Saudi‑led Coalition Airstrike Kills 14 Civilians in Yemen's Al‑Hazm Market
A Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck a market in the town of Al‑Hazm in Yemen’s Al‑Jawf Governorate on Tuesday, killing 14 civilians and wounding ten more
Sudanese Airstrike in Kadugli Injures Eight Women and Children
On Tuesday, a Sudanese airstrike struck the outskirts of Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state, injuring eight women and children. The attack, repor
Bank of Canada raises rate to 2.5% to tackle inflationary pressures.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 % in a decision announced on Tuesday, marking the institution’s first hi
High‑speed train collision near Toledo kills 68, injures 179.
A high‑speed collision between two passenger trains near Los Yébenes and Urda in the Province of Toledo, Spain, has left at least 68 people dead and 179 in
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Oxygen Cylinder Explosion at Tharparkar Hospital Kills Ten, Sparks Safety Concerns
An ambulance parked in a medical facility in Tharparkar, Sindh Province, Pakistan, was struck by an explosion that killed ten people and injured several ot
Cyclone Arnab Hits Andhra Pradesh, Kills Three, Leaves Widespread Damage
A very severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Arnab, made landfall on the morning of 28 October near Narasapuram in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, I
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Rwandan Defense Ministry Over DRC Conflict
The United States Department of the Treasury has announced sweeping sanctions against the Rwandan Ministry of Defense, citing the country’s direct involvem
UN General Assembly Adopts Non-Binding Resolution Demanding End to US Cuba Embargo
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a non-binding resolution calling for an end to the long-standing United States economic embargo against Cub
Police Officer Seriously Injured in Crossbow Attack Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
A police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was seriously wounded on Saturday after being attacked by a young man armed with a crossbow and k
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KMT Taipei City Councilor Chen Chong-wen Investigated for Alleged Vote-Buying Banquet
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office and the Shilin District Prosecutors Office have recently continued deep investigations into various cases involving
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Taoyuan mixed-use building fire leaves one dead, sparking safety concerns
A shocking and severe late-night fire broke out in the Minsheng Road area of Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City. According to the Central News Agency, the fire
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New Taipei Bento Shop Owners Indicted Over Mass Food Poisoning Outbreak
The high-profile mass food poisoning incident that shocked society this April has reached a new judicial milestone. Ching Liu Shits Tang, located in New Ta
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Taichung fire station captain critically injured in motorcycle collision during duty
A harrowing and serious traffic accident occurred in Taichung's East District this morning. A Fire Bureau platoon leader, surnamed Huang, was riding a moto
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New Taipei prosecutors raid and seek detention for DPP councilor over vote-buying allegations.
The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office recently directed the New Taipei City Field Division of the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau to launch l
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Drunk Driver Flees Police Checkpoint in Wild Chase Through City Traffic and Gets Arrested
A police pursuit triggered by drunk driving recently took place on the streets of Taichung City's North District. According to police investigations and re
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Woman given 45 days detention for shoving sanitation worker over sorting dispute
A violent conflict triggered by garbage sorting recently occurred in Kaohsiung City. While disposing of her household waste, a woman surnamed Chen-Lin fail
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Taiwanese baseballer Wang Yen-cheng finds success in Korea, receiving warmth from stars.
Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yen-cheng, playing professionally in South Korea, delivered an eye-catching and stellar pitching performance this season. Not only h
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Sudanese Airstrike in Kadugli Injures Eight Women and Children
On Tuesday, a Sudanese airstrike struck the outskirts of Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state, injuring eight women and children. The attack, repor
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Bank of Canada raises rate to 2.5% to tackle inflationary pressures.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 % in a decision announced on Tuesday, marking the institution’s first hi
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High‑speed train collision near Toledo kills 68, injures 179.
A high‑speed collision between two passenger trains near Los Yébenes and Urda in the Province of Toledo, Spain, has left at least 68 people dead and 179 in
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Cyclone Arnab Hits Andhra Pradesh, Kills Three, Leaves Widespread Damage
A very severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Arnab, made landfall on the morning of 28 October near Narasapuram in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, I
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UN General Assembly Adopts Non-Binding Resolution Demanding End to US Cuba Embargo
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a non-binding resolution calling for an end to the long-standing United States economic embargo against Cub
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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson convicted of harassing two journalists
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear violence, marking a significant legal de
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Sweep Yokohama DeNA BayStars to Win Japan Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks secured their 13th Japan Series championship on Thursday, defeating the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in a decisive four-game sweep. Th
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Death Toll Surpasses 100 in Devastating Marketplace Drone Strike in Nyala
The casualty toll from yesterday’s devastating drone strike on a crowded marketplace in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, has risen sharply, with local m
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