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5 Survivors Pulled From Indonesia School Rubble As Rescuers Race Against Time

Rescuers pulled five survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia as frantic parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens of children believed still trapped in the rubble two days on.

Mobile, Data Networks Return Across Afghanistan

Mobile networks returned to several provinces across Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, 48 hours after the Taliban authorities shut down telecommunications.

Taliban Government In Afghanistan Rejects Reports Of Nationwide Internet Ban

The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.

Russia's Vladimir Putin Likely To Visit India On December 5-6, To Meet PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India on December 5-6 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as ties between the countries grow closer after the US imposed punitive tariffs on New Delhi over its purchases Russian oil.

Taliban Denies Internet Ban, Blames Blackout On 'Decaying' Infrastructure

The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.

Taiwan Now Biggest Importer Of This Crude Oil Product From Russia, India Is Second

Taiwan, the United States' most effective bulwark in Asia against Chinese diplomatic and military pressure, has become the world's biggest importer of Russian naphtha, a petroleum derivative used in the semiconductor industry.

Over 90 Students Trapped In Rubble After Indonesian School Collapse

At least 91 students remain trapped in concrete rubble almost two days after an Islamic school building collapsed on them, authorities said after reviewing attendance records and reports from anxious families of those missing.

"Most Beautiful": Trump Says Asim Munir Praised Him For India-Pakistan Truce

US President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim of brokering a truce between India and Pakistan during military conflict earlier this year.

Death Count In Massive Philippines Earthquake Rises To 69, Over 100 Injured

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 69 on Wednesday, a disaster official said, with scores of injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu.

Russian Woman Found Living In Cave With Children In Karnataka Returns Home

A Russian woman who was found living in a cave in coastal Karnataka with her two minor daughters has returned to Russia, according to Vice-president of the Human Rights Defence Committee Ivan Melnikov.

Video: Historic Church Crumbles After Massive Earthquake Hits Philippines

A video of a heritage church in Cebu with lights and parts of its outer facade collapsing is being shared widely on social media.

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Philippines

A 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

55-Year-Old Chinese Influencer Dies As Aircraft Crashes During Livestream

He claimed he'd mastered controls after just six hours of practice, raising concerns about safety and regulations.

Nepal Chooses 2-Year-Old As New Living Goddess During Longest Hindu Festival

A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal's new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.

Video Shows Moment Powerful Explosion Hit Pakistan's Quetta, 13 Dead

At least ten people were killed and 32 others were injured after a powerful explosion hit Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

Pakistan, IMF Begin Review Talks On $7 Billion Loan: Report

An IMF team is in Pakistan to review the implementation of the USD 7 billion Extended Financing Facility (EFF) and the USD 1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

"They're Incredible": Trump Praises Pak PM, Asim Munir For Gaza Plan Support

US President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the country's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for supporting Washington's proposed Gaza peace plan.

19 Killed, 21 Missing As Typhoon Bualoi Hits Vietnam

Vietnam's death toll from Typhoon Bualoi rose to 19 with another 21 people still missing, the government said on Tuesday, making it the most devastating storm to hit the country this

"Will Never Give Up": North Korea On Nuclear Weapons At UN

A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.

Pakistanis Roast Pakistan On YouTube, X After Asia Cup Humiliation

As Team India scripted history by clinching their 9th Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, emotions ran high across the border, with frustrated reactions of Pakistani fans flooding social media.