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Philippines

Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon kills hundreds

According to the Office of Civil Defense, nearly 2 million people have been impacted by the typhoon's devastation, with some 560,000 villagers currently displaced.

USA

Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic election with over 2 million votes cast.

World News

Peru breaks diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum claim of ex- PM

According to a foreign ministry statement, since the events of December 2022, “the Mexican government has been interfering in an inadmissible and systematic manner in Peru’s internal affairs.”

Afghanistan

At least 20 people killed as powerful earthquake rocks Afghanistan

Several earthquakes have rocked Afghanistan in recent years, particularly in isolated areas, straining the country's megre resources and emergency rescue services

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USA

US will resume nuclear weapons testing after 30 years, Trump says

Trump said changes were necessary because other countries were testing their weapons. Russia has claimed it has recently conducted multiple nuclear arms tests.

USA

Trump lowers tariffs on China to 47% after meeting with Xi

Washington and Beijing are "in agreement on many things," Trump said after the meeting that lasted nearly two hours, the first between both leaders in six years.

Venezuela

US warship docks in Trinidad amid rising tensions with Venezuela

Government officials from the twin-island nation and the US announced that the massive warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday, allowing both countries to conduct training exercises.

Culture news

Louvre reopens as its director prepares for parliamentary questions

The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures.

France

Former French President Sarkozy starts jail sentence in Paris prison

Nicolas Sarkozy begins a five-year prison sentence in La Santé. He maintains his innocence and vows to fight the decision.

Japan

Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female prime minister

Takaichi replaces Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party’s disastrous election loss in July.

USA

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops

The verdict is the most recent step in a rapidly advancing case that started last month when the states of California and Oregon, along with the city of Portland, filed a lawsuit to prevent President Trump from deploying the National Guard.

Sweden

Sweden cancels Jewish film festival over secuirty concerns

The Swedish government described the situation as alarming and said it has put in place a number of efforts to increase security for Jewish organisations, institutions and events.

Ukraine

Russia batters Ukraine's energy grid with drone and missile strikes

Ukraine is seeking cruise missiles, air defense systems and joint drone production agreements from the United States, Kyiv officials say. Zelenskyy also wants tougher international economic sanctions on Moscow.

Israel

Trump threatens Hamas with military action over bloodshed in Gaza

The warning from the White House came after the US president previously downplayed internal violence in Gaza since a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week.

Madagascar

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina set to be sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a coup in Madagascar, will serve as president for up to two years before holding elections. The African Union has suspended the country's membership in the bloc.

USA

US journalists leave Pentagon in protest over new reporting rules

Dozens of reporters left the Pentagon in protest over new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, citing the rules as a threat to press freedom.

USA

Trump confirms CIA conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

The Trump administration “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes in the region but declined to say whether the CIA has the authority to take action against President Nicolás Maduro.

Madagascar

Madagascar's president claims coup attempt under way

On Sunday, the minister of armed forces in Madagascar acknowledged an officer selected by a military group supporting demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina to resign as the country's new army chief.

Israel

Israel awaits release of last hostages by Hamas before deadline

Israeli government spokesperson told reporters in Tel Aviv that following their release, the hostages will then be transferred across the border into Israel and taken to Re'im military base.

France

Reappointed French PM says new cabinet must not give in to politics

Renamed by President Emmanuel Macron late Friday after a week of political chaos, Lecornu called for calm and for the support of political parties to produce a budget for the European Union’s No. 2 economy before looming deadlines.

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