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Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami

Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami
Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

India rolls out red carpet for Russia's Putin

India rolls out red carpet for Russia's Putin

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue

Israel launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warnings

Israel launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warnings

What should happen next under the Gaza peace plan?

What should happen next under the Gaza peace plan?

'Land without laws': Israeli settlers force Bedouins from West Bank community

'Land without laws': Israeli settlers force Bedouins from West Bank community

UN Security Council says ready to support Syria on first-ever visit

UN Security Council says ready to support Syria on first-ever visit

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron to end China visit on lighter note

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron to end China visit on lighter note

Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods

Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

Pope Leo closes Vatican fundraising group, rolling back a Francis decision

Pope Leo closes Vatican fundraising group, rolling back a Francis decision

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Leader of Lithuanian government party found guilty of hatred against Jews

Leader of Lithuanian government party found guilty of hatred against Jews

Bangladesh's Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Bangladesh's Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Iran invites Lebanon's foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties

Iran invites Lebanon's foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine

Uzbekistan reopens only land border crossing with Afghanistan after four years

Uzbekistan reopens only land border crossing with Afghanistan after four years

Putin says US envoy plan split into four parts amid Ukraine contacts

Putin says US envoy plan split into four parts amid Ukraine contacts

How an oil pipeline battle shows the US gaining sway in Iraq

How an oil pipeline battle shows the US gaining sway in Iraq

Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Macron urges Xi to step up efforts on Ukraine, rebalancing global trade

Macron urges Xi to step up efforts on Ukraine, rebalancing global trade

Child deaths will rise this year as aid cuts reverse progress, says Gates

Child deaths will rise this year as aid cuts reverse progress, says Gates

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades

Israel says received presumed remains of Gaza hostage

Israel says received presumed remains of Gaza hostage

Putin visits India for defence, trade talks

Putin visits India for defence, trade talks

France's Macron to meet Xi for Ukraine, trade talks

France's Macron to meet Xi for Ukraine, trade talks

Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks

Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks

Indian soldier drowns in Indira Gandhi canal during Rajasthan tank drills

Indian soldier drowns in Indira Gandhi canal during Rajasthan tank drills