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Biden and Harris Assess Damage from Hurricane Helene
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Asheville: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris toured areas devastated by Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, witnessing the catastrophic destruction caused by the storm.
Their visit came as thousands of…
Former Singapore Minister Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison
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Singapore: A former Singaporean minister was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Thursday for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts, marking the city-state's first political graft trial in nearly half a century.…
Iran Summons European Ambassadors Over Israel Attack Criticism
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Tehran: Iran summoned the ambassadors of Germany and Austria on Thursday after their governments criticized the Islamic Republic's recent missile attack on Israel, as reported by state media.
The official IRNA news agency…
US Election Like No Other Enters Nail-Biting Final Month
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Washington: As the 2024 US presidential election approaches its climax, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in a race that has captivated the nation. Both candidates stress that the outcome will significantly impact…
Biden, Harris Tour Areas Slammed By Major Storm
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Asheville, United States: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday witnessed first-hand the catastrophic destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, as several thousand responders joined all-out efforts…
UN Condemns Israel’s Persona Non Grata Declaration
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United Nations: The United Nations criticized Israel's recent declaration of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as persona non grata, describing it as another attack on UN personnel by the Israeli government.
UN spokesperson…
US, Israel Signal ‘Joint Response’ After Iranian Missile Barrage
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New York: The United States has announced that it is in talks with Israel regarding a coordinated response after Iran launched a missile barrage at Israel.
US officials have warned Tehran of "severe consequences" following the…
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Neiafu, Tonga
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Hong Kong: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 156 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga, at 20:05:33 GMT on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake's epicenter was located at a depth of 10.0 km, with coordinates of…
Extreme Heat: Another Death Sentence in Texas Jails
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Texas : Prison cells in Texas have become so unbearably hot that inmates resort to splashing themselves with toilet water. Some jails are described as ovens where convicts are essentially "baked to death."
An advocacy group is…
Taiwan Shuts Down as Typhoon Krathon Approaches
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Taiwan shut down schools and financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon battered its southern and eastern regions with torrential rain and strong winds, ahead of its expected landfall.
The typhoon, with…