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Russia pounds east Ukraine, taking advantage of Kyiv’s’ ‘weakened defences’
Russia has intensified its attacks on the strategically important town of Chasiv Yar and other targets in Ukraine’s east, taking advantage of the fact that so
India chemical factory fire kills at least eight, injures dozens
Police file culpable homicide charges, including negligence in handling toxic substances, against factory owners.An explosion and fire at a chemical factory in
Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt rules, route after fatal turbulence
Airline says it has adopted ‘more cautious approach’ after incident that killed one person and injured dozens.Singapore Airlines (SIA) has changed its seat
Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade
Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine.Japan and South Korea have announced separ
India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 6: Who votes and…
India’s staggered general election is heading towards its penultimate phase, with voters from eight states and federally-governed union territories poised to
Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named…
Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule.Chad’s newly elected president, Mahamat Idriss
Dozens feared dead after ‘massive’ landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Governor of Enga province says the disaster caused ‘loss of life and property’ in at least six villages.A massive landslide has struck Papua New Guinea’s
‘God’s influencer’: Pope recognises Carlo Acutis as first millennial saint
Acutis was attributed with a second miracle. He can now be elevated to sainthood, but the Vatican did not say when it will happen.Pope Francis has attributed a
Apartment block fire in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 14, state media…
Fire reportedly started in courtyard between two buildings used to sell and repair electric bicycles.A fire at an apartment block in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi h
Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists
Singapore – A popular South Korean DJ ‘monk’, known for donning a cleric’s robes and combining electronic dance music with Buddhist mantras, is stirring
China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to…
The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island .China’s military has begun its secon
The battle for Delhi: Will Modi’s BJP pass bellwether Indian…
New Delhi, India – On a sweltering afternoon, hundreds of men and women gathered in an open area, bigger than a football stadium, near the Yamuna river in nor
