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El Niño rains in Peru disrupt access to Machu Picchu

Heavy rains linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon caused flooding in Peru on Wednesday that disrupted access to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, closed roads due to landslides and flooded homes in the capital Lima. Peruvian authorities ordered the Inca Trail, a main tourist route to Machu Picchu, closed until Saturday due to overflowing waterways and debris, according to local media.

El Niño rains in Peru disrupt access to Machu Picchu

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BN puts ‘benefit versus harm’ at heart of Melaka election alliance talks

BARISAN Nasional will judge any potential political alliance for the Melaka state election on whether it delivers greater benefits than harm, as party chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed…

  • BN chairman prioritizes public interest and political stability in Melaka alliance talks.
  • Ab Rauf Yusoh granted authority to initiate negotiations at state level.
  • BN-PH cooperation evident at national level for resolving issues and maintaining stability.

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