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Mount Sinabung erupts again, over 600 residents evacuated in North Sumatra
JAKARTA, Sept 2 — Mount Sinabung in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province erupted again on Wednesday morning, as more than 600 residents have been evacuated amid increased volcanic activity. According to the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) the
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Nepal families hold funerals for loved ones still missing after deadly floods
NUWAKOT, Sept 2 — Nepali families were holding symbolic funeral ceremonies to “liberate the souls” of loved ones missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in the Himalayan region a week ago. Emergency teams have recovered
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India’s top court drops criminal cases against protesters
NEW DELHI, Sept 1 — India’s Supreme Court called off criminal investigations today against most of the protesters who took part in demonstrations over the leak of a medical exam paper that forced the resignation of the education minister. The
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Qatar urges US, Iran to resume talks after flare-up
DOHA, Sept 1 — Mediator Qatar today urged the United States and Iran to return to negotiations after they renewed tit-for-tat attacks. On Sunday, the US carried out strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran
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Thailand braces for 5,000 US sailors as aircraft carrier arrives
BANGKOK, Sept 1 — A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on Tuesday, the first port call for its 5,000 crew since November. The resort city
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Nepal flood death toll passes 1,000 as rescue efforts enter seventh day
KATHMANDU, Sept 1 — Devastating floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 987 people in Nepal, the disaster authority said Tuesday, taking overall deaths to more than 1,000. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 people were killed in
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North Korea-US summit could happen at any time, Seoul spy agency says
SEOUL, Sept 1 — A summit between the United States and North Korea appears possible “at any time” as signs have emerged of dialogue between them, a lawmaker citing South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday. US President Donald Trump said
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Ukraine tightens Kyiv security measures as Russian drone strikes intensify
KYIV, Sept 1 — Ukraine on Monday announced stricter security protocols for Kyiv public transport, schools and even parliament amid a major surge in Russian drone attacks it says are aimed at “paralysing” the Ukrainian capital. After intensifying its missile
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Australia backs Pacific bloc’s right to host Taiwan amid China tensions
KOROR (Palau), Sept 1 — Australia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit, after China raised objections to Taiwan’s presence on the sidelines. The 18-member Pacific Islands Forum is being hosted by Palau,
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ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules as Reddit and Roblox added to ‘very large’ list
BRUSSELS, Aug 31 — ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher safety rules after the EU added it today to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny, a first for an AI chatbot. Brussels also designated Reddit
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