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Sri Lanka landslides, floods death toll rises to 56, offices, schools shut
The government announces the closing of all government offices and schools as weather conditions grow worse.
Categories: South Asia
Trump suspends immigration from ‘Third World’, orders review of green cards
Green card applications from 'countries of concern' will be reviewed after Afghan national named as shooting suspect.
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Syria calls Israeli incursion, strikes that killed 13 a ‘war crime’
Two Syrian children are among those killed by Israeli strikes following the incursion into the town of Beit Jinn.
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Rescue efforts at Hong Kong blaze end with deaths at 128, dozens missing
Police arrest three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter linked to the building renovation.
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Why is Senegal squaring up to the International Monetary Fund?
Senegal is resisting an IMF-recommended debt restructuring, but support from the Fund is critical for its recovery.
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Putin says he is ready to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on Europe
Putin also branded fears that Moscow is planning to invade another European nation 'ridiculous' and 'complete nonsense'.
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Jordan demands Russia stop recruiting citizens after two killed in fighting
Aman says it will take 'all available measures' to stop its citizens from being recruited to fight for Russian forces.
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Trump says US will stop Venezuelan drug trafficking ‘by land’ soon
US president claims attacks on vessels in Latin American region have stopped 85 percent of drugs trafficked by sea.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,373
Here are the key events from day 1,373 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump says National Guard’s Sarah Beckstrom has died after DC shooting
US president says second National Guard member 'fighting for his life' after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.
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Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Senegal's Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
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‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about Honduras’ presidential election
Several candidates are vying to replace President Xiomara Castro, but concerns about voting process have caused tension.
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Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison
The decision follows Castillo's failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt.
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Canada’s Carney rolls back climate rules to boost investments
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
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Video shows Israeli soldiers shooting surrendering Palestinians in Jenin
Israeli soldiers have been filmed shooting two Palestinians who were seen on their knees with their hands in the air.
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More than 40 people killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka
Traffic and trains disrupted as Sri Lanka battles severe weather and rising floodwaters across multiple regions.
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Tens of thousands displaced as floods sweep across South Asia
Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across South Asia.
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Thanksgiving: A story of celebration and pain, in maps
It's a day to give thanks. But for millions of Indigenous Americans, it also serves as a reminder of loss.
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Venezuela suspends flight rights for six foreign airlines amid US tensions
Airlines including Iberia and TAP had paused flights to Venezuela after warnings about 'heightened military activity'.
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Portugal beat Austria to lift FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Reigning European U-17 champions Portugal beat Austria 1-0 to lift the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time.
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