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Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports

Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak

A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

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Record-high heat soars through South Korea

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Drones attached with loudspeakers and thermal imaging cameras are one way South Korea is fighting the heatwave ByKelly Ng Published 39...

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‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Dr Anwar's makeshift clinic is unable to deal with seriously injured protesters Dr Anwar's makeshift clinic is not far from the main...

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Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage made history with Sri Lanka’s first gold medal in athletics when he saw off a strong field to win...

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US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little

Washington, DC – A Senate committee hearing this week has once again shone a spotlight on the political divisions over the United States...

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US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada

Three western states in the United States would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off...

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South Asia’s Smaller States Push to Revive SAARC — Again

History seems to be repeating itself in South Asia as the region’s smaller nations once again demand the revitalization of the South...

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Lee Pushes AI Investment in Silicon Valley and Turns to South American Minerals

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung passes an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, July 27, 2026. South Korean President...

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Johor State Election 2026: Decoding Peninsular Malaysian Politics

In the Johor state election held on July 11, 2026, Barisan Nasional (BN) won 48 of the 56 seats, while Pakatan Harapan...

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Afghanistan’s Return Crisis: Why Sending People Back Is Not a Durable Solution

In August 2021, following the Taliban’s return to power, governments around the world scrambled to evacuate Afghans facing immediate protection concerns. An...

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Safeguarding Children Online: Beyond Singapore’s Social Media Ban Debate

Singapore is considering stronger measures to protect children online, including an age-based tiered approach to social media access for those aged below...

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Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?

Mae Sot has become home to so many who left Myanmar to oppose the junta – and their future is increasingly uncertain...

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