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How the battle against Asian scam networks went global Governments are freezing assets and imposing sanctions on scam hubs across Southeast Asia, but experts warn fragmented efforts fall short of a unified global strategy. The art of the peace deal: Unpacking Trump's intentions US President Donald Trump claims to have ended eight wars in his first year back in office. But several of his peace deals are, in reality, largely fruitless endeavors. So what motivates Trump to keep pursuing them? US strikes on vessels in eastern Pacific kill 8 The US military attacked three vessels in the eastern Pacific, claiming they were drug boats. Eight men are reported have died in the incident. Trump suing BBC for billions over edited January 6 speech The US president has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over edited clips of his January 6, 2021 speech. He is seeking up to $10 billion in damages on counts of defamation and violation of a law on unfair trade practices. Bondi Beach attacks: What you need to know Sixteen people attending a Hanukkah celebration in the Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi Beach were killed in a mass shooting that is now Australia’s most deadly terror attack. US: Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in LA mansion The son of Rob and Michele Reiner was arrested after the Hollywood director and his wife were found dead in Los Angeles. Authorities were probing an "apparent homicide." Jimmy Lai verdict casts shadow over rule of law in Hong Kong The conviction of Jimmy Lai, a prominent critic of China's leadership, on national security charges will have "a further chilling effect" on media freedom in Hong Kong, warn experts. Border clashes drive Thailand's election strategy Deadly fighting with Cambodia fuels nationalist sentiment, reshaping Thailand's political landscape ahead of the February 8 vote. Why China's property crash must be kept top secret As home sales continue to plummet, Beijing has curbed independent reporting of real estate figures. The gag order masks a deepening property slump that continues to erode household wealth and strain China's banks. How Africa can halt the 'new wave' of coups Coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, an attempted coup in Benin: Africa has had a turbulent 2025. Why have coups become so frequent? Morocco flash floods leave 37 dead Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country.