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July 24, 2023 8:19 AM

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Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan kill 31 people

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days, while in neighbouring Pakistan 13 people died due to heavy rains and landslides. Shafiullah Rahimi, the ruling Taliban’s appointed spokesman for Afghanistan's State Mini...

July 23, 2023 7:07 PM

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Israeli PM Netanyahu underwent emergency surgery to implant pacemaker

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent emergency surgery to implant a pacemaker on Sunday, just hours before lawmakers began debate on a contentious judicial overhaul bill that has brought tens of thousands of protesters to the streets. Doctors at Sheba Medical Centre said the procedure...

July 23, 2023 6:22 PM

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Cambodia election: Hun Sen's ruling party claims landslide victory

The party of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has declared a landslide victory in a general election on Sunday. The contest was effectively a one-horse race, with Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party (CPP), facing no viable opponent after a ruthless, years-long crackdown on its rivals. The o...

July 23, 2023 6:21 PM

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Thousands flee wildfire on Greek island of Rhodes

A wildfire raging on the Greece island of Rhodes forced thousands of tourists and island residents to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums today after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts. Greek authorities said it was among the biggest evacuation operations the country had conduc...

July 23, 2023 1:57 PM

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Pollling takes place to elect new Parliament in Cambodia

In Cambodia, the election is taking place for the 125 seats of the Parliament on 23rd July 2023. Eighteen parties, including the ruling Cambodian People’s Party led by Hun Sen, are competing for votes. About 9.7 million of Cambodia's 16 million people are eligible to vote in the election for a ...

July 23, 2023 11:44 AM

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Spain: Polling underway for 350 seats of Parliament

In Spain, polling is underway for 350 seats of Parliament. Ruling Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after a dismal performance at the May regional and local elections in which his Socialist Party came second to its main rival, the conservative Popular Party.  Prior to that...

July 23, 2023 11:31 AM

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Bangladesh: Bus plunged into pond, 17 killed

In Bangladesh, at least 17 people including seven children and five women were killed and 35 others injured on Saturday as a bus plunged into the roadside pond. The Barishal bound bus carrying 70 passengers fell into the pond at Chhatrakanada in Jhalakathi District on the Khulna-Barishal highway, sa...

July 22, 2023 7:49 PM

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Thousands of Israelis march into Jerusalem against judicial reforms plan

Thousands of Israelis marched into Jerusalem on Saturday against judicial reforms plan, as pressure mounts on the government to scrap a bill that would curtail the Supreme Court's powers. Protesters plan to rally outside parliament ahead of a Sunday debate. Lawmakers are expected to vote on a b...