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October 5, 2025 4:39 PM October 5, 2025 4:39 PM

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Nepal Battles Floods and Landslides as Koshi River Overflows

In Nepal, heavy rain triggered landslides and flash floods, blocking roads, washing away bridges and killing at least 47 people since Friday, officials said today. In landslides, at least 37 others were killed in the worst-affected eastern district of Illam. Rescue efforts for the missing persons ar...

October 5, 2025 8:50 PM October 5, 2025 8:50 PM

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Indonesia School Collapse Death Toll Rises to 37, Still Missing 27 Students

The death count from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 45 today, as rescuers recovered more victims buried under the rubble. Rescuers retrieved another 19 victims from the rubble today, officials said. The national search and rescue agency said efforts continued for a seventh day to search for t...

October 5, 2025 1:58 PM October 5, 2025 1:58 PM

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Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri visits Kemaman Port in Malaysia

The Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri, visited Kemaman Port in Malaysia as part of the Eastern Fleet's operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region. In a statement, the Defence Ministry informed that the ship made the port call on the 2nd of this month, ...

October 5, 2025 1:35 PM October 5, 2025 1:35 PM

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China’s southern provinces brace for Typhoon Matmo

China’s southern provinces are bracing for Typhoon Matmo. Authorities in Guangdong relocated more than one lakh 50 thousand residents, and rail services in Hainan have been suspended across the island. The National Meteorological Centre says Matmo, the 21st typhoon of the year, has strengthened into...

October 5, 2025 1:03 PM October 5, 2025 1:03 PM

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Hamas, Israel & US set to start talks in Cairo on Gaza ceasefire deal

Negotiators from Hamas, Israel and the United States are set to start talks in Cairo today to try and finalise a Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by the United States. Egypt's foreign ministry said delegations from Israel and Hamas will discuss the proposed exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian p...

October 5, 2025 10:20 AM October 5, 2025 10:20 AM

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US President Trump authorises deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago

US President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to address what he says is out-of-control crime. The move came hours after immigration authorities said they faced off with protesters in the Democrat-run city and shot an armed woman when she and others ...

October 5, 2025 10:14 AM October 5, 2025 10:14 AM

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Germany: Operations at Munich Airport resumed after 2nd shutdown

In Germany, operations at Munich Airport gradually resumed yesterday after a second shutdown in 24 hours due to unauthorised drone activity near its runways. Authorities confirmed drone sightings late Friday, but the devices had left the area before they could be identified. The disruption caused wi...

October 5, 2025 10:15 AM October 5, 2025 10:15 AM

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Lithuania suspends air traffic at Vilnius Airport

Another European country, Lithuania, suspended its air traffic at Vilnius Airport late last night after hot air balloons were reportedly flying in its airspace, which led to flights being diverted to neighbouring countries. The airport operator cited safety concerns, with flights diverted to neighbo...

October 5, 2025 9:12 AM October 5, 2025 9:12 AM

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US federal judge restrained administration from deploying Oregon National Guard troops in Portland

A US federal judge has temporarily restrained President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops in the city of Portland while the lawsuit challenging the decision plays out in court. President Trump had earlier announced that he would send in troops to Portland ...