PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Kenya has deployed hundreds of additional police officers to Haiti to reinforce law enforcement amid escalating gang violence, officials reported Tuesday. The move comes as a UN-led security mission attempts to stabilize the country’s capital, which is largely under the control of armed criminal groups. Details of the Deployment On Monday, 230

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BEIJING — A Beijing court has ruled that Malaysia Airlines must pay 2.9 million yuan ($410,000) each to the families of eight passengers who went missing when Flight MH370 disappeared more than a decade ago. The compensation covers funeral expenses, death-related damages, and emotional distress, the court said in a statement on Monday. Although the

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PHNOM PENH — Fresh fighting erupted along the Cambodia-Thailand border, killing at least seven civilians and one Thai soldier, as tens of thousands fled their homes to escape the renewed conflict, officials reported Tuesday. The violence reignited a longstanding territorial dispute that dates back to colonial-era border demarcations and involves several historical temples, including the

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AOMORI, Japan — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan late Monday night, injuring at least 30 people and causing significant damage to roads and infrastructure, authorities reported Tuesday. The quake also triggered tsunami waves up to 70 centimetres (28 inches) and temporarily left thousands without power amid freezing temperatures. Details

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SANTIAGO, Chile — Chileans are set to vote for a new president this Sunday, with Jose Antonio Kast, a hard-right candidate, tipped to win against his leftist rival Jeannette Jara. The upcoming second round of the Chilean presidential election reflects growing public concern over crime, immigration, and economic challenges. If victorious, Kast, a veteran politician

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PARIS — According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Israel was responsible for the deaths of 29 Palestinian journalists in Gaza this year, accounting for nearly half of all journalists killed globally in 2025. The findings were released in RSF’s annual report on media freedom on Tuesday. The total number of journalists killed worldwide this year

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PARIS — At least 67 journalists have been killed worldwide in the past 12 months in connection with their work, according to a new report released Tuesday by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Most of the fatalities were linked to conflicts, war zones, and criminal networks, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by media professionals globally. The

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GOA, India — A devastating fire at the Birch Nightclub, a popular hotspot in Goa, has claimed the lives of 25 people, including nightclub staff and visiting tourists, authorities confirmed Sunday. The tragedy has shocked India’s tourism and nightlife sectors, raising urgent questions about fire safety regulations at entertainment venues. Incident Overview The blaze erupted

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GOA, India — The owners of a nightclub in Goa, India, fled the country just hours after a deadly fire at their establishment killed 25 people over the weekend, police confirmed on Tuesday. The tragedy, which struck a club in Arpora, a popular tourist destination in northern Goa, has sparked national outrage and raised questions

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities raided the headquarters of e-commerce giant Coupang on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into a massive data leak that potentially compromised the personal information of nearly two-thirds of the country’s population. Coupang, South Korea’s largest and most popular online shopping platform, serves millions of customers with

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