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Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says
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Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says

Jakarta, Indonesia Reuters —  Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people ​from a passenger ship that was earlier reported…
North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility, UN’s nuclear watchdog says
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North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility, UN’s nuclear watchdog says

Seoul Reuters —  North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex that could house…
Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
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Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports

Reuters —  Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed ​early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions…
Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet
World

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

Seoul, South Korea —  North Korea has commissioned its second modern guided-missile destroyer, a remarkable recovery for a vessel that capsized…
On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown
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On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown

Gyirong Port, China —  A rock-strewn crevasse is all that remains of what used to be Gyirong Port. The high-altitude hub…
With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
World

With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’

Tokyo —  Zen gardens, futuristic cityscapes and a vibrant food scene, combined with a favorable exchange rate against the yen, have…
Save the Children plans for rebuilding lost infrastructure in Nepal
World

Save the Children plans for rebuilding lost infrastructure in Nepal

Save the Children is focusing on basic needs as it serves Nepal’s badly-hit Nuwakot district — distributing food, water, diapers…
Sisi: Egypt-China relations become model of partnership
Egypt

Sisi: Egypt-China relations become model of partnership

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent a welcoming message to the event held in Cairo on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to…
Death toll in Nepal rises to 1,114
World

Death toll in Nepal rises to 1,114

The death toll in Nepal from the devastating floods has risen to 1,114, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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