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Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 768 as 3,048 remain missing

Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet have battled through leg-sucking mud amid the threat of fresh flooding to search for thousands of people still missing after a deadly wall of water swept through the…

  • Flood death toll rises to 768 in Nepal-Tibet region
  • 3,048 people remain missing after glacial collapse
  • China reports 16 deaths and 546 missing, including 261 foreigners

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UK Defense Bosses Warned of Russian Spy Threats Amid Escalation

Executives of British defense firms supplying weapons to Ukraine have been warned about the risk of being targeted by Russian spies, following a summer roundtable organized by the FCDO. The warning comes amid the disruption of Russian assassination plots against European defense figures, including the CEO of Germany’s Rheinmetall.

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How Russia’s Cultural Projects Conceal Their Human Atrocities

Russia continues to use culture and internationally recognized artists to advance its influence abroad and promote the normalization of relations with Moscow despite the ongoing war. Russian violinists Vadim Repin and Mikhail Simonyan are examples of Kremlin-linked cultural engagement that, ultimately, cannot be separated from Russia’s…

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ANC in eThekwini believes it can win the metro

ANC in eThekwini believes it can win the metro in the upcoming Local Government Elections

  • ANC eThekwini confident of winning November local elections
  • Secured 42.2% in 2021 elections, aware of metro's challenges
  • Party organized at all levels, guaranteeing victory

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Sniper bullet nearly hit him, now he commands battalion built after Oct. 7 failures - interview

Lt.-Col. (res.) Eli Zilberman describes the establishment of the Tzuri Battalion, its operations in the Benjamin Brigade sector, and the lessons learned from the October 7 attack.

  • Lt.-Col. Eli Zilberman narrowly avoided sniper bullet during Gaza conflict
  • Established Tzuri Battalion to address post-October 7 combat personnel shortage
  • Battalion has made significant contributions, including arrests and infiltrator captures

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Cyprus: Ferry capsizes with hundreds on board

Authorities say at least six people have died after a catamaran-style ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The Turkish ambassador to Nicosia said 172 people had been rescued, with some taken to hospital, while 89 remain missing.

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Kalonzo faults police over attacks on Orengo’s convoy in Migori

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo during a political engagement in Migori, accusing police of using excessive force and questioning…

  • Kalonzo Musyoka condemns attack on James Orengo's convoy in Migori
  • Teargas and stone-throwing disrupt Linda Mwananchi event
  • Orengo's car set on fire, live bullets fired at vehicle

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Gachagua leaves Malala, Methu to steer DCP as he engages Kenyans in US

Gachagua said his deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate John Methu would lead the party’s engagements in his absence.

  • Cleophas Malala and John Methu to steer DCP during Gachagua's US trip
  • Gachagua to visit Spokane, Portland, Kansas, Dallas, and Boston
  • DCP claims 4.5 million registered members, expanding support base

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At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus

BODRUM, Turkey (AP) — At least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported.

  • At least six fatalities reported after ferry capsized off northern Cyprus.
  • Ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew en route from Kyrenia to Tasucu.
  • Over 172 people rescued by Turkish Prime Minister Unal Ustel's report.

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Dahlan’s Fatah Democratic Reform faction seeks to end Palestinian infighting - exclusive

A letter, seen by The Jerusalem Post shows Fatah's reformist factions, led by Mohammed Dahlan, aiming to unify with Hamas.

  • Fatah Democratic Reform faction led by Mohammed Dahlan aims to unite Palestinian factions.
  • Vision document stresses cooperation over internal conflict to build Palestinian state.
  • Calls for ending armed violence and accountability in decision-making processes.
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