UAE air force responds to drone approaching from Iran
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Monday that its air force had responded to a drone approaching from Iran over UAE territorial waters. The Ministry of Defense said the UAE Armed Forces remained on high alert to deal with any potential threats, while air defense systems continued to monitor and
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Xi urges quality construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Kyrgyzstan to ensure the high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. In his talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Xi described the railway as a major transportation artery that carries the development
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Malaysia's Sarawak records hazardous air quality as haze persists
Several areas in the northern Borneo state of Sarawak recorded hazardous air quality, with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings exceeding 301 on Monday.
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Mauled Australian swimmer recalls punching shark
An Australian school teacher mauled by a large shark at a Sydney beach says she fired a "left hook" at the predator before it dragged her underwater.
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Illegal drugs seized, 6 drug smugglers detained in N.Afghanistan
Afghan police have seized 143 kg of opium-type illegal drugs and taken six drug smugglers into custody in northern Afghanistan's Takhar province, spokesman for the provincial police office Naqibullah Masroor said Monday.
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Malaysia marks 69th anniversary of independence
Malaysia marked the 69th anniversary of independence on Monday, with national leaders joining a huge public turnout at the administrative center of Putrajaya to witness a parade celebrating the National Day.
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903 dead, 4,247 missing in Nepal mudslide: disaster authority
The death toll from the devastating mudslide in Nepal has risen to 903, with 4,247 people still missing as of 9 a.m. local time on Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
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Mexico's trade ties with US pose biggest challenge of century: economy minister
Mexico's new trade relationship with the United States represents the country's "biggest challenge" so far this century, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Sunday."We have never faced a challenge of this scale and complexity with the United States," Ebrard said during a meeting of the ruling
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Iran's army says it attacked air base in UAE with drones -- state TV
Iran's army said on Monday that it attacked Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates with drones, the country's state TV reported, citing a statement.The army targeted the areas "where U.S. helicopters and personnel are stationed at Al Minhad Base" with dozens of drones, the statement said.It
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South Sudan trains more than 5,000 police ahead of December elections
South Sudan, Africa’s youngest nation, is training more than 5,000 police personnel in Warrap State as it prepares for general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026, the country’s first general election since independence in 2011.
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African leaders meet in Angola to strengthen AU conflict prevention
African leaders are gathered in Luanda, Angola, this weekend to discuss ways to prevent conflicts before they escalate and strengthen efforts to resolve them more quickly.
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2026 SCO Forum on People-to-People Exchange held in Bishkek
The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on People-to-People Exchange was held in Bishkek on Sunday.
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Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
Hurricane Karina formed Sunday in the Pacific Ocean and swiftly intensified into a dangerous major storm within hours, fueled by warm waters far offshore where it poses no immediate threat to land.Karina gained Category 1 hurricane status early Sunday with top sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph)
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About 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
About 15 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday.
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