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October 17, 2025 9:23 PM

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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan, Fourth in Less Than a Month

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan this evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred 47 km north-northwest of Khandud at a...

October 17, 2025 8:21 PM

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Explosion at Bucharest Apartment Block Kills 3, Injures 14

An explosion at an eight-storey apartment block in Romania's capital Bucharest collapsed floors, killing three people and injuring 14 today. The blast also broke windows at a nearby high school. According to local media reports, the explosion completely collapsed two floors in the building and affec...

October 17, 2025 7:01 PM

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UN Agency Increases Food Deliveries to Gaza, Warns Needs Still Unmet

The U.N. World Food Programme(WFP) said today, it has brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect, but that still fell short of the scale of need in the enclave. WFP spokesperson Abeer Etefa said reporters in Geneva that the ceasefire ha...

October 17, 2025 6:16 PM

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Violent Clashes Erupt Near Bangladesh Parliament Ahead of July Charter Signing

The area surrounding Bangladesh’s Parliament turned into a scene of violent confrontation today as protesters clashed with police and security forces while attempting to rally ahead of the signing of the July National Charter. The demonstrators - comprising those injured in the July Uprising of 2024...

October 17, 2025 12:54 PM

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IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery and Reform Momentum

  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka for maintaining strong momentum under its reform program, noting that the island nation is firmly on the path to recovery after its severe economic crisis. At a briefing on the regional economic outlook, IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishn...