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Nepal Blocks Facebook, X, YouTube Over Failure to Register With Government

Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s government said Thursday it is blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube because the companies failed to...

Famed streetcar in Lisbon, Portugal, derails and crashes, killing 15 people

Lisbon, Portugal — A picturesque electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s big tourist attractions derailed and crashed Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring...

At least 60 dead as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger State

Niger, Nigeria – At least 60 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more rescued after a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized in...

Pizza shop owner in South Korea stabs three to death

Seoul, South Korea — A man fatally stabbed three people at a pizza restaurant in Seoul on Wednesday (Sep 3), in what police described...

Singapore named Best Global Seaport and Best Seaport in Asia

Hong Kong — The Port of Singapore reaffirmed its standing as one of the world’s leading maritime hubs after being named “Best Global Seaport”...

Lisbon funicular accident leaves 3 dead, 20 injured

Lisbon, Portugal — At least three people were killed and about 20 others injured on Wednesday after Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular railway derailed and...

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia fired more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, authorities said Wednesday, as Ukraine’s president and European...

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

Beijing, China — China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as...

US Secretary Rubio visits Mexico, holds talks with President Claudia

Mexico City, Mexico — Mexico and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to cross-border security cooperation on Wednesday during U.S. Secretary of State Marco...

Over 200 Arrested in USA During Labor Day Weekend Crackdown, Nearly 20 Illegal Guns Seized

Washington, USA — More than 200 people were arrested across Florida over the Labor Day weekend in a statewide law enforcement sweep that also...

Sudan’s Marra Mountains Landslide Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as Calls for Aid Grow

Darfur, Sudan — A catastrophic landslide struck Tarasin Village in Sudan’s Central Darfur on Sunday, August 31, killing more than 1,000 people, according to...

Xi Meets ‘Old Friend’ Putin, Kim Jong Un as China Prepares Military Parade Amid Tensions With West

Beijing, China - China's President Xi Jinping convened his Russian and North Korean counterparts in Beijing for the first time on Tuesday, a show...

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