Asia

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings

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MAUMERE, Indonesia: A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern coast early Saturday, killing at least 47 people, injuring dozens and leaving a trail of collapsed homes, damaged public buildings and landslides across Flores Island. The shallow earthquake triggered widespread panic as residents rushed from buildings and moved toward higher ground after authorities issued … Read more

Typhoon Dolphin brings severe flooding to central China, Beijing braces for more rain

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XIANGYANG, China, Aug 11 – Typhoon Dolphin pushed deeper into central China on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain, widespread flooding and renewed warnings of dangerous weather across several provinces. Streets were inundated in parts of Hubei, tourist attractions were closed and authorities suspended dozens of high-risk construction projects as the weakening storm continued to carry large … Read more

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a key defense agreement

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ANKARA/KARACHI/RIYADH, Aug 7 – Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a new joint defense agreement that commits the three countries to treating an armed attack against any one of them as an attack against all three, marking a significant step toward closer security coordination at a time of deepening instability across the Middle East. … Read more

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

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WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, Aug 2 – President Donald Trump announced that the United States is temporarily stepping back from carrying out another military strike against Iran, saying he is prepared to give diplomacy a final opportunity if a swift agreement can be reached. According to Trump, the proposed deal would focus on ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions while … Read more

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after ship attack, Tehran fires missiles at Gulf states

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BAHRAIN, July 12 – A sharp escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran unfolded early Sunday after Washington carried out a new wave of military strikes across Iranian territory, saying the operation was a response to an Iranian attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran answered within … Read more

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz

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DOHA/VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, July 1 – Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Doha on Wednesday, with officials describing the discussions as constructive, although no major breakthrough was announced. Rather than tackling the most contentious issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, negotiators concentrated on implementing parts of the temporary agreement reached in June, … Read more

Iran and US reach breakthrough peace framework as Hormuz reopening sends oil markets lower

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ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, June 15 – A major diplomatic breakthrough emerged after U.S. and Iranian officials announced a preliminary agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors. The development immediately eased concerns in global financial markets, pushing oil prices sharply lower while … Read more

Woman mauled by shark off Sydney beach grabs onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard

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MELBOURNE, Australia, June 13 – A routine morning swim at one of Sydney’s best-known beaches turned into a life-threatening ordeal on Saturday when a woman was seriously injured in a shark attack and rescued in a dramatic operation involving lifeguards, beachgoers, and medical professionals. The incident occurred at 11:15 a.m. morning off Coogee Beach, a … Read more

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

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ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, June 12 – A major diplomatic breakthrough may be on the horizon as the US and Iran appear to be edging closer to an agreement aimed at ending months of military confrontation that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. On Friday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that negotiators had … Read more

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

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DAVAO, Philippines – A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, leaving widespread destruction across several provinces and killing at least 35 people. Hundreds more were injured as buildings crumbled, debris rained onto streets, and a tsunami reached sections of the coastline following the offshore tremor. Authorities said the … Read more