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China, Japan In Fresh Incident Around Disputed Islands
The Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, known as the Diaoyu in China, have been a regular flashpoint between the two nations over the decades.
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Indonesia Residents Steal Food, Water For Survival Amid Floods
Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193.
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School Assembly News Headlines (November 22): Top National, World, Business, Sports News
School Assembly Headlines November 21: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.
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Assam Cops Return From Singapore, Share Info On Zubeen Garg's Death
Police officers who went to Singapore to look into the death of Assam's cultural icon and singer Zubeen Garg today said the island nation's authorities will soon share statements and information from their investigation.
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In A First, Mosquitoes Discovered In Iceland
Mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland in a first for the island nation, which has long been one of the world's mosquito-free places, a researcher told AFP Monday.
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Tuvalu, The World's Least Visited Country, Promises A World Away From Tourist Crowds
With pristine beaches and rich marine life, Tuvalu remains a hidden gem, largely unknown to the world. Find out more about it below.
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How Public Fury Toppled Leaders In Nepal, Sri Lanka And Bangladesh
The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government.
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Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Peak Record As Storm Erin Threatens US Coast
Hurricane Erin's massive footprint battered Caribbean islands with heavy gusts and downpours on Monday, as it threatened rip currents and flooding along the US East Coast later this week, even without a predicted landfall.
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10 Most Overcrowded Tourist Destinations In The World, As Per A Recent Ranking
In recent times, concerns about overcrowding have surged in many regions, domestically and internationally. A new report sheds light on the most popular global tourist spots.
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When Subhash Chandra Bose Declared Independence In Andaman In 1943
Four years before India's formal declaration of Independence from British rule, there was another such proclamation. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Andaman Declaration of Independence was a powerful moment in India's freedom struggle.
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Over 80% Of Citizens From This Pacific Nation Want To Move To Australia: Here's Why
Around four in five Tuvalu citizens have registered for Australia's climate migration visa, figures released on August 6 show. The Australian High Commission in Tuvalu confirmed 8,750 registrations for the first ballot.
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10 Things Indian Travellers Should Know Before Their First Maldives Trip
Maldives Trip: Before the pristine beaches and dreamy sunsets tempt you into booking that ticket to the Maldives, take a look at some often-overlooked factors that could make or break your first trip.
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6.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands Days After Massive Tremor
An Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on the east of the Kuril Islands late on Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Saturday.
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Indian Consulate In San Francisco Is "Monitoring" Tsunami Threat Post 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday said that it was monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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"Big Heart...": Eye On Past Storm, Ex- Maldives Minister Praises India, PM
A year on from the India-Maldives diplomatic storm - precipitated by comments about Prime Minister Modi by three Maldivian ministers, and red flags after the island nation turned towards China - ties between the nations seem to have become better.
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China, Japan In Fresh Incident Around Disputed Islands
The Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, known as the Diaoyu in China, have been a regular flashpoint between the two nations over the decades.
-
Indonesia Residents Steal Food, Water For Survival Amid Floods
Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193.
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School Assembly News Headlines (November 22): Top National, World, Business, Sports News
School Assembly Headlines November 21: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.
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Assam Cops Return From Singapore, Share Info On Zubeen Garg's Death
Police officers who went to Singapore to look into the death of Assam's cultural icon and singer Zubeen Garg today said the island nation's authorities will soon share statements and information from their investigation.
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In A First, Mosquitoes Discovered In Iceland
Mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland in a first for the island nation, which has long been one of the world's mosquito-free places, a researcher told AFP Monday.
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Tuvalu, The World's Least Visited Country, Promises A World Away From Tourist Crowds
With pristine beaches and rich marine life, Tuvalu remains a hidden gem, largely unknown to the world. Find out more about it below.
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How Public Fury Toppled Leaders In Nepal, Sri Lanka And Bangladesh
The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government.
-
Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Peak Record As Storm Erin Threatens US Coast
Hurricane Erin's massive footprint battered Caribbean islands with heavy gusts and downpours on Monday, as it threatened rip currents and flooding along the US East Coast later this week, even without a predicted landfall.
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10 Most Overcrowded Tourist Destinations In The World, As Per A Recent Ranking
In recent times, concerns about overcrowding have surged in many regions, domestically and internationally. A new report sheds light on the most popular global tourist spots.
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When Subhash Chandra Bose Declared Independence In Andaman In 1943
Four years before India's formal declaration of Independence from British rule, there was another such proclamation. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Andaman Declaration of Independence was a powerful moment in India's freedom struggle.
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Over 80% Of Citizens From This Pacific Nation Want To Move To Australia: Here's Why
Around four in five Tuvalu citizens have registered for Australia's climate migration visa, figures released on August 6 show. The Australian High Commission in Tuvalu confirmed 8,750 registrations for the first ballot.
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10 Things Indian Travellers Should Know Before Their First Maldives Trip
Maldives Trip: Before the pristine beaches and dreamy sunsets tempt you into booking that ticket to the Maldives, take a look at some often-overlooked factors that could make or break your first trip.
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6.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands Days After Massive Tremor
An Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on the east of the Kuril Islands late on Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Saturday.
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Indian Consulate In San Francisco Is "Monitoring" Tsunami Threat Post 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday said that it was monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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"Big Heart...": Eye On Past Storm, Ex- Maldives Minister Praises India, PM
A year on from the India-Maldives diplomatic storm - precipitated by comments about Prime Minister Modi by three Maldivian ministers, and red flags after the island nation turned towards China - ties between the nations seem to have become better.
