South Asia
Taiwan reports surrounded by 153 Chinese military aircraft during drills
Exercises raise regional tension warns Taipei; US slams war games as it launches drills with Philippines.
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Palestinians in Gaza face asbestos danger from war rubble
Asbestos in the vast piles of rubble left by Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza is a threat to Palestinians.
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Video shows North Korea blowing up roads to the South
North Korea has been seen blowing up inter-Korean roads and rail lines as tensions with South Korea increase.
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Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes nine monkey deaths
Hong Kong's oldest zoo park seals off section following death of nine monkeys.
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Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon
The attack in the Christian-majority town of Aitou hit a house rented to displaced families.
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Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025
Nigeria's claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.
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Cuban president leads pro-Palestinian march in Havana
Scheduled for October 7 to mark one year since Israel's war on Gaza, the rally was postponed due to Hurricane Milton.
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Deep pain in a beautiful West Bank home: The Arrabis’ dead sons
Israeli soldiers killed one brother after another. Eventually all three were laid to rest beside their father.
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EU sanctions Iran over alleged missile transfers to Russia
European Council says 14 individuals and entities subject to asset freeze and travel ban.
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North Korea blows up roads near South Korean border as tensions soar
Latest move comes after Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets over its capital.
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Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households.
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Russia jails French researcher Laurent Vinatier for three years
Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation group, was detained as ties between France and Russia deteriorated.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 963
As the war enters its 963rd day, these are the main developments.
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Google signs deal with startup to build small nuclear reactors to power AI
Deal with Kairos Power comes as tech giants are scouring the globe for electricity sources to power data centres.
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Harris slams Trump in Pennsylvania as US election race heats up
Harris says second Trump term would be 'dangerous' as presidential candidates hold duelling rallies in key swing state.
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Doctor pleads with world after attack on Gaza hospital grounds
Mohammed Tahir, a UK doctor on his third medical mission to Gaza, pleads with the world to do more to end the war.
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Malaysia’s stock market, once dubbed ‘world’s worst’, is making a comeback
Malaysian stocks are having a moment in the sun amid robust economic growth and influx in investment by US tech giants.
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India-Canada diplomatic row reignites: What to know and what comes next
Canada accuses Indian government agents of being involved in 'serious criminal activity', a claim India rejects.
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UN Security Council says UNIFIL must be protected after Israeli attacks
Security Council urges all parties to respect 'safety, security of UNIFIL personnel and premises' in southern Lebanon.
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US emergency responders, forecasters facing threats in wake of hurricanes
Meteorologists are reporting abuse as misinformation swirls around recent deadly storms that hit the southeastern US.
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