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Indonesia school bus crash kills 11, dozens injuredAt least 11 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a bus carrying high school students on a graduation trip crashed on Indonesia's...Israeli military take control of vital Rafah crossing from Gaza into EgyptThe Israeli military took control of the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday (May 7), pushing into the southern Gazan town...Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India electionManipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake clips involving two top aides of Prime Minister Narendra Modi...Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches South and Southeast AsiaMore than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia. Extreme heat...Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education effortsSweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power, and weigh on businesses. It also affects students, hampering the Southeast Asian...Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars now has a dateElon Musk, the media billionaire, is optimistic about Mars. Colonization is possible. In fact, he has already given a date when, according to his predictions,...Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakesThailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday (Apr 25) as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this...Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai borderA Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by soldiers of the ruling junta from...Turkey's Erdogan in rare Iraq visit to discuss water, oil, securityTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due Monday (Apr 22) in neighbouring Iraq for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and...Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceedTaiwan's homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday (Apr 17), after the head of the programme resigned due to...Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi's IndiaMore than half the voters in the Indian city of Rampur are Muslim. Still, its members of parliament are staunch supporters of Prime Minister Narendra...Insights into Natural Oil and Gas Industry TrendsIn today's rapidly changing business landscape, the natural oil and gas industry plays a crucial role in meeting global energy needs. From extracting resources to...Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials sayMoscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country, Ukraine’s...Conspiracies linger after Princess of Wales cancer revelationThe revelation that Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, has cancer prompted a swift backlash over a torrent of lurid social media speculation around her health,...North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul for democracy summitNorth Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Monday (Mar 18), in what analysts said was a calculated move to grab attention as US Secretary...Indonesia's Anies plans to contest presidential poll result in top courtIndonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan said on Wednesday (Mar 13) he plans to file a complaint at the country's Constitutional Court over the results of...Exploring Trends in Moroccan Wholesale Products and Import-Export MarketsMorocco, known for its vibrant markets and diverse culture, is increasingly becoming a hotspot for wholesale trade, especially in industrial supplies and import-export sectors. The...Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 26The death toll from flash flooding and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 26, an official said on Monday (Mar 11),...Australia and ASEAN call for restraint in South China Sea, ceasefire in GazaAustralia and Southeast Asian nations ended a three day summit on Wednesday calling for restraint in the contested South China Sea and a lasting ceasefire...S Korea to take steps to suspend the licenses of striking trainee doctorsSouth Korea said Monday it will take steps to suspend the licenses of striking trainee doctors who have defied orders to return to work in...Russia's Growing Influence in Global Business CirclesIn the fast-paced world of global business, Russia is becoming increasingly prominent, with its companies actively participating in international trade. The country's business landscape is...US and UK carry out fresh strikes on Houthi targets in YemenThe Pentagon says US and UK fighter planes have carried out strikes on 18 Houthi sites in Yemen - the fourth such joint operation by...Gaza doctors - We leave patients to scream for hours and hoursDoctors across Gaza have described operating on patients without anaesthetic, turning people with chronic conditions away, and treating rotting wounds with limited medical supplies."Because of...Kansas City celebration turns to scene of chaosOn Wednesday afternoon, Kansas City's downtown streets had become a sea of red - hundreds of thousands of Kansas City Chiefs' fans gathered to celebrate...Indonesia Elections 2024: Five issues that have hogged campaign headlines as Indonesians vote todaySome 204.8 million eligible voters in Indonesia head to polling stations on Wednesday (Feb 14) to elect their next president, vice-president, senators and parliamentary members.For...US House speaker rejects Senate's Ukraine aid Bill as writtenUS House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated on Monday (Feb 12) that his Republican-led chamber would not take up a Bill to provide billions in new...Indian state's polygamy ban divides some Muslim womenShayara Bano heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday at the enactment of a law banning polygamy in her small Indian state, the culmination of...Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of 'dangerous' manoeuvresThe Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday (Feb 11) accused Chinese vessels of "dangerous" manoeuvres during a nine-day patrol near a reef off the coast of...In shock result, allies of jailed ex-leader Khan win most seats in Pakistan electionIndependent candidates affiliated with jailed Pakistani political leader Imran Khan’s party won the most National Assembly seats in Pakistan’s general election, delivering a surprise victory...North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South KoreaNorth Korea's Supreme People's Assembly has voted to scrap all agreements with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation, the North's official KCNA news agency reported...Five people killed, 31 injured in Philippine landslide: OfficialAt least five people were killed and 31 injured when a rain-induced landslide engulfed two buses and houses in a mountainous region of the southern...Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report saysFormer U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign, according to a...Ex-Maldivian President Nasheed temporarily relocates to GhanaFormer President of the Maldives and serving MP, Mohamed Nasheed temporarily relocated to the West African nation of Ghana after announcing his hiatus from "active...US, Britain wage strikes against Iran-linked Houthis in YemenThe United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 targets in Yemen on Saturday (Feb 3), in the second day of major US operations against...Philippines eyes even larger military drills with US in AprilThe Philippines and the United States plan to hold what could be their largest military exercises in April, in a show of strength of their...Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan gets 14-year prison sentence in third convictionFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife were sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison for corruption, his lawyer and prison officials...Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes missionJapan's Moon lander has resumed operations after being shut for a week due to a power supply issue.The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said it re-established...China, Thailand sign mutual visa waiver agreementsThailand and China agreed on Sunday (Jan 28) to waive visa requirements for each other's nationals to facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries,...US strikes Houthi target in Yemen after attack on British oil tankerUS forces struck an anti-ship missile in Houthi-held Yemen that they said was ready to fire early Saturday (Jan 27), hours after the Iran-backed rebels...At least 39 die in store blaze in Jiangxi province in central ChinaAt least 39 people died and nine were receiving treatment for injuries on Jan 24 after a fire broke out at a store in the...U.S. promises consultation with Japan before Osprey flight resumptionThe United States has promised to consult with Japan before it resumes Osprey flights in the nation after suspending them following a deadly crash of...Nikki Haley questions Trump's mental fitness after gaffeRepublican presidential candidate Nikki Haley turned a spotlight on Donald Trump's mental fitness Saturday, after the former president falsely accused her of failing to stop...India to fence off Myanmar frontierIndia plans to erect a fence along its vast and porous frontier with Myanmar and will scrap a free-movement border zone agreement, Indian media reported...Missile attacks across Middle East raise Gaza escalation risksMissile attacks in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Saturday (Jan 20) threw into sharp focus the increasing risk of the war in Gaza triggering...UK princes Harry and Andrew lose king stand-in roleKing Charles III's aim of a 'slimmed-down' monarchy came in for scrutiny on Friday, as questions were asked about who will stand in for him...China says threats of force over Taiwan not aimed at most TaiwaneseChina's position that it will not renounce using force to bring Taiwan under its control is aimed at foreign interference and a tiny number of...Rishi Sunak under pressure to increase defence spending after Red Sea strikesBritain’s Prime Minister has come under pressure to boost his defence budget as he detailed the UK’s role in the air strikes on Yemen.Rishi Sunak...Russia fires missile barrage at Ukraine as temperatures plungeUkraine suffered its third large-scale aerial barrage of the new year, with the escalation of attacks from Kremlin forces coming at a time harsh weather...China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from IndiaChina and the Maldives have upgraded their relationship during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he...New French PM chooses cabinet after Macron promotionFrance's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was on Wednesday choosing his cabinet team after his stunning promotion by President Emmanuel Macron to become the youngest...