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Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills

By Dene-Hern CHEN TAIPEI, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work…

Thousands flee as cyclone heads towards Bangladesh

By Mohammad MAZED PATUAKHALI, Bangladesh, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis left their coastal villages Sunday…

UN raises Papua New Guinea landslide death toll estimate to 670

PORT MORESBY, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide…

Jewish school in Toronto hit by gunfire, no injuries

MONTREAL, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - A Jewish girls' school in Toronto was hit by gunfire early Saturday, without causing…

N. Korea accuses Washington, Seoul of sending spy planes and boats

SEOUL, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - North Korea on Sunday accused the United States and South Korea of conducting more…

Mexico City records highest-ever temperature of 34.7 C

MEXICO CITY, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - Mexico City recorded its highest-ever temperature on Saturday when thermometers hit 34.7 degrees…

Four children among 27 dead in India amusement park fire

MUMBAI, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - Four young children were among 27 people killed when a fire in India ripped…

US, Chinese defense chiefs to meet following Taiwan tension

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2024 (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday,…

China ends military drills around Taiwan

By Ludovic EHRET and Glenda KWEK in Beijing, with Amber WANG in Taipei BEIJING, May 25, 2024 (AFP) - China…

Low-lying Maldives seeks easier funding to battle waves

MALÉ, Maldives, May 25, 2024 (AFP) - The Maldives on Saturday demanded international funding to battle rising sea levels, saying…

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