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Trump vows to ‘stop a war’ as Thailand–Cambodia clashes shatter peace deal

Bangkok, Dec 10 (UNI) The Trump-brokered agreement between Thailand and Cambodia appears to be in tatters, as fresh border clashes have claimed eight lives, plunging the fragile peace process into deeper uncertainty.
Acknowledging that the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has flared up again, US President Donald Trump said that he will intervene to halt the crisis.
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Iranian authorities seemingly seize power amid nationwide security deployment, residents note conditions akin to de-facto curfew

15 Jan 2026 | 11:03 PM

Tehran, Jan 15 (UNI) Short of formally declaring a national emerency, Iranian authorities sharply expanded the deployment of security forces across major cities, tightening control in an effort to suppress further unrest.

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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrections Act as Minneapolis protests over ICE killing intensify, Democrats urge 'end to occupation'

15 Jan 2026 | 10:41 PM

Minneapolis, Jan 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law that would allow him to deploy troops domestically, as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to roil Minneapolis following two shootings involving federal officers.

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Turkish FM says discussions held on possible defence pacts with Pakistan and KSA

15 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM

Ankara, Jan 15 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that discussions have taken place on a possible defence arrangement involving Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but stressed that no agreement has been finalised.

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BNP leader alleges outstanding irregularities in postal ballots, doubts transparency in polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday raised fresh concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, alleging serious irregularities in the preparation, distribution and use of postal ballots.

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Bangladesh Islami Andolan withdraws from 11 party alliance ahead of upcoming polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:29 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) Bangladesh Islami Andolan, led by Charmonai Pir, has withdrawn from the 11-party alliance formed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), reducing the bloc to 10 parties, senior leaders confirmed.

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