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At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, causing widespread destruction, claiming at least 15 lives, and triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The earthquake occurred offshore near General Santos City, one of the largest urban centers in southern Philippines, home to more than 700,000 residents. […]

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts repeatedly, forcing airport shutdown and raising safety concerns

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts repeatedly, forcing airport shutdown and raising safety concerns

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, erupted several times on Friday, sending towering columns of ash high into the atmosphere and prompting authorities to shut down a nearby airport as a precautionary measure. According to Indonesia’s national volcanology agency, the latest eruption occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, ejecting […]

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Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Conditional Ceasefire as Tensions Continue Along the Border

Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Conditional Ceasefire as Tensions Continue Along the Border

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The long-standing conflict between Israel and Lebanon may be showing signs of diplomatic progress after both sides agreed to move forward with a conditional ceasefire framework following US-led discussions in Washington. According to a joint statement released after the latest round of negotiations, the proposed ceasefire will depend on a complete halt to attacks by […]

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency as deaths climb to 88

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency as deaths climb to 88

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The world is once again on alert after the World Health Organization (World Health Organization) officially declared an international health emergency following a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Health authorities report that the outbreak has already claimed at least 88 lives and led to 336 suspected […]

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Turkish Airlines flight safely evacuated after landing gear fire briefly shuts Kathmandu airport

Turkish Airlines flight safely evacuated after landing gear fire briefly shuts Kathmandu airport

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A tense moment unfolded at Turkish Airlines when one of its aircraft experienced a landing gear fire shortly after touching down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal’s capital city. The Airbus A330, arriving from Istanbul, safely landed in Kathmandu before smoke and fire were detected in the aircraft’s right rear tyre area. Airport authorities quickly […]

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