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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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El Niño Alert: UN Warns Extreme Heat, Droughts, and Severe Weather Could Intensify by August

El Niño Alert: UN Warns Extreme Heat, Droughts, and Severe Weather Could Intensify by August

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The world could soon face another wave of climate-related challenges as the United Nations’ weather agency warns that El Niño conditions are rapidly developing and are expected to strengthen in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80 percent probability that El Niño will emerge between June and […]

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Tokyo mall evacuated after spraying incident injures around 20 people

Tokyo mall evacuated after spraying incident injures around 20 people

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A busy afternoon at a high-end shopping mall in central Tokyo turned tense after a sudden incident left around 20 people feeling unwell and forced an emergency evacuation in parts of the building. According to local police and fire officials, the situation unfolded when a man reportedly sprayed an unidentified substance near an ATM located […]

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Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

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Kuwait’s military announced that the country came under a drone-related security threat early this morning, raising fresh concerns over stability in the Middle East despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire in the region. According to the Kuwaiti armed forces, several hostile drones were detected entering the nation’s airspace at dawn. Military officials confirmed that the situation […]

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New Zealand and Slovakia Shut Tehran Embassies as Security Risks Rise, Urge Citizens to Leave Iran

New Zealand and Slovakia Shut Tehran Embassies as Security Risks Rise, Urge Citizens to Leave Iran

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New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, citing a sharp decline in security conditions and growing concerns over potential escalation in Iran. Both countries confirmed that their diplomats have been safely evacuated as a precautionary measure. New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry said its diplomatic staff departed Iran overnight using commercial flights. Embassy […]

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