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Torrevieja Mobilizes Aid for Colombia Following Devastating Nationwide Earthquake

TORREVIEJA, SPAIN — The Torrevieja City Council, alongside local civic organizations, launched a coordinated humanitarian campaign on Thursday, September 3, 2026, to assist victims of the massive…

  • Torrevieja City Council leads aid effort for Colombia earthquake victims.
  • 329 confirmed deaths, 4,592 injuries, and 234 missing persons reported.
  • €250,000 emergency fund allocated for clean water, food, medical supplies.

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Germany probes suspected arson near defense firm as sabotage concerns mount

Police said they were looking into a fire overnight at a construction site at the headquarters of defense firm Rohde & Schwarz, whose products include radar systems to detect, track, and jam drones.

  • German authorities investigating suspected arson near Rohde & Schwarz HQ in Munich.
  • Two Bulgarian suspects arrested for the fire at construction site, no damage or injuries.

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RCI Tabung Haji: What was said

KUALA LUMPUR: Tabung Haji chairman Tan Sri Rashid Hussain today dismissed claims by former auditor-general Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad that she was not given an opportunity to testify before the Royal…

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Japan to nominate Hikone Castle for 2028 World Heritage listing

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese council for cultural affairs on Thursday selected Hikone Castle, a national treasure, as a candidate for nomination for

  • Hikone Castle, a national treasure, nominated for 2028 World Heritage listing.
  • Government plans to submit nomination dossier by February 1, 2029.
  • Castle exemplifies Edo Period governance system and defensive architecture.

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San Miguel GS at La Finca (2 September 2026) – A Grape Day on the Course

Forget the usual banana and bottle of water. Today we were treated to bowls of ice-cold grapes grown right there on the golf course by the 10th tee, all picked, chilled and waiting for us to tuck in.

  • San Miguel Golf Society hosted grape-themed event on 2 September 2026
  • Members and guests enjoyed chilled grapes at tee 10
  • David Rowe and John Osborne won Pairs Matchplay Final after extra holes

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Apple faces yet another lawsuit over App Tracking Transparency, with a twist

While Apple has long used privacy as a selling point for both its hardware and services, I do wonder whether it now regrets introducing one privacy measure: App Tracking Transparency (ATT). For something with rather limited scope, it sometimes feels like scarcely a month goes by without a new antitrust lawsuit or regulator challenging it.

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Prabowo Courts Russian Firms to Develop 138 Energy Blocks in Indonesia

Prabowo invited Russian companies to invest in and develop 138 energy exploration blocks that have been opened in Indonesia.

  • President Prabowo invites Russian firms to develop 138 energy blocks in Indonesia
  • Indonesia open to cooperation with Russia in energy, fertilizer, and mining sectors
  • MOU signed for gas-based fertilizer production project with Russian business group

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US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 3

The US-Iran conflict has entered another volatile phase, with Iran launching missile and drone attacks against US positions across the region following a major wave of American strikes on Iranian targets. Kuwait said it intercepted an Iranian attack early Thursday and condemned Tehran's actions as a direct threat to its security.

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