South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50C in Pakistan
by Ashraf KHAN Agence France Presse JACOBABAD, Pakistan (AFP) -- South Asia was in the grip of an extreme…
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27 killed in fire in Indian capital
by Jalees ANDRABI Agence France Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- At least 27 people died and dozens more…
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Chile defense minister’s home robbed, presidential car stolen
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- The home of Chilean Defense Minister Maya Fernandez was robbed by attackers who beat her…
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PHL logs first cases of BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariant in Metro Manila, Palawan
(Eagle News)--The Philippines has registered its first cases of the BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariant in Metro Manila and Palawan. According to…
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ITCZ affecting Mindanao: PAGASA
(Eagle News)--The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Northern Mindanao,…
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NZ prime minister Ardern tests positive for Covid-19
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has overseen her country's world-leading response to…
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21 more dead as North Korea battles Covid outbreak
North Korea on Saturday reported 21 additional deaths from 'fever', two days after the country announced its first-ever cases…
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Russian Pres. Putin congratulates Marcos Jr for winning PHL presidential elections
(Eagle News) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying he hoped that his victory…
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Sri Lanka’s new PM struggles to form unity government
by Amal JAYASINGHE and Sean GLEESON Sri Lanka's new prime minister struggled Friday to forge a unity government and forestall an…
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EU hikes military aid for Ukraine as Sweden edges to NATO membership
by Isabelle LE PAGE and David STOUT in Kyiv Europe pledged another half billion dollars in military support for Kyiv…
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