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Pakistan floods have affected over 30 million people: Official
Aug 26, 2022 04:17Pakistan's climate change minister says record monsoon rains and ensuing flooding have affected more than 30 million people across the country.
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Solomon Islands leaves US vessel's request to dock unanswered
Aug 26, 2022 04:13A US Coast Guard vessel was unable to enter the Solomon Islands on Thursday for a routine port call as its government did not respond to a request for the vessel to refuel and provision, reports quoted a US official as saying.
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US approves sale of military helicopters to Australia
Aug 26, 2022 04:12The United States has approved the potential sale of military helicopters and equipment to Australia for an estimated cost of $2 billion.
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Trump accuses McConnell of being a ‘pawn for the Democrats'
Aug 26, 2022 04:08Former US President Donald Trump slammed Republican Senate Minority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell, accusing the senator of being a “pawn for the Democrats.”
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Russia to expand military forces as Ukraine war enters 7th month
Aug 25, 2022 11:07Russia is set to ramp up the size of its armed forces from 1.9 to 2.04 million as the war in Ukraine intensifies.
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Emboldened by Western support, Taiwan announces record military budget
Aug 25, 2022 08:20Emboldened by expressions of support by the United States and other Western countries, Chinese Taipei has announced a record military budget, in what would further raise tensions with Beijing.
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Lawsuit filed over Arizona law that bans filming within 8 feet of law enforcement
Aug 25, 2022 08:01The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and some media organizations filed a lawsuit over an Arizona law that would bar recording video of law enforcement within eight feet.
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Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting, citing need for 'fresh start'
Aug 25, 2022 07:57Japan's National Police Agency chief said on Thursday he will resign to take responsibility for the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, citing the need for a "fresh start" for the organization and its security duties.
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People facing acute food insecurity reach 345 million worldwide: WFP
Aug 25, 2022 04:43The number of people facing acute food insecurity worldwide has more than doubled to 345 million since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate change, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday.
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India sacks military officers for ‘accidentally’ firing missile into Pakistan
Aug 24, 2022 23:55Indian government has sacked three air force officers for the "accidental firing of a missile" into neighboring Pakistan in March.