Asia
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Strongest in 11 years, 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Malaysia’s Sabah coast
A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck off the eastern coast of Malaysia on Monday morning, near…
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5.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s mountainous Hindu Kush region today, Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.…
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Japan elects Takaichi Prime Minister in historic parliamentary vote
During an extraordinary session of The Diet, Japan’s parliament, Wednesday re-elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi prime minister, making…
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte declares candidacy for 2028 presidential election
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has officially announced that she will run for president in the country’s 2028 elections, positioning herself…
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Tarique Rahman sworn-in as Bangladesh PM after landslide election victory
Bangladesh has entered a new political chapter after Tarique Rahman was officially sworn in as prime minister following a landslide…
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BNP sweeps Bangladesh polls as Tarique Rahman calls for national unity
International reactions followed swiftly, with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulating the BNP and the Bangladeshi people, expressing…
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Philippines last week’s vessel sinking death toll rises to 52
The death toll from last week’s sinking of a vessel carrying hundreds of passengers in the Philippines rose to 52…
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India–Pakistan T20 World Cup showdown back on after Pakistan ends boycott
The much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan is back on track after Pakistan ended its boycott and…
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Deadly mosque bombing shakes Pakistan’s capital as 31 worshippers killed
At least 31 people were killed and dozens more injured in a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad…
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Deadly snowstorm in Japan claims 30 lives, elderly among worst-hit
Unusually heavy snowfall in Japan has claimed 30 lives over the past two weeks, officials confirmed Tuesday, highlighting the growing…
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