International

June 19, 2024 7:16 PM

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China Floods and Landslides Claim at Least 13 Lives Amid Heavy Rains

In China, at least 13 people have died in heavy rains, floods and landslides, while many were missing. The state news agency reported that continuous rain fell for 24 hours in Shanghang in the south-eastern Fujian province, affecting some 66,500 people. The situation in other areas of southern China...

June 19, 2024 7:12 PM

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North Korea and Russia Sign Mutual Defense Pact, Strengthen Military Cooperation

North Korea and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen their military cooperation, including a mutual defense pledge in case of an attack. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the enhanced relationship as an alliance during a press conference following his meeting with Russian President ...

June 19, 2024 6:50 PM

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Bangladesh: At least 9 killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides

In Bangladesh, at least nine persons were killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides which also damaged many dwellings today. Rohingya people live in 33 camps in Cox's Bazar district, which has been witnessing heavy rainfall since yesterday. The authorities are working to evacuate the peo...

June 19, 2024 6:49 PM

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Nine killed, 40 injured in explosions at military ammunition depot in Chad

Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital N'Djamena. Government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said 46 people were being treated for various injuries after the explosions jolted residents from their sleep late...

June 19, 2024 12:58 PM

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NATO Chief calls for Indo-Pacific Alliance amid Putin’s North Korea visit

In Washington, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underscored the need to expand cooperation between the Western military alliance and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. He was attending a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday. The statement coincided with...

June 19, 2024 12:49 PM

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Iran: Earthquake of 5.0-magnitude killed 4, over 120 injured in Kashmar County

In Iran, at least four people were killed and more than 120 others injured in a magnitude- 5.0 earthquake that jolted the Kashmar County in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi. Out of those injured, 35 were hospitalised while the rest were discharged after receiving treatment.   Accord...