Three powerful earthquakes, including a 7.4-magnitude tremor, struck Russia’s Kamchatka coast, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region.
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Ex-Australian PM Scott Morrison to testify before US Congress on China’s coercion tactics, as current Australian PM Albanese seeks trade thaw with Beijing.
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Three Apache AH-64E helicopters are set to join the Indian Army’s fleet in Jodhpur, enhancing frontline attack capabilities with cutting-edge strike power.
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Elon Musk’s xAI plans “Baby Grok,” a child-safe AI chatbot, after Grok 4’s rollout and antisemitic controversies. Experts warn on safety & oversight.
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Donald Trump’s new law adds a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” for US visa applicants. Refunds are uncertain, and rollout lacks clarity. Travellers face added costs.
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Zohran Mamdani criticises selective media language, asking why outlets label “Iran-backed Houthis” but avoid “US-backed IDF” or “indicted Netanyahu”.
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At least 32 Palestinians were killed and over 100 injured as Israeli troops opened fire near Gaza aid hubs run by the US- and Israeli-backed GHF.
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China begins building the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra’s upper reaches, triggering alarm in India over water control, seismic risk, and diplomacy.
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Typhoon Wipha triggers Hong Kong’s highest T10 warning. Flights, trains halted. Public urged to stay sheltered as storm nears with damaging winds.
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Pete DeJoy becomes Astronomer’s interim CEO after Andy Byron’s resignation over a Coldplay kiss cam scandal. Pete DeJoy co-founded the company in 2017.
