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Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 30 as Safety Probes BeginAuthorities probe locked exits and flammable decor after a deadly blaze at a Bangkok bar kills 30, highlighting gaps in Thai safety regulations.

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc called the pact highly beneficial while signaling a willingness to discuss improvements to regional prosperity.

The annual event, suspended in April after a gunman attempted to storm the venue, will return with enhanced safety protocols and a commitment from Donald

A new agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump has halted strikes on Beirut, though combat continues in southern districts where a hospital was

President John Mahama states his legal team and the Council of State will review the private members' bill following its passage in parliament.

Meta confirms a resolution for a vulnerability that allowed hackers to bypass security by manipulating the company's automated support assistant.

The Department of Justice announced it will follow a federal judge's temporary injunction against the "anti-weaponisation" fund despite expressing strong

The high-level talks focused on border security and trade as India signals a willingness to engage with Myanmar's military-backed leadership.

New rules require platforms to verify restaurant licenses and addresses as authorities target thousands of illegal online listings.

Local officials clarify that repair work on the famous mosaic at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is ongoing after social media users questioned the animal's

Former environment minister Peter Garrett will lead an independent inquiry into the defense deal's impact on regional peace and national sovereignty.

The remains of Melissa Casias were discovered in a New Mexico forest alongside a handgun, nearly one year after she was reported missing.

The president has proposed a 16-day 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall to replace musical acts dropping out of scheduled celebrations.

The Social Democratic leader will form a centre-left minority government following Denmark's weakest election performance for her party since 1903.

Suspected cases in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro were ruled negative after patients tested positive for meningitis and malaria instead.

President Trump faces a complex diplomatic bind as Iran maintains its leverage over global oil shipping despite ongoing mediated talks.

Tehran claims Israeli operations in Beirut violate an 'all fronts' agreement with Washington, as President Trump reports direct outreach to Hezbollah.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion will compete in women's doubles alongside 19-year-old prospect Victoria Mboko after nearly four years away from the sport.

The startup behind the Claude chatbot seeks to list this year at a valuation recently pegged at over $965 billion, potentially surpassing rival OpenAI.

Authorities in Abuja have increased security around foreign missions and infrastructure to prevent retaliatory violence following reports of xenophobic

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks to consolidate power as opposition parties claim the vote is the least competitive in the nation's recent history.

Independent analysis suggests Tehran's strikes are more precise and extensive than previously acknowledged, targeting billion-dollar defense systems across

The 2,000 yen penalty targets littering and public drinking in Tokyo's busiest districts as officials struggle to balance record visitor numbers with local

President Emmanuel Macron announced the seizure of the Tagor, a vessel flying a false flag to circumvent international sanctions.

Israeli forces seize a historic 12th-century castle across the Litani river as US mediators attempt to broker a new de-escalation agreement.