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Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistans Hindu Kush region

Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistans Hindu Kush region ## Seismic Activity Shakes Northern Afghanistan, Raising Concerns Amid Recovery Efforts Kabul, Afghanistan – A significant earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.3, struck the Hindu Kush region of northern Afghanistan today,... read more »

Israel attacks Gaza Again
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Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite resuming ceasefire

Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite resuming ceasefire **UN Secretary-General Condemns Renewed Violence in Gaza Following Reported Ceasefire** Gaza City – International concern is mounting following a resurgence of violence in the Gaza Strip, with the United Nations... read more »

Israel attacks Gaza Again
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Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then resume truce?

Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then resume truce? ## Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Faces Renewed Strain Amidst Allegations of Violations Tensions in the Gaza Strip remain high following a recent escalation of violence and subsequent resumption of a fragile ceasefire, raising concerns about... read more »

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South Korea and US working on rocky rela...

South Korea and US working on rocky relationship

South Korea and US working on rocky relationship ## Navigating a Tightrope: South Korea Balances Alliance with US Amidst Evolving Geopolitical Landscape Seoul – South Korea finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating the complex currents of international relations as it balances its... read more »

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Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm

China gives former general suspended death sentence for bribery

BEIJING – A top Chinese military officer has been given a suspended death sentence for corruption, state media said Monday, in a case where he was exposed as owning dozens of homes, gold statues... read more »

China’s migrant population to reach 310 mn b...

China’s migrant population, the workforce behind its massive development in the last few decades, will touch 310 million by 2030, almost the same... read more »

China aggressively building islands on reefs claimed by...

China is reportedly proceeding with the construction of artificial islands on at least two reefs, which are claimed by the Philippines, despite Beijing... read more »

China mulls 7,000 km bullet train to connect Beijing an...

China is planning to build a 7,000 km-long high-speed railway line, costing $250 billion, between Moscow and Beijing through Central Asia to provide a fast... read more »

Chinese react to stampede deaths: Thought this happened...

China on Friday mourned the 36 dead from New Year festivities at its financial capital Shanghai, as the city government revealed the victims of the deadly... read more »

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Abe visits Yasukuni war shrine, China protests

Abe visits Yasukuni war shrine, China protests

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid his respects on Thursday at a shrine honouring Japan’s war dead in a move that drew a quick rebuke from China warning that the visit celebrated Japan’s military... read more »

Rocks, tear gas fly as Thai protests escalate

Rocks, tear gas fly as Thai protests escalate

 Protesters trying to halt preparations for elections fought running battles with police in the Thai capital on Thursday, as the country’s... read more »

Japan raises defence spending budget

Japan raises defence spending budget

Tokyo – Japanese cabinet Tuesday approved a record-high 95.88 trillion yen (about $922 billion) budget for fiscal 2014, of which the defence spending was... read more »

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle’s relatives

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle's relatives

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly rounded up hundreds of people connected to the country’s former second in command and his... read more »

Thai protesters try to block election sign-up

Thai protesters try to block election sign-up

Thai opposition protesters have stepped up their campaign to disrupt upcoming elections, trying to block candidate registrations as part of efforts to banish... read more »

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Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre?

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre? ## Gaza Ceasefire: Relief Tempered by Disparate Narratives Surrounding Captive Release **Gaza City/Jerusalem –** A fragile ceasefire has taken hold... read more »

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues ## Rising Tensions in the West Bank Amid Annexation Concerns The West Bank is experiencing a period of... read more »

Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah c...

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Gaza / Jerusalem –Israel has imposed new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and kept the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed,... read more »

Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaza

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Jerusalem / Gaza – Israel has confirmed the transfer of four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza, handed over to the International Committee of... read more »

Syria’s new leader visits Moscow for talks with P...

Moscow, Russia — October 15, 2025: In a historic diplomatic shift, Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for his... read more »

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Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan

 Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday, in the latest attack to highlight the growing... read more »

More cameras on Bahrain’s main roads

MANAMA: Roadway surveillance is to be stepped up in a bid to ensure safety and reduce accidents. More cameras will be installed on main roads across... read more »

“no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state ̵...

West Bank – The Palestinian President says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of... read more »

Nepal poll panel prepares final election results

Kathmandu – After one-and-a-half-months, Nepal’s Election Commission has prepared the final results of the Nov 19 Constituent Assembly election,... read more »

Hasina’s party fears Zia will change Bangladesh&#...

Hasina's party fears Zia will change Bangladesh's name

Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party has said that opposition leader Khaleda Zia may change the country’s name in case she... read more »

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US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks

US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks ## Asian Nations Strategize to Reinforce Strategic Value to the United States Amidst Shifting Geopolitical... read more »

Japan Welcomes First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi and Her Trailblazing Journey to...

Tokyo – In a momentous shift for Japan’s political landscape, Sanae Takaichi has been sworn in as the nation’s first female Prime Minister, shattering a nearly century-old glass... read more »

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year ## Rising Concerns Over Child Fatalities in the West Bank Ramallah, West Bank – A surge in fatalities among... read more »

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossings to open

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossings to open ## Gaza Food Aid Delivery Falls Short, WFP Calls for Increased Access **Gaza City** – The World Food... read more »

Iran’s Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions and conflict

Iran’s Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions and conflict ## Iran’s Youth Grapple with Economic Hardship, State Repression, and Regional Instability Tehran – A generation of young... read more »