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Indonesia’s parliament postponed ratifying changes to an elections law on Thursday as protesters attempted to tear down the gates of parliament in the capital, following outcry over legislation seen to strengthen…

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Deadly floods impact hundreds of thousands in Bangladesh and northeast India

August 22, 2024

Rescuers are scrambling to evacuate flooded communities after heavy rains inundated parts of Bangladesh and northeast India, causing rivers on both sides of the border to reach extreme levels. In…

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Ukraine warns Russia advancing fast on key eastern city as Moscow claims failed incursion attempt

August 22, 2024

Authorities have urged civilians in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk to evacuate immediately in the face of rapidly advancing Russian forces, while Moscow claims to have repelled…

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Modi to meet Polish leaders ahead of ‘landmark’ trip to Ukraine

August 22, 2024

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Polish leaders Thursday in a rare trip a day ahead of his expected visit to Ukraine – a first in the countries’ history.…

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Russia’s Putin and China’s No. 2 official praise deepening ties as Ukraine war grinds on

August 22, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed “flourishing” trade ties with China during a meeting with a top Chinese official in Moscow as the two countries bolster their partnership in…

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Brazil will restrict entry of some Asian migrants, aiming to curb flows to US and Canada

August 22, 2024

Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreign citizens from Asia who are seeking refuge in the South American nation as a means to migrate to the United…

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African health officials hopeful mpox shots will start within days as WHO says outbreak is ‘not the new Covid’

August 22, 2024

African nations could begin vaccinations against mpox within days, according to the continent’s top public health agency, as a World Health Organization official said the spread of a deadlier strain…

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Thousands fleeing parts of southern Gaza after Israeli military reissues evacuation order

August 21, 2024

People were walking or on donkey carts as they left areas east of Deir al-Balah. Some were in private cars, loaded with their belongings, including mattresses and blankets, water and…

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Man arrested in Pakistan for alleged role in spreading disinformation linked to UK riots

August 21, 2024

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Authority arrested a man on Tuesday who it claimed had spread disinformation thought to have enflamed the recent unrest in the UK. According to the FIA statement the…

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Alain Delon’s family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried with

August 21, 2024

The family of Alain Delon, who died at the weekend aged 88, has denied the actor’s request for his dog to euthanized and buried alongside him following outcry in France.…

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Ukraine warns Russia advancing fast on key eastern city as Moscow claims failed incursion attempt

Modi to meet Polish leaders ahead of ‘landmark’ trip to Ukraine

Russia’s Putin and China’s No. 2 official praise deepening ties as Ukraine war grinds on

Brazil will restrict entry of some Asian migrants, aiming to curb flows to US and Canada

African health officials hopeful mpox shots will start within days as WHO says outbreak is ‘not the new Covid’

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