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Hunger and disease spreading in war-torn Sudan, WHO says
LONDON (Reuters) -Hunger and disease are spreading in war-torn Sudan, with famine already present in several areas, 25 million people acutely food insecure and nearly 100,000 cholera cases recorded since […]
Zambia concerned by ‘financial strain’ of new US visa bond
LUSAKA (Reuters) -Zambia’s government said on Friday it was concerned about the “unnecessary financial strain” that would be caused by a new rule requiring its citizens to pay bonds of […]
Philippines says three Chinese ships spotted near islets close to Taiwan
Three Chinese coast guard vessels were being monitored in the waters off remote islands in the northern Philippines near Taiwan, maritime officials in Manila said on Friday. Read full story […]
Azerbaijan and Armenia to sign peace agreement, White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Azerbaijan and Armenia will sign an initial peace agreement on Friday to boost economic ties between the two countries after decades of conflict, the White House said, with […]
Thai govt prepares compensation package to mitigate impact of Trump’s tariffs
The Thai government plans compensation package to counter Trump’s tariffs, with a proposal for tax cuts in the works, aimed at supporting affected sectors. Read full story Date: 8 August, […]
In Indian Himalayan village ravaged by flood, locals bemoan rescue delays
MANERI, India (Reuters) -Kameshwari Devi was on her way back from a temple near her village in the Indian Himalayas when a wall of water, rocks and mud tore down […]
Analysis-Argentina’s copper dreams need infrastructure – but who will build it?
SAN JUAN (Reuters) -Argentina holds rich copper deposits in the mountainous north along the Chilean border, but, unlike its mining powerhouse neighbor, has not built power lines and roads needed […]
Flash floods kill at least 10 people and leave 33 missing in northwestern China
At least 10 people have died and 33 are missing after flash foods in Yuzhong County in China’s northwestern Gansu province, Chinese state media reported. Read full story Date: 8 […]
Asian streaming giant iQiyi seeks US$300mil for Hong Kong listing set for this year
IQiyi Inc is seeking to raise US$300 million for a listing in Hong Kong this year, potentially becoming the latest US-listed Chinese firm to tap investors closer to home. Read […]
Exclusive-FBI looks to add drug cartel suspects to terror watch list, government files show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The FBI has asked local police to submit the names of people tied to drug cartels and gangs to the U.S. government’s terrorist watch list created after 9/11, […]