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Indonesia Races to Evacuate North Sumatra Residents as Flood Deaths Rise to 34
North Sumatra, Indonesia — Heavy rains and a rare tropical cyclone have triggered floods and landslides across Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, killing at least 34 people and leaving dozens missing. Rescue efforts have been hindered by blocked roads and widespread communication outages, officials said. Evacuations and Rescue Efforts Authorities have evacuated up to 8,000 residents…
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Beirut Attacks Heighten Fears of Another Israeli-Lebanese War
Beirut, Lebanon — Residents of Lebanon are on edge following a recent Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut, which killed a senior Hezbollah operative. The strike, occurring just over a kilometre from the Palestinian refugee camp of Burj al-Barajneh, has raised fears of renewed conflict after last year’s devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah. Context: Last…
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Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to 21 Years for Land Grab Amid Exile
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 21 years in prison in separate corruption cases related to alleged land grabs, marking yet another legal blow to the exiled leader. The ruling was issued on Thursday, with the court finding Hasina guilty of illegally acquiring plots of land in Dhaka’s…
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Guinea-Bissau General Sworn In as Transitional President Following Military Coup
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau — General Horta Nta Na Man has been sworn in as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau, one day after the country’s military deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in the latest of the West African nation’s frequent coups. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the military headquarters in Bissau, with dozens of heavily armed…
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Four Journalists Acquitted in Istanbul Over Protest Coverage
A Turkish court has acquitted four journalists who were accused of participating in an allegedly unlawful demonstration in Istanbul while covering the event earlier this year. The ruling, issued Thursday morning, found no evidence that the media workers committed any offenses, marking a significant victory for press freedom in Turkey. Who Were Acquitted The journalists…
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Japan Denies Report Trump Advised PM Takaichi Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan
Japan has officially denied a report claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China regarding Taiwan. The alleged advice was reportedly given following a phone call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which touched on Taiwan’s status and broader U.S.–China relations. At a news briefing on…
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Hong Kong Fire at Wang Fuk Court Leaves 65 Dead, Hundreds Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
A devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has left at least 65 people dead, including a firefighter, and more than 70 injured. The blaze, which began on Wednesday afternoon, is now largely under control, but hundreds remain unaccounted for, trapped in upper apartments of the high-rise complex.…
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Robert Irwin Receives Surprise Flowers from Xochitl Gomez Ahead of Dancing with the Stars Finale Amid Dating Rumors
Robert Irwin, the 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin, received a heartwarming surprise from actress and former Dancing with the Stars champion Xochitl Gomez ahead of the Season 34 finale. The gesture fueled fan speculation about a potential romance between the two, especially after their memorable performance together earlier in the…
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Stranger Things Season 5: Meet the New Characters Joining Hawkins for the Final Chapter
The final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things has arrived, and with it, a new wave of characters set to shake up the town of Hawkins—and the Upside Down. Volume 1 of Season 5 premiered on November 26, 2025, featuring the first four episodes, and introduced three key additions to the cast: Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly,…
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FG Vows to Prevent School Attacks, Student Abductions – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has assured Nigerians that the federal government will not allow a repeat of attacks on schools or abductions of students across the country. In an interview with BBC Hausa monitored in Dutse, Badaru said intelligence operatives have been deployed to high-risk areas to prevent further incidents. “Our…
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