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Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor 05 Apr 2021 - 02:42 pm
People stand near roads damaged by floods after heavy rainfall in Dili, East Timor, April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca
Singapore to accept Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month 05 Apr 2021 - 01:57 pm
People look at a Singapore Airlines plane, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a viewing gallery of the Changi Airport in Singapore October 12, 2020. Reuters/Edgar Su/File Photo
Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand 05 Apr 2021 - 01:40 pm
Stickers are seen after people receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, and ahead of a July 1 ending of strict quarantine for overseas vis
Japan fears COVID-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave 05 Apr 2021 - 12:58 pm
Boys play next to a blooming cherry tree at a park in Tokyo, Japan, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Bangladesh ferry accident kills at least 26 05 Apr 2021 - 11:00 am
A rescue ship is seen at the site where several people died after a ferry collided with a cargo vessel and sank on Sunday in the Shitalakhsyaa River in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, April 5, 2021. Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Taiwan rescuers work to bring out last body from wrecked train 05 Apr 2021 - 10:51 am
A damaged train carriage is seen at the site of the deadly train derailment at a tunnel, north of Hualien, Taiwan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
India's daily virus cases soar past 100,000 for first time 05 Apr 2021 - 10:01 am
People shop at a crowded marketplace amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni
Young Pakistanis rush to purchase Russian vaccine as private sales open 04 Apr 2021 - 09:09 pm
Residents sit in a waiting area after getting a commercial dose of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, at a private hospital in Karachi, Pakistan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Pakistan premier warns of greater COVID-19 restrictions 04 Apr 2021 - 07:46 pm
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (not pictured) in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo
Transport minister to step down over Taiwan train crash 04 Apr 2021 - 07:20 pm
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Indonesia landslides, floods kill 41 people; dozens missing 04 Apr 2021 - 05:05 pm
A man wearing a helmet carries his goods through the water in an area affected by floods after heavy rains in Dili, East Timor, April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca
India's richest state says to impose new COVID-19 restrictions, weekend lockdown 04 Apr 2021 - 03:51 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a graffiti, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on a street in Mumbai, India, March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Easter eggs a symbol of defiance for Myanmar protesters 04 Apr 2021 - 01:41 pm
An Easter egg painted with a three-finger salute, as part of a campaign for an Easter egg protest against military rule, is seen in this picture posted on social media in Yangon, Myanmar April 3, 2021. Photo obtained by Reuters.
Philippines extends Manila’s lockdown on surging infections 04 Apr 2021 - 01:17 pm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his fourth State of the Nation address at the Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo/File Photo
22 Indian security members killed in Maoist attack - govt official 04 Apr 2021 - 12:25 pm
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Australia sets national record for virus vaccinations in a day 04 Apr 2021 - 12:20 pm
A man crosses a mostly empty city centre street as people in Greater Brisbane have been ordered into lockdown as authorities try to suppress a growing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cluster in Brisbane, Australia, March 30, 2021. Picture taken March 30, 2
Philippines' defence chief says China intends to occupy more South China Sea areas 04 Apr 2021 - 11:53 am
Chinese vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, are seen at Whitsun Reef, South China Sea on March 27, 2021. Philippine Coast Guard/National Task Force-West Philippine Sea/Handout via Reuters
Floods, landslides kill dozens in Indonesia and East Timor 04 Apr 2021 - 11:29 am
A house collapses after its foundations were washed away as the Comoro River is flooded in Dili, East Timor April 4, 2021, in this still image obtained from a social media video. Courtesy of Janito DF Afonso/Social Media via REUTERS

Europe

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Firefighters spray water with a hose from the roof of a house during a wildfire near Lege Cap Ferret, southwestern France on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Firefighters race to stop wildfires merging near Madrid
File photo of Hungarian ex-leader Viktor Orban Hungary orders probe into Orban-linked zebras
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Africa

File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute
A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Over 100 hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria blazes
File photo Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
This photo shows a view of a power station in Mateur on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Americas

A Jack Sparrow pirate cosplayer poses outside the Convention Center during Comic Con International in San Diego on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
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