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Japan Warns of Week-Long Aftershock Risk After Powerful 7.6-Magnitude Quake
Following a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake off the northern coast, Japan warns residents to prepare for strong aftershocks for a week.
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Thousands March in Philippines Demanding Accountability Over 'Ghost' Flood Control Scandal
Massive Anti-Corruption Protest Rocks Manila as Thousands Demand Justice for 'Ghost' Flood Control Projects
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Jakarta now world’s largest city by population, Dhaka 2nd: UN
UN report ranks Jakarta first and Dhaka second among the world’s largest cities
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45 Indian Pilgrims Killed in Devastating Bus Crash Near Medina
At least 45 Indian pilgrims were killed in a devastating bus crash near the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, according to Indian police. Only one person reportedly survived
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Sudan briefs UN Human Rights Commission on RSF ‘atrocities’ against civilians
Sudan's government formally presented evidence to senior UN human rights officials detailing "horrific atrocities," including alleged mass killings and ethnic executions, by RSF forces in El-Fasher and Bara.
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BRICS Influence Grows with New Brazil-Malaysia Semiconductor Alliance
Brazil and Malaysia partner in a new joint venture for semiconductor production, focusing on EVs and clean energy as part of a broader BRICS tech strategy
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Trump jointly sign Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement at ASEAN Summit
Thailand, Cambodia Ink Ceasefire Agreement at ASEAN Summit, Brokered with U.S. Involvement
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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Following her confirmation, Takaichi is set to announce her Cabinet lineup later today. Shinjiro Koizumi is expected to be appointed as defense minister, Toshimitsu Motegi is likely to take the foreign affairs portfolio, while Yoshimasa Hayashi is anticipated to become the internal affairs minister.
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Trump Says Modi Agreed to Stop Buying Oil from Russia
In Major Diplomatic Claim, Trump Says Indian PM Modi Has Agreed to Stop Buying Russian Oil
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Gen Z Protesters Overthrow Madagascar Government, President Flees Country
Elite army units that once backed the president defect to join demonstrators, solidifying the collapse of his regime and leaving a power vacuum in the capital
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Myanmar Junta Uses Low-Cost Paramotors in Deadly Airstrikes: BBC Report
Military sources told the BBC that paratroopers can be trained in just a few days, unlike conventional pilots who require years of instruction.
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Türkiye Reaffirms Support for Rohingya Repatriation
Ankara reiterates unwavering commitment to Rohingya repatriation and deepening bilateral ties with Bangladesh.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 Awarded for Key Discoveries in Immune System Regulation
Brunkow, Ramsdell, and Sakaguchi Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for Groundbreaking Discoveries on How the Body Prevents Self-Attack
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UK Announces £27m Aid Package for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said "the UK would continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those displaced by violence in Myanmar have the support, protection, dignity and opportunities they deserve,” in a statement released by the UK Foreign Office.
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30 Global Sumud Flotilla Boats Continue Toward Gaza, 201 Activists Detained by Israel
Standoff at Sea: Israeli Navy intercepts 21 vessels of the "Global Sumud Flotilla," taking more than 200 international activists into custody as the remaining boats press on toward the blockaded coast
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Thailand's New Leader Vows to Tackle Border Tensions and Overhaul Constitution
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul faces a four-month deadline and a tricky political alliance as he promises sweeping reforms on the economy, foreign policy, and the nation's charter.
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Myanmar Military Seeks Russian Help to Monitor Elections
With elections just three months away, Myanmar’s military regime is leaning on Russia to lend legitimacy to a vote already dismissed as a sham by much of the international community.
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UK to announce the recognition of Palestine State on Sunday
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce UK’s recognition of Palestine on Sunday, citing the Gaza crisis and West Bank settlement expansion as urgent reasons.
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New 5.5-Magnitude Quake Jolts Afghanistan as Death Toll from Earlier Tremor Tops 1,400
Fresh tremor deepens Afghanistan’s quake tragedy
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Vietnam Rises to World’s 4th Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination in 2024
In 2024, Vietnam saw a 38.64% surge in foreign arrivals compared to 2023, welcoming 17.4 million visitors. This milestone highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal, built on its cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and world-renowned cuisine