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Rescuers scramble to reach workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels amid Nepal floods
One expert told the Associated Press that the tunnels offer enough space for people to take refuge and some could have access to oxygen. Other experts said the chances of finding survivors are falling.
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Officials claim hundreds are dead in Nepal flooding, more than 1,400 remain missing
The massive flooding began Wednesday on the Bhotekoshi River, located along Nepal's Himalayan border with China's Tibet. A mudslide/avalanche, perhaps triggered by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, set off the flooding.
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You Vote: On this 5th anniversary of the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, what do you think?
The incident saw 13 Americans killed by a lone ISIS-K terrorist. Trump also formally declared Aug. 26, 2026, as a day of remembrance for the fallen soldiers.
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At least 47 people in Indonesia killed after magnitude 7.7 earthquake
The earthquake struck off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province at a depth of about 10 kilometers, according to seismic authorities.
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Teen shooter kills seven people at high school outside Bangkok, Thailand
Police said that a 14-year-old boy used his grandfather's gun to kill two of his grandparents. The rampage continued at his high school north of the Thai capital.
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Russia and Ukraine trade blame for drone strike on Russian beach that killed 7, including 3 kids
Moscow accused Ukraine of targeting civilians in the attack, which would be a war crime, but Ukraine said Russian air defenses brought the drone down over the beach, which caused civilians to be killed in the explosion.
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MS NOW reporter who slammed Trump's China speech took 2011 trip funded by CCP-linked foundation
A journalist who took a trip paid for by a CCP-linked organization – undisclosed to readers – is now telling audiences that China's influence campaign is a "Trump fantasy." The oufit has since scrubbed the webpage with his byline from the internet.
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Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude shakes part of southern Japan
A tsunami advisory for nearby western coasts of Kumamoto and three neighboring prefectures was temporarily issued but was lifted within two hours.
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China sees slowest economic growth in three years, despite surges in exports
The country's promising export figures hide sluggishness in other parts of its economy, where jobs outside China's factories are becoming scarce and incomes are stagnating.
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Small aircraft crashes into skyscraper in Beijing
The footage posted on social media showed debris showering from the 109-story CITIC Tower, also known as China Sun, the Beijing's tallest building.
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China imposes export controls on two U.S. rare earth producers, citing 'national security'
The companies are now forbidden from importing Chinese goods that can be used for both commercial and military purposes.
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Taiwan conducts 5-day military drills amid ongoing pressure from China
Taiwan conducts 5-day set of military drills amid ongoing grey-zone Chinese warfare, says it may conduct impromptu exercises in response to Chinese military drills in the future
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Taiwan creates website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
Taiwanese officials have said they are looking to broaden their intelligence-gathering capabilities as security pressures increase