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Rescue Efforts Ramp Up After Deadly Flash Floods on China–Nepal Border
Flash floods centered on Rasuwa District and Gyirong County left at least 160 dead and around 900 missing; search operations are ongoing.
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Housing Push Hits Public Support as Yongsan Park Enters Crosshairs
Rising concern over housing plans that could affect Yongsan Park has weighed on the government's approval, intensifying debate on urban green space.
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What We Know — and Don’t — About the Mecca Pact
A joint defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye lacks public detail; key questions remain on scope, legal basis and operational effect.
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Defectors Warn of Rising Airstrikes on Civilians in Rakhine as Military Seeks to Hold Townships
Defectors say Myanmar military plans to intensify air campaigns in Rakhine to defend strategic townships, raising concerns about civilian safety.
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Last-minute Cut to Ulchi Exercise Raises Alliance Precedent Concerns
A sudden order to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield appears militarily limited but risks turning alliance readiness into a bargaining tool.
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Data of 15 Million Kazakhstanis Allegedly Leaked from eGov Service; Authorities Investigate
A hacker claims data belonging to 15 million Kazakhstanis was taken from the national eGov service. Kazakh authorities have opened an investigation into the allegation and said they are examining the system.
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China Elevates Former Mongolia Envoy in Asian Affairs Reshuffle
China has promoted a former ambassador to Mongolia into a senior Asian affairs role, signalling a tactical shift in diplomacy while institutional limits constrain broader change.
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Elevation of Former Ambassador Signals Tactical Shift in Beijing’s Asian Diplomacy
A recent personnel move elevating a former ambassador to Mongolia marks an operational adjustment in Beijing's management of Asian affairs, reflecting emphasis on regional experience while leaving broader strategic policy unchanged.
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Beijing’s Asia Policy Adjusts Operationally After Diplomatic Reshuffle
China elevated a former ambassador to Mongolia in an Asian affairs reshuffle, adjusting diplomatic implementation while centralised decision-making limits wider policy change.
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Labour minister denies Burnham ‘too blokey’ – UK politics live
Burnham is 'definitely not' too blokey, says ministerHome office minister Anna Turley has responded to a report that Andy Burnham is “too blokey” on...
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Morocco–Europe After the Ceuta Crisis: Is Trust Permanently Damaged?
By Isaac HammouchThe new migratory crisis in Ceuta has abruptly revived memories of 2021 and placed relations between Morocco and the European Union back...