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Most children in South Asia are exposed to extreme high temperatures, UNICEF says
August 7, 2023
Most children in South Asia are exposed to extreme high temperatures, UNICEF says
CNN — Nearly half a billion children in South Asia are exposed to extreme high temperatures as life-threatening heat waves…
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
August 7, 2023
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
CNN — Niger’s airspace closed on Sunday, the day imposed as a deadline by a group of African countries for…
Cambodia’s king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next Prime Minister
August 7, 2023
Cambodia’s king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next Prime Minister
Cambodia’s king has approved the nomination of the eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen to become the next premier,…
At least 30 killed, 67 injured after train derails in Pakistan
August 7, 2023
At least 30 killed, 67 injured after train derails in Pakistan
CNN — At least 30 people were killed and 67 injured after a train derailed in Pakistan on Sunday, Pakistan…
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
August 6, 2023
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
CNN — France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger,…
21 injured after 5.5 magnitude earthquake in China
August 6, 2023
21 injured after 5.5 magnitude earthquake in China
CNN — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Pingyuan county in eastern China’s Shandong province early on Sunday morning, injuring 21…
US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
August 6, 2023
US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
CNN — The Biden administration is debating whether to designate Travis King, the US Army soldier who crossed into North…
India restricts laptop, PC imports to boost local manufacturing
August 6, 2023
India restricts laptop, PC imports to boost local manufacturing
CNN — India has placed restrictions on the import of computers and laptops in a surprise move from the government…
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
August 6, 2023
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
CNN — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours arms factories, inspects artillery plants and even fires a gun in…
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
August 6, 2023
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
CNN — The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline…