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Influx of Afghan returnees fuels Kabul housing crisis 07 Aug 2025 - 10:48 pm
In this photograph taken on August 3, 2025, a general view shows the residential houses on a hillside in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. (Photo by Wakil Kohsar / AFP)
World’s top rice buyer Philippines halts imports for 60 days 07 Aug 2025 - 10:09 pm
Rice terraces in Banaue, Ifugao province, the Philippines. (Photo by Lisa Marie David/Bloomberg)
Four new deaths in 24 hrs due to famine, malnutrition in Gaza 07 Aug 2025 - 09:31 pm
Hidaya, a 31-year-old Palestinian mother, carries her 18-month-old sick son who is also displaying signs of malnutrition, inside their tent at the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 24, 2025. (Photo by Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP)
ASEAN affirms keenness to enhance political, economic cooperation with Qatar 07 Aug 2025 - 09:21 pm
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Trump calls for Intel CEO to immediately resign 07 Aug 2025 - 08:45 pm
President Donald Trump shouts to reporters from the roof of the White House. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)
Medical plane crashes near Nairobi, killing six: official 07 Aug 2025 - 08:41 pm
Rescuers work betwwen wreckage parts at a scene where a Kenyan medical plane crashed, killing at least 6 people, on the outskirts of Nairobi on August 7, 2025. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP)
Camel-led protest in Hungary aim to raise alarm over drought 07 Aug 2025 - 08:19 pm
A camel-led caravan of farmers, scientists and environmentalists crosses through central Budapest, Hungary to protest against the government's water management policy on August 7, 2025.(Photo by Attila Kisbenedek / AFP)
Foreign pharma giants announce major Mexico investments 07 Aug 2025 - 06:47 pm
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Israeli authorities reveal plan to rebuild West Bank settlement evacuated two decades ago 07 Aug 2025 - 06:44 pm
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South China's Guangdong sees decline in new chikungunya cases 07 Aug 2025 - 06:25 pm
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact 07 Aug 2025 - 05:29 pm
A general view shows the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) with Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit (L) and Cambodian Defence Minister General Tea Seiha (R) to discuss their border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, in Kuala Lumpur on August 7, 2025. (Photo by HASNOOR HUSSAIN / POOL / AFP)
Rwanda to name 40 baby gorillas in September 07 Aug 2025 - 05:17 pm
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China launches Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Inner Mongolia 07 Aug 2025 - 05:16 pm
Aug. 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows a view of Kunlun Mountains scenic area in Qira County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)
Indonesia tightens screening of foreign investors to ensure long-term commitment 07 Aug 2025 - 05:12 pm
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Deadly Indian Himalayan flood likely caused by glacier collapse, experts say 07 Aug 2025 - 04:52 pm
This handout photograph released on August 6, 2025 by the Indian Army shows security and relief personnel preparing to build a crossing across a stream of dense sludge and rocks during a search and rescue operation, a day after a cloudburst caused a massive mudslide and flash floods in India's Uttarakhand state. Photo by Indian Army / AFP
China the world's biggest plastic producer 07 Aug 2025 - 04:42 pm
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Trump might meet Putin in UAE coming days 07 Aug 2025 - 04:37 pm
This combination of pictures created on March 30, 2025 shows US President Donald Trump at the White House on March 24, 2025, in Washington, DC and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 18, 2025. Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI and Maxim Shemetov / AFP.
Kremlin announces upcoming meeting between Russian, US Presidents next week 07 Aug 2025 - 03:13 pm
(Files) US President Donald Trump (R) attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)