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NBI seeks Interpol Red Notice for former lawmaker Zaldy Co
On Friday, the National Bureau of Investigation of the Philippines (NBI) requested an Interpol notice|Interpol Red Notice be issued against former Ako
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Battery explosion triggers fatal office fire in Jakarta’s Kemayoran district
On Tuesday, in Jakarta, Indonesia, a seven storey tall office building in the Kemayoran neighborhood caught on fire, claiming the lives of at least 22
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Four countries back out of Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing boycott
Last Thursday, the European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. In response, four countries, Spai
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Turkish military transport plane crashes near Georgia border, 20 dead
On November 11, 2025, a Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 military personnel
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Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han arrested in South Korea over bribery allegations
Hak Ja Han, the leader of the Unification Church in South Korea, was arrested early Tuesday. Investigators accused the church of bribing the first lad
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Boeing 787 crashes into Indian medical school, killing hundreds
Thursday, an Air India Boeing 787-8 bound for Gatwick Airport in London crashed into Ahmedabad, Gujarat, northwestern India shortly after takeoff from
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Sandstorm in Iraq leaves thousands hospitalised
On Monday, April 14, 2025, over 3,500 people in Iraq had been hospitalised with respiratory problems due to a severe sandstorm, the biggest of the yea
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Bangladesh beat hosts Myanmar 2–1 to qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
On Wednesday, Bangladesh defeated hosts Myanmar 2–1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers at Thuwunna Stadium in
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Smithsonian National Zoo euthanizes elderly Asian elephant
Kamala, an Asian elephant at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., United States, was euthanized on November 2, after an irreversible decl
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2025 Khelo India Youth Games begins, first time in Bihar
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) on Sunday, hailing India's overall progress in sport. This was
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Maldives police arrests two organizers of Dhuleh Nukuraanan protests
On May 1, 2025, Maldives police arrested Aishath Shiman Ahmed and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, two organizers of the youth-led Dhuleh Nukuraanan protests.
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Man drives into group of seven schoolchildren in Osaka, Japan
Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Tokyo, Japan and took him into custody after he allegedly intentionally drove his car into a group of seven you
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United States sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East, extends ''Truman'' deployment
The United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, to the Middle East. Reportedly, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ann
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Turkish court sentences journalist to prison for "insulting Erdoğan"
On Wednesday, a Turkish court sentenced Swedish journalist Joakim Medin to eleven months in prison for allegedly "insulting the President Recep Tayyip
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Indian government bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels in India
On Monday, April 28, the Government of India has blocked sixteen YouTube channels based in Pakistan, citing concerns over content it described as inci
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Thai officials seize 238 tons of illegal e-waste at Bangkok port
In a press conference on Wednesday, Thai officials said local authorities had seized 238 tons of electronic waste hidden in ten storage containers fal
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Thousands of pagers explode in Lebanon killing twelve people and injuring thousands
On Tuesday, a series of coordinated pager explosions occurred in southern Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in Lebanon, resulting in twelve deaths and 2,80
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Explosion in Iran's largest port, Shahid Rajaee, heard 50 km away, leaves dozens killed, thousands injured
On Saturday morning, an explosion occurred at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, leaving at least 40 dead and over 1000 injured, according
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Iran and United States schedule fourth round of talks
On Saturday, April 26, Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States (U.S.) delegation led by U.S. Special Envoy Steve W
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Hot air balloon crashes in Turkey, killing pilot and injuring tourists
A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, killing its pilot and injuring nineteen tourists from Indonesia, according to Turkish media. Th
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Football: Japan beats Indonesia with score 6-0 for 2026 FIFA World Cup
On June 10, Japan beat Indonesia 6–0 in the final Group C match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Sui
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U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan overnight
The United States launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, overnight between June 21 and 22, aimed at disablin
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Sushila Karki becomes Nepal’s first female Prime Minister; to lead Interim Government
Nepal plunged into a new political phase late Thursday after President Ramchandra…