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Hong Kong Shuts Down as Super Typhoon Ragasa Nears with Winds of 220 km/h

Hong Kong - Hong Kong shut down on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone this year, bore down on...

France joins other Western nations in recognizing Palestinian state

United Nations, USA - France recognized a Palestinian state at a world summit in New York on Monday, nearly two years into the war...

No handshakes yet as India defeats Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Asia Cup

Dubai, UAE — Abhishek Sharma smacked five sixes in a 39-ball 74 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Super Four cricket at...

The Taliban reject Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

Jalalabad, Afghanistan — The Taliban government on Sunday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base, four years after America’s chaotic...

Malawi’s Former President Mutharika Takes Early Lead in Election Against Incumbent Chakwera

Lilongwe, Malawi — Former President Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in Malawi’s closely watched presidential election, provisional results from one-quarter of the...

UK, Australia, and Canada Recognize Palestinian State; Israel Condemns Decision

LONDON/TORONTO/PNG — Britain, Canada, and Australia officially recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move driven by frustration over the Gaza war and...

Modi Urges Indians to Cut Dependence on Foreign Goods

New Delhi, India - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renewed his call for Indians to reduce reliance on foreign-made goods and strengthen the...

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

Washington, USA - A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the United States that goes into effect on Sunday will be levied per...

Vietnam wins Russian-hosted Intervision song contest after US singer drops out at last minute

Moscow, Russia - Vietnam was crowned the winner of the Russian-hosted Intervision song contest in the early hours of Sunday morning after the Australian-born...

Russia hits Ukraine with barrage of drones, missiles, kills 3, Kyiv says

Kyiv, Ukrain - Russia unleashed a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, killing three people, injuring dozens more, and damaging infrastructure and...

Brazil’s health minister skips trip to UN assembly due to visa limitations from Trump administration

Sao Paulo — Brazil's health minister said on Friday he will not attend the United Nations' General Assembly in New York next week because...

Thai king endorses prime minister anutin’s new cabinet appointments

Bangkok, Thailand - The king of Thailand has approved the new 36-member cabinet of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the final step to form...

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