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At least 226 killed in floods as Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Myanmar

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 09:53
Storm swept across Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, battering them with powerful winds and heavy rain.

Armed groups with links to ISIL, al-Qaeda terrorising Burkina Faso: HRW

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 09:11
Groups with links to al-Qaeda and ISIL accused of 'massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshippers'.

Australia arrests dozens over app allegedly used by criminals worldwide

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 09:10
Authorities charge 32-year-old Sydney man over Ghost network allegedly used by crime gangs in multiple countries.

Video: Trump campaigns for first time since apparent assassination attempt

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 09:00
Trump referred to being president as a “dangerous business” at his first rally since the apparent attempt on his life.

Titan implosion could have been prevented, says OceanGate ex-director

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:42
David Lochridge references a 2018 report in which he raised safety issues about OceanGate's operations.

India’s Kashmir holds first regional election since losing autonomy

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:36
At stake are seats in the region's 90-member legislature, which will make laws and oversee local governing decisions.

Despite prison, torture, this Kashmiri politician won’t give up on India

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:35
As Kashmir votes in its first regional elections in a decade, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para battles his own demons to contest.

Ukraine’s boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released after Poland detention

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:20
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said he was 'outraged' over the detention of his country's 'champion' in Poland.

UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 07:47
UN's children's agency says there's an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.

Taiwan dragged into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 06:51
Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in apparent attack on Hezbollah.

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 05:19
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.

Trump says he will meet ‘fantastic’ Modi during US visit

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 05:14
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.

World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 04:05
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.

The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 03:59
Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936

Around The Globe - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 03:43
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.

What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?

Education - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 01:10
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025

What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?

Education - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 01:10
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025

Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march

Around The Globe - Tue, 09/17/2024 - 23:54
'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.

US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions

Around The Globe - Tue, 09/17/2024 - 22:25
Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.

How did Hezbollah’s pagers explode in Lebanon?

Around The Globe - Tue, 09/17/2024 - 21:02
Localised explosions across Lebanon open a new chapter in one of the region's most established conflicts.

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