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The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 5,398, officials said on Wednesday, as rescue operations gradually transition into long-term relief and reconstruction efforts. The back-to-back…
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Climate change is intensifying drought across Europe by accelerating the loss of water through extreme heat, according to a new analysis published on Thursday, as falling water levels continue to disrupt farming, shipping and industry…
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The US military early Thursday confirmed it had carried out another round of strikes on Iran, marking the 12th consecutive night of attacks ordered by President Donald Trump. In a statement, US Central Command said American forces targeted…
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The US House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly approved a Republican-backed $95 billion budget resolution aimed at funding the Iran war and advancing President Donald Trump's domestic priorities, despite unified Democratic opposition…
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Five Thai soldiers were killed and six civilians injured after suspected militants attacked a security checkpoint in Thailand's insurgency-hit southern province of Narathiwat, marking one of the deadliest assaults in the region in recent…
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Pakistan has reportedly asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility to help strengthen its foreign exchange reserves, stabilise the rupee and reduce reliance on IMF funding, according to a source familiar with…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement, following days of nationwide protests demanding Syrskyi's…
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Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push 9-18 million more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Alvaro Lario has warned. His…
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The cost of the US military campaign against Iran has climbed to $37.5 billion, up from an estimated $29 billion in mid-May, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers on Tuesday. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee,…
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Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people across southeastern Bangladesh over the past week, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes, officials said on Sunday. The worst-hit…
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