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Nepal flood death toll rises to 547, with more than 1,400 missing
KATHMANDU, Aug 28 — Devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border region this week have killed at least 547 people, Nepal’s police said today. Chinese state media earlier confirmed five dead […]
European royals and global leaders pay tribute to Norway’s King Harald, remembered by King Charles as his ‘dear cousin’
OSLO, Aug 28 — European monarchs and world leaders paid tribute today to Norway’s King Harald, after the royal palace announced his death at the age of 89. Harald was […]
Six months into war with US, Iran signals diplomacy possible if pressure ends
TEHRAN, Aug 28 — Iran left the door open to diplomacy today, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if […]
Thailand warns ‘problematic’ tourists could face deportation under new rules for visa overstays, illegal work and other offences
BANGKOK, Aug 28 — Thailand’s government has warned that “problematic” tourists could face deportation as new rules on removing foreigners convicted of illegal activities came into today. The changes come […]
Philippines secures Meta pledge for quicker deepfake removals, child‑abuse data access
MANILA, Aug 28 — Meta has committed to a more proactive approach to removing harmful artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and responding to lawful requests from Philippine authorities investigating cybercrime and […]
Shock gloves for ICE? US immigration agency pushes ahead with US$16.7m purchase despite criticism
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 — Despite growing criticism, United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving ahead with plans to acquire electric-shock gloves, awarding a contract worth about US$16.7 […]
Nepal races to rescue 100 trapped in tunnel while China pauses border op as fresh floods threaten
KATHMANDU, Aug 28 — Nepali soldiers battled Friday to reach 100 people trapped in a tunnel two days after deadly floods, as the risk of new torrents forced China to […]
Bird flu jumps to dolphin and fox in Australia, officials say low risk to humans
SYDNEY, Aug 28 — H5N1 bird flu has been detected in a dead dolphin in South Australia, officials in the state said Friday, the first case of its kind in […]
Fresh flood threat as Nepal warns of another dam burst in Tibet
LUCKNOW, Aug 28 — Nepal issued a warning on Friday to move to higher ground after a dam upstream in Tibet was reported to have burst, two days after a […]
Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, King Harald V of Norway, dies at 89
OSLO, Aug 28 — Norway’s King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday aged 89, the royal palace announced. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that […]