — Reuters

Groups file suit over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

U.S. flag, H-1B visa application form, and displayed company logos are seen in this illustration taken September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

British ethologist and primatologist Jane Goodall poses with her mascott 'Mister H' during a photo session in Paris. - AFP

US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota speaks at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. — AFP

Venezuela's Maduro readies state of emergency over US 'aggression'

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference, in Caracas. — AFP

Venezuela conducts military exercises

A member of the Bolivarian militia helps people to evacuate a train station behind a Bolivarian militia during a risk reduction drill on natural disasters or armed conflict in Caracas on September 27, 2025.
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