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Torrential Rains In Japan Cause Flooding, Mudslides, Travel Disruptions
Downpours on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation advisories were issued, and several reported missing.
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Astronauts Return To Earth With SpaceX After 5 Months At International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.
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At Least 17 Killed, 33 Missing In Flash Floods In China
Seventeen people are dead and 33 missing after flash floods and mudslides in northwest China's Gansu province, state media reported Friday, the latest in a series of lethal weather events to hit the country.
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India, Philippines Hold 1st Joint Naval Drill In Disputed South China Sea
India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that antagonized China.
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Who Is Evyatar David? Israeli Hostage Seen Digging His Grave In Gaza
Evyatar David is a 24-year-old Israeli citizen who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
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"Need To Relook At Our History": Economist As PM Offers Prayers At Iconic Cholapuram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva temple, has put the spotlight on the Chola empire, especially on the time of Rajendra Chola, who stood tall when northern India was under Muslim rule.
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"It's Ethnic Cleansing": Syria's Druze To NDTV As Violence Escalates
In Syria's southern province of Al-Suwayda, the Druze community is facing what its members have described as an "ethnic cleansing campaign" amidst a rapidly deteriorating security situation that has claimed the lives of hundreds over the past week.
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"Did Not Support Recent Israeli Strikes On Syria": US State Department
The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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Pakistan Building Collapse Death Count Jumps To 27
The death count in the building collapse in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi has jumped to 27 as rescuers retrieved more bodies, a spokesperson of the state-owned rescue organization Rescue 1122 said on Sunday.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Villagers In Japan Left Sleepless, Tired After 900 Earthquakes In 2 Weeks
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.
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"Hasn't Learned...": Why Israel Hit Hezbollah In Lebanon Amid Iran Conflict
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions mount across the region following recent escalations between Israel and Iran.
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"Focus On Studies": Ban On Smartphones In Afghanistan Schools Kicks In
A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of "focus" and "Islamic law".
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Torrential Rains In Japan Cause Flooding, Mudslides, Travel Disruptions
Downpours on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation advisories were issued, and several reported missing.
-
Astronauts Return To Earth With SpaceX After 5 Months At International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.
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At Least 17 Killed, 33 Missing In Flash Floods In China
Seventeen people are dead and 33 missing after flash floods and mudslides in northwest China's Gansu province, state media reported Friday, the latest in a series of lethal weather events to hit the country.
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India, Philippines Hold 1st Joint Naval Drill In Disputed South China Sea
India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that antagonized China.
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Who Is Evyatar David? Israeli Hostage Seen Digging His Grave In Gaza
Evyatar David is a 24-year-old Israeli citizen who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
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"Need To Relook At Our History": Economist As PM Offers Prayers At Iconic Cholapuram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva temple, has put the spotlight on the Chola empire, especially on the time of Rajendra Chola, who stood tall when northern India was under Muslim rule.
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"It's Ethnic Cleansing": Syria's Druze To NDTV As Violence Escalates
In Syria's southern province of Al-Suwayda, the Druze community is facing what its members have described as an "ethnic cleansing campaign" amidst a rapidly deteriorating security situation that has claimed the lives of hundreds over the past week.
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"Did Not Support Recent Israeli Strikes On Syria": US State Department
The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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Pakistan Building Collapse Death Count Jumps To 27
The death count in the building collapse in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi has jumped to 27 as rescuers retrieved more bodies, a spokesperson of the state-owned rescue organization Rescue 1122 said on Sunday.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Villagers In Japan Left Sleepless, Tired After 900 Earthquakes In 2 Weeks
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.
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"Hasn't Learned...": Why Israel Hit Hezbollah In Lebanon Amid Iran Conflict
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions mount across the region following recent escalations between Israel and Iran.
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"Focus On Studies": Ban On Smartphones In Afghanistan Schools Kicks In
A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of "focus" and "Islamic law".
