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Gaza civil defense says 13 dead as heavy rains batter territory
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Gaza civil defense says 13 dead as heavy rains batter territory

Heavy rain has flooded Gaza’s tents and shelters, worsening the plight of war-displaced residents.

Litigant dies at Pakistan Supreme Court after hearing postponed
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Litigant dies at Pakistan Supreme Court after hearing postponed

Abid Hussain suffered a heart attack at Pakistan’s Supreme Court and died en route to the hospital, sources said

Erdogan pushes Putin for 'limited ceasefire' in Ukraine conflict
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Erdogan pushes Putin for 'limited ceasefire' in Ukraine conflict

Erdogan’s comments followed Black Sea attacks on Russia-linked tankers, including drone strikes claimed by Kyiv

India's cabinet approves opening up of nuclear, insurance sectors, sources say
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India's cabinet approves opening up of nuclear, insurance sectors, sources say

India is easing rules to end a state monopoly and attract private and foreign tech partners

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties
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India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

Observer Research Foundation estimates tougher scrutiny led to production losses of $15 billion over four years to Indian electronics makers, which import key machinery from China to make mobile telephones

Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud

In 2019, he appeared on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list

US launches pact for AI supply chains to face China
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US launches pact for AI supply chains to face China

Washington signs a new supply-chain pact with allies to counter China’s control of critical AI minerals

Thai PM says he will speak to Trump late Friday on Cambodia clashes
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Thai PM says he will speak to Trump late Friday on Cambodia clashes

Trump signaled he is eager to intervene again to halt clashes and rescue ceasefire, he helped broker earlier this year

Rain in Tehran brings relief from nationwide drought
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Rain in Tehran brings relief from nationwide drought

Country's meteorological organization is forecasting rain and snow in western and north-western Iran from Saturday

Pakistan, China conduct joint counterterrorism exercise 'Warrior-IX'
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Pakistan, China conduct joint counterterrorism exercise 'Warrior-IX'

Pakistan Army and China’s PLA are conducting drills to boost interoperability and counterterrorism capabilities

Torrential rain flooded Gaza tents and a baby died of exposure, medics say
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Torrential rain flooded Gaza tents and a baby died of exposure, medics say

Officials said they were unable to cope with the storm because of fuel shortages and damage to equipment

Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12
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Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12

Official says national referendum on implementing the so-called 'July Charter' will also be held on the same day

At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report
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At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report

The hospital in Rakhine's Mrauk U township was struck late on Wednesday by bombs dropped by a military aircraft

Japan, NATO share 'grave concern' over China, Russia flights: Tokyo
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Japan, NATO share 'grave concern' over China, Russia flights: Tokyo

Tokyo and NATO warned after China–Russia bombers flew around Japan, prompting jet scrambles in the region

UN partially resumes work on Afghan border with Iran
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UN partially resumes work on Afghan border with Iran

UN official said some female health staff are back and limited services have resumed, but most operations remain halted.

Bangladesh signs letter of intent to buy Eurofighter Typhoon jets
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Bangladesh signs letter of intent to buy Eurofighter Typhoon jets

Air force did not specify how many jets from Italy, Britain, Germany, and Spain it plans to purchase

Lebanese foreign minister turns down invite to Tehran
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Lebanese foreign minister turns down invite to Tehran

Youssef Raggi said he declined the Tehran visit due to current conditions but stressed it was not a rejection of dialogue

Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene
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Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene

Clashes rage at more than a dozen locations along their 817-km (508-mile) border in some of the most intense fighting since a five-day battle in July

Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list
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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list

United Nations cultural agency is examining dozens of nominations from as many as 78 countries

Microsoft announces $17.5B investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia
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Microsoft announces $17.5B investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Global technology giant Microsoft announced on Tuesday plans to invest $17.5 billion to help build India's artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it "our largest investment ever in Asia".

Several global corporations have announced large investments this year in the South Asian nation, which is projected to have more than 900 million internet users by year's end.

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