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Security forces clash with insurgents in North Waziristan
Pakistan army kills 14 militants in northwest Waziristan raid

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan's army said on June 4 that its security forces raided a militant hideout and killed 14 insurgents during...

Latvia, Liberia, Colombia win seats on UN Security Council
Five nations elected to UN Security Council, Latvia joins first time

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The United Nations General Assembly has elected five countries to join the Security Council starting January...

Lee Jae-myung becomes president after South Korea’s political crisis
What can South Korea and world expect in Lee's presidency?

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's new president, liberal Lee Jae-myung, took office on June 4 after a dramatic and chaotic few months....

Britain outlaws single-use vapes over health and litter fears
UK bans disposable vapes to fight youth use and plastic waste

LONDON, UK: As of this month, it's officially illegal to buy disposable vapes anywhere in the United Kingdom. The new ban, aimed...

Policy debates in South Korean election drowned by personal attacks
South Korea's election turns nasty amid scandals

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's upcoming presidential election has turned into a messy battle full of personal insults and scandals...

Over 25,000 flee as smoke from fires worsens air quality in Canada, US
Wildfires force 25,000 to flee homes in Canada; US sends help

FLIN FLON, Manitoba: More than 25,000 people in three Canadian provinces have been forced to leave their homes because of wildfires,...

Central Asia

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Study: Half the world faced added heat wave month due to warming
Climate change gave 4 billion people month of extreme heat: report

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: More than 4 billion people worldwide endured at least one extra month of extreme heat between May 2024 and May...

India, Central Asia pledge joint action on health and climate
India, Central Asia pledge joint action on health and climate

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India,...

India, Central Asia push for regional connectivity through INSTC
India, Central Asia push for regional connectivity through INSTC

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, India and the Foreign Ministers...

'We stand firm, resolute in our collective fight against terror'
'We stand firm, resolute in our collective fight against terror'

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating...

Seven legendary players to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame event on June 9
Seven legendary players to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame event on June 9

Dubai [UAE], June 7 (ANI): A total of seven legendary players, five men and two women cricketers, will be inducted in the ICC Hall...

China's depleted mining areas embrace green metamorphosis
China's depleted mining areas embrace green metamorphosis

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Grape planter Li Haohua enjoys strolling around Chteau Yuanshi, drinking in people's amazement when they...

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