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Over 170 Climbers Rescued Following Mount Semeru Eruption in Indonesia
Jakarta, November 20, 2025: Indonesian authorities successfully rescued more than 170 climbers and trekkers who were stranded following the sudden eruption of Mount Semeru, the highest volcano on Java island, in East Java province. The dramatic eruption on Wednesday sent searing clouds of hot ash, rock, lava, and volcanic gas cascading down the mountain slopes,…
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European Union Proposes Relaxed AI and Privacy Rules Amid Big Tech and Political Pressure
The European Union has announced plans to ease its strict artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy regulations, a move aimed at accelerating innovation within the bloc while navigating growing pressure from tech giants and political figures, including former US President Donald Trump. The reforms, unveiled by the European Commission on Wednesday as part of the…
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Explosive Weapons Cause Record Child Deaths Worldwide, Warns Save the Children
A new report from the UK-based charity Save the Children reveals that explosive weapons caused a record number of child deaths and injuries last year, with nearly 12,000 children affected globally. Of these, 70 percent were victims of explosive devices, highlighting the increasing dangers children face in modern urban conflicts. The figures, published in the…
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EU Insists Ukraine Must Be Consulted on Any Peace Plan Amid Doubts About Russian Intent
European Union leaders have emphasized that any peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine must fully involve Ukraine and EU member states, amid reports of a United States-backed proposal that would heavily favor Moscow’s demands. Arriving for a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed that Europe…
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Nigeria’s President Tinubu Delays G20 Trip Amid Search for 24 Abducted Schoolgirls
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trip to South Africa for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in order to prioritize the rescue of 24 schoolgirls abducted by armed men in Kebbi State earlier this week. The delay also follows a separate church attack in which two worshippers were killed. The president’s spokesperson,…
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Nigeria Convicts Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism Charges
A Nigerian court has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on charges related to terrorism after a protracted legal battle spanning several years. The ruling comes as tensions over separatist movements in Nigeria’s southeast continue to simmer. In his verdict on Thursday, Judge James Omotosho stated that prosecutors had…
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Climbers Safe After Sudden Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Semeru
More than 170 climbers, porters, guides, and tourism officials stranded on Mount Semeru in East Java have been reported safe following a sudden volcanic eruption, Indonesian authorities said on Thursday. “They are safe and now being helped to return,” said Priatin Hadi Wijaya, head of the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), during…
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Pakistani Forces Kill 23 Militants in Afghan Border Raids Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistani security forces have killed 23 fighters in two targeted operations near the Afghan border, amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan and ongoing concerns about cross-border militancy. The raids follow a series of military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aimed at neutralizing threats from banned groups, including the Pakistan Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP). Details of the Border…
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IAEA Passes Resolution Demanding Nuclear Access from Iran; Tehran Rejects
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has passed a resolution calling on Iran to provide access and information regarding its nuclear program, in accordance with UN resolutions. The move comes amid heightened tensions following attacks on Iranian nuclear sites by Israel and the United States in June, which sparked a 12-day conflict resulting in over…
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Police Raid Kashmir Times Office in Jammu Sparks Press Freedom Concerns
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir have conducted a raid on the offices of the Kashmir Times in Jammu, raising alarm over what media watchdogs describe as a growing crackdown on press freedom in the disputed territory. The State Investigation Agency (SIA), a branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, carried out the raid on Thursday, according…
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