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47 buried in southwest China landslide
Forty-seven people were buried when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday, state media reported.
The pre-dawn landslide hit Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province, state news agency Xinhua…
Russia suspends operations at fuel export terminal after suspected Ukrainian drone attack
Russian energy company Novatek said on Sunday it had been forced to suspend some operations at a huge Baltic Sea fuel export terminal due to a fire started by what Ukrainian media said was a drone attack.
The giant Ust-Luga complex,…
US ‘all in’ for Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday the United States was committed to deeper relations with Africa despite global crises as he opened a trip in the shadow of coups and the rising influence of Russia and China on the…
Entire UK facing gales and downpours as Storm Isha blows in
Almost the whole of the UK is under weather warnings as strong winds from Storm Isha sweep in.
Met Office amber warnings for all areas except London and parts of the South East are in place until 06:00.
Gusts of up…
Ron DeSantis ends 2024 campaign, endorses Trump over Haley
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his fading presidential campaign on Sunday and endorsed Donald Trump just two days before the pivotal New Hampshire primary, leaving former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley as Trump's last long-shot…
Netanyahu rejects Hamas conditions for Israeli hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected conditions presented by Hamas to end the war and release hostages that would include Israel's complete withdrawal and leaving Hamas in power in Gaza.
As Israeli planes resumed…
Global tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN
International tourism levels will be slightly higher than its pre-pandemic levels in 2024 boosted by an expected resurgence in Asia, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said Friday.
"International tourism is expected to fully…
Israel presses on in southern Gaza as death toll surges
Israel is pressing its push southwards of the Gaza strip whose health ministry reported a surging death toll.
Gaza's health ministry reported at least 165 people killed over the previous 24 hours -- by far the largest such toll it…
Pakistan’s civil, military leaders to review Iran standoff
Pakistan to take broad security review
Both sides have signaled desire to de-escalate tensions
Pakistan's top civilian and military leaders will carry out a security review today on the standoff with Iran, the information…
Israel to allow flour shipments for Gaza through key port: US
Israel will let shipments of flour for Palestinians through the Israeli port of Ashdod, north of Gaza, the White House said Friday after President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke.
The move comes days after the UN…