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US: 4 killed, 20 injured in South Carolina bar shooting
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A mass shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, left four people dead and at least 20 injured early Sunday. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
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Pakistan: Authorities reopen major roads in Punjab as TLP marchers head to
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Authorities reopened major roads across Punjab as TLP protesters continued sit-ins in Muridke and Sadhoke for a third day, marching toward Islamabad in "solidarity with Palestinians." Clashes injured police, 90 protesters were arrested, and 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed, accordi
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Mexico: 41 die in torrential rain, deluge, landslides
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The authorities linked the rain to Post-Tropical Cyclone Priscilla, formerly a hurricane, and to Tropical Storm Raymond, both off western Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.
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15 Palestinians arrested over terror incitement before prisoner swap
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Israeli security forces arrested 15 Palestinian suspects in Judea and Samaria over the weekend for involvement in activities promoting terrorism, authorities said on Sunday.
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Pakistan: TLP protesters set up overnight camp at Muridke after clashes wi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Large-scale protests erupted in Pakistan earlier in the day after members of the TLP began marching towards Islamabad, leading to violent clashes with police in Lahore and prompting authorities to block roads and suspend internet services in the capital.
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Philippines hit by twin quakes; seven dead, tsunami warning issued
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people. A second strong aftershock measuring 6.9 hit later the same day, claiming at least one more life and prompting tsunami warnings across the region, Al Jazeera reported,
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Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Philippine's Mindanao
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to initial reports from local authorities, strong tremors were felt across parts of Mindanao, including Davao. Officials have urged residents to remain alert and follow safety advisories.
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Obstructed highways after Nepal downpour force travellers to take 'cling-t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Heavy rains in Nepal have damaged key highways, including the BP Highway, leaving many stranded and forcing people to wade through rivers. Authorities are rebuilding diversions washed away by floods, while travellers returning from Dashain face major disruptions due to blocked roads and p
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Madras HC seeks counter affidavit from corporation on fruit market garbage
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Madurai Corporation to file a counter affidavit in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking a directive to the authorities to provide adequate garbage bins at the Smart Fruit Market in Mattuthavani
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Bangladesh: New crackdown under anti-terrorism law
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The United Nations human rights team in Bangladesh should immediately seek the release of those arbitrarily detained and encourage the authorities to uphold rights and prosecute all those who use unlawful political violence.
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15 flights diverted from Delhi airport due to heavy rain
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
As many as 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Tuesday due to heavy rain in the national capital, according to airport authorities.
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Surge in traffic accidents on Kabul-Kandahar highway leaves over 100 dead
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Over the past three months, 295 road accidents along the Kabul-Kandahar highway have left 102 people dead and 402 injured, including women and children, officials said. Authorities blame reckless driving, unlicensed drivers, and poor road conditions for the surge, and have set up checkpoints
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