September 6, 2025
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Trump plays down talk of regime change in Venezuela as US sends stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON, Sept 6 — The United States is not seeking regime change in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said yesterday, even as Washington ordered the deployment of 10 additional stealth fighter jets to reinforce its growing military presence in the Caribbean.

September 6, 2025
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NYT: Failed 2019 Navy SEAL mission targeting North Korea’s Kim Jong Un led to civilian deaths, secret reviews

WASHINGTON, Sept 6 — A covert 2019 US Navy SEAL mission to plant a listening device in North Korea to spy on leader Kim Jong Un went disastrously wrong, resulting in civilian deaths, the New York Times reported yesterday.

September 5, 2025
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Boxing greats Tyson and Mayweather set for 2026 exhibition showdown

LOS ANGELES, Sept 5 — Boxing icons Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to an exhibition bout scheduled for spring 2026, promoter CSI Sports announced Thursday.

September 5, 2025
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Thaksin departs as Thai parliament readies for PM vote amid political turmoil

BANGKOK, Sept 5 — Thailand’s parliament is set to elect a new prime minister on Friday after days of political turbulence, a vote now overshadowed by the sudden departure of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

September 5, 2025
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Trump cuts billions in foreign aid, but spares WTO and ILO from reductions

GENEVA, Sept 5 — The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) confirmed to AFP that they are no longer included in the White House’s latest round of foreign aid cuts.

September 4, 2025
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Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde sidelined with hamstring injury, doubtful for Champions League opener against Newcastle

MADRID, Sept 4 — Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is a doubt for the club’s Champions League opener against Newcastle after picking up a hamstring injury in training yesterday.