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WorldMonth after Typhoon Maysak, China reports 159 dead and 10 missing
The storm, which hit China's southwestern Guangxi province in early July, brought historic rains and severe flooding.
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WorldUSCIS to revise Green Card application form from September 18
Form I-485 is utilised by eligible individuals currently residing in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a Green Card.
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WorldCharter plane crash kills eight near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
It said additional information would be released as it became available and did not respond to questions.
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WorldPakistan ex-PM Imran Khan undergoes court-ordered medical check-up at hospital, returns to jail
The Supreme Court's order came after Adiala Jail authorities submitted a report on Khan's health.
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WorldAisha Wahab makes history as first Afghan-American elected to US Congress
Wahab defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez with 53.09 per cent of the vote in the special election.
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WorldHarvard Medical School agrees to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over stolen body parts
The lawsuits were brought by 47 relatives of people whose remains were potentially mishandled and sold.
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WorldUS envoy Sergio Gor visits Ladakh amid heightened India-China border sensitivities
The initial delay in his flight from Srinagar Airport had triggered speculation that the scheduled visit to Ladakh might be cancelled.
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WorldMagnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes southern Peru; no immediate reports of damage
The earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa.
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WorldUS sends nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala in new deportation tactic
Until now, Mexicans deported from the United States were sent almost exclusively back to their country by air and land.
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WorldFBI on lookout for Indian national Kamal over alleged links to Lawrence Bishnoi gang
The FBI has launched a crackdown against organised crime and made several arrests in the past few months on operatives of the Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gangs.
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WorldIran condemns new US sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’, ‘crimes against humanity’
Trump said the measures would target Iran's economic lifelines, including oil smuggling networks, financial transfers, exchange houses, ship registries and front companies.
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WorldCourt convicts two organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils in national security case
They both had pleaded not guilty and face a maximum prison term of 10 years.
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WorldAt least 50 killed as boat capsizes in Nigeria, most victims children
Deadly boat accidents are relatively common in Nigeria, where overcrowding, poor maintenance and weak enforcement of safety regulations often contribute to disasters.
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WorldUN warns Congo Ebola outbreak is expanding as deaths near 2,500
The World Health Organization has allocated 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to protect frontline health workers.
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WorldRussia welcomes US decision to reduce South Korea military exercises
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said reducing the scale of the US-South Korea exercises could help minimise security risks in the Asia-Pacific region.
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WorldNigerian parents demand action after children spend 90 days in terrorist captivity
Following the first attack, security forces rescued 10 of the abducted students, but dozens remain unaccounted for.
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WorldHungary marks foundation day and Peter Magyar's first 100 days in office
Some residents praised Magyar's efforts to restore Hungary's international standing, while others said continued reforms were needed.
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WorldDisplaced Gazans struggle for food, water amid severe aid shortages
The suffering has intensified in recent months, with many saying they have not received hot meals in five to six months.
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Pakistan refiles plea challenging order for Imran Khan's hospitalisation
The development came as the court's deadline to shift Khan expires at 12 tonight.
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WorldTwo vessels with 22 Indians on board hijacked off Yemen, Somalia
The Indian crew members aboard both vessels, M.T. Sibu 1 and M/V LUTUF, are safe, according to the latest information available.