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Over 1,000, including 275 children, die in Pakistan floods

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) says that at least 1,006 people have lost their lives in torrential rains and flash flooding since June 26. Among the deaths are 568 men, 163 women, and 275 children, Pakistani news outlet Dawn reported on Monday. The highest number of fatalities was registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with 504. Punjab reported 304 deaths, ...

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UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state

The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada on Sunday formally recognised the state of Palestine as part of an effort to revive momentum for a two-state solution, according to a joint statement. In coordinated moves, the three Western nations issued statements in this regard two days ahead of the start of the UN General Assembly’s annual “High-Level General Debate” in New ...

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Thousands rally in Philippines at anti-corruption protests in Manila

Thousands of protesters gathered in Manila on Sunday to demand accountability over a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects believed to have cost billions of dollars. Police and troops were placed on high alert to prevent violence as organizers aimed for one of the country’s largest anti-corruption demonstrations. Protesters carried Philippine flags and banners reading “No more, too much, ...

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Sudanese paramilitary drone strike kills 43 at mosque

A Sudanese paramilitary group reportedly killed 43 civilians while praying inside a mosque early Friday in the besieged city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, said a local medical group. The Sudan Doctors Network said Friday on X that Muslim worshipers, including older people and children, were killed in a drone strike launched by the Rapid Support Forces, ...

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US faces pressure in UN Security Council vote on Gaza

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on a new resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with increased humanitarian access. The move comes amid mounting global frustration over the United States’ repeated vetoes blocking previous efforts to halt Israel’s military campaign. The draft resolution, led by the 10 non-permanent members of the council, ...

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EU, Trump discuss tougher measures against Russia over Ukraine war

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that she and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed new steps to ramp up economic pressure on Russia in response to its ongoing war in Ukraine. “I had a good call with (Trump) on strengthening our joint efforts to increase economic pressure on Russia through additional measures,” von der Leyen posted on ...

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At least 12 dead in Malaysia landslides

At least 12 people have died in landslides triggered by days of heavy rain in Malaysia’s Sabah state on Borneo island, according to local news reports on Tuesday. Rescue officials said more than 2,000 people from low-lying areas, including around the state capital Kota Kinabalu, have been evacuated due to widespread flooding. The deadliest incident occurred on Monday when a ...

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New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

Nepal’s new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, has been tasked with restoring order and addressing protesters’ demands for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six months. Protests, sparked by a ban ...

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Nepal protesters now demand interim PM’s resignation

Gen Z-led demonstrators have resumed protests in Nepal, demanding the resignation of interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki after she appointed ministers without consulting them. On Sunday night, protesters led by Sudan Gurung gathered outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, chanting slogans and accusing Karki of betraying their movement. “If we take to the streets again, no one will be ...

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New Nepal PM says will serve only 6 months in office

Nepal’s new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. “We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation. … What this group is demanding is end of corruption, good governance and economic equality,” said Sushila Karki, the ...

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