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Powerful 7.6 Earthquake Hits Off Japan, Tsunami Alerts Issued
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern Pacific coast on Monday, sending tremors across several prefectures and prompting an immediate tsunami warning. The...
Sri Lanka Floods and Landslides Claim 334 Lives
The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah surged to 334 on Sunday, Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported,...
Thirteen Killed as Severe Flooding Sweeps Across Thailand
BANGKOK: Heavy rains have caused severe flooding across southern Thailand, killing at least 13 people and leaving residents stranded in homes and hotels,...
Typhoon Fung-wong Triggers Flooding in Taiwan, Thousands Evacuated
TAIPEI: Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people as a weakened Typhoon Fung-wong swept across the island on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and flash...
Global Leaders Gather in Brazil for High-Stakes Climate Summit
BELEM: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a searing rebuke to world governments on Thursday, accusing them of failing to honour their commitments to...
Typhoon Devastates Philippines, Death Toll Reaches 100
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines rose to more than 100 on Wednesday as authorities began assessing the full...
Strong 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Leaving 20 Dead
KABUL: A powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said on Monday. The 6.3-magnitude...
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Caribbean, Leaving Dozens Dead and Widespread Destruction
A catastrophic storm of unprecedented power, Hurricane Melissa has swept through the Caribbean, claiming at least 50 lives and leaving dozens more missing...
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Pakistan Mediates US–Iran Talks Amid Deadlock Over Uranium Enrichment
Islamabad: Pakistan is reportedly playing an active diplomatic role in efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran, as tensions continue...
US and Iran came Closer for a deal to End War Amid Ongoing Talks
WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news...
Decision Lies with Washington to Rebuild Trust, Says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Tehran: Following the recent negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran has presented its official stance, making it clear that Tehran had...
