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July 9, 2025 8:49 AM

Death toll in US Texas flash floods climbs to 109; over 160 missing

 At least 109 people were dead and over 160 are still missing after devastating flash floods affected Texas in the US, with rescue operations still going on along the Guadalupe River.   Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that at least 161 people are known to be missing after the deadly flooding...

July 9, 2025 8:13 AM

Indonesia gears up to host 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

Indonesia is set to host the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, scheduled to take place in Senayan, Jakarta, from October 19 to 25. This marks the first time that Indonesia and, indeed, any Southeast Asian nation will host the prestigious event.   Ita Yuliati, Chair of the Indonesi...

July 8, 2025 9:58 PM

President Trump warns no extension to nations paying new reciprocal tariffs

  US President Donald Trump has said that any extensions will not be offered to a new 1st August deadline for nations to begin paying reciprocal tariffs. He made the announcement in a post on Truth Social. Yesterday, Trump set a 25 percent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well ...

July 8, 2025 5:52 PM

World’s first-ever malaria drug for new borns approved

  The world's first-ever malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. Drug manufacturer Novartis has received approval from Swiss authorities for its new malaria drug named Coartem. The development of the drug is very significant, as the overwhelming maj...

July 8, 2025 5:31 PM

Pakistan: 5 killed, several injured in devastating fire in Peshawar

  In Pakistan, at least five people died and several others, including two firefighters, were injured in a devastating fire in Peshawar city. The police said that the fire tore through a house in a densely populated area of Kochi Bazaar of Peshawar city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last night. T...

July 8, 2025 5:27 PM

Kenya: 10 killed, 29 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters

  In Kenya, at least ten people were killed and 29 injured in Kenya as security forces clashed with protesters. According to media reports, the unrest, affecting 17 counties, also saw two abductions and 37 arrests yesterday. Businesses in major towns shut down amid fears of looting, with incidents...

July 8, 2025 1:00 PM

Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties during BRICS Summit

Vietnam and China have agreed to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries during a meeting of the Prime Ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil. The move came days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam that would...

July 8, 2025 12:14 PM

Nepal: 9 rescued in Rasuwa as Lhende stream floods; 15 still missing

Nine people stranded in different parts of Rasuwa district in Nepal have been rescued safely. They were trapped after the Lhende stream flooded near the Nepal-China border. Out of 37 people who had gone out of contact, 22 are now safe in a shelter. Efforts are on to trace the remaining 15 people. ...

July 8, 2025 1:03 PM

Death toll from Texas floods rises to over 100; rescue operations continue

In the United States, the death toll from a devastating flood in Central Texas rose past 100, as the chance of finding more survivors faded on the fourth day of searching.  The majority of those killed were in Kerr County, where 28 children have died at the Camp Mystic Camp a Christian all-girls' s...

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