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Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000 as authorities ramp up aid
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Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000 as authorities ramp up aid

Deadly torrential rains hit Sumatra, one of the island’s worst recent disasters since the 2004 tsunami

Israel says it kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza
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Israel says it kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza

Hamas condemned the attack as a ceasefire violation but gave no details on Raed Saed or retaliation

Thailand says 4 soldiers killed in Cambodia conflict, denies Trump truce claim
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Thailand says 4 soldiers killed in Cambodia conflict, denies Trump truce claim

Border violence between the Southeast Asian neighbors has displaced about 500,000 people.

Ousted Nepal PM's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests
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Ousted Nepal PM's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests

Police estimated 70,000 attended the Bhaktapur rally for Nepal’s Communist Party convention, below the organizers’ 300,000 target

Iran raises fuel prices for heavy users to curb consumption, smuggling
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Iran raises fuel prices for heavy users to curb consumption, smuggling

Iran had long delayed raising gasoline prices, among the world’s lowest, over fears of a repeat of the 2019 protests

UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked
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UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked

Torrential rain flooded displacement tents across Gaza, killing a baby girl from exposure

Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump's ceasefire claim
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Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Trump said both countries are ready for peace and continued trade with the United States

Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: UN
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Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: UN

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the “relentless” expansion fuels tensions and undermines a viable Palestinian state

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