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Iran war widens as Israel strikes Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks

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Iran war widens as Israel strikes Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks

US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran could last a month.

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With Thais 'addicted to salt', is country's planned sodium tax the antidote?

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Chinese New Year celebrations in Canada grow amid improvement in relations with China

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Singapore and South Korea launch AI alliance

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Trump says war in Iran could last a month, vows to avenge US military deaths

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Chinese New Year celebrations in Canada grow amid improvement in relations with China

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