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Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?

Dec 11, 2025

New York [US], December 11: Recent tropical cyclones in southeast and south Asia, Earlier in November, the Philippines were hit by Fung-wong, the most powerful cyclone to make landfall in the country in 2025, with a diameter of 1,800 kilometres (about 1120 miles) affecting 16 out of the country's 18 regions.
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Australia's social media ban for users under 16 takes effect

Dec 11, 2025

Canberra [Australia], December 11: Australia's nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16 took effect on Wednesday.

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EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs

Dec 11, 2025

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Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn

Dec 11, 2025

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US revoked 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules

Dec 11, 2025

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'By banning social media for under 16, we're giving children a childhood': Australian PM Albanese

Dec 11, 2025

Canberra [Australia], December 11: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday that the social media ban for children under the age of 16 is now in place in Australia,...
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Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages, Cambodia fires rockets on Thai hospital as clashes intensify

Dec 11, 2025

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], December 11: Clashes intensify between southeast Asian neighbours as Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages while Cambodia fired rockets on a Thai hospital according to Khmer Times and...
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Afghanistan's crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls, UN warns

Dec 11, 2025

Kabul [Afghanistan], December 11: Afghanistan's worsening humanitarian crisis is being driven by the accelerating erosion of fundamental rights - especially for women and girls - alongside mass displacement, economic decline...
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UN urges stronger support for emergency response fund, warns of falling contributions

Dec 11, 2025
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Iran unveils new homegrown electronic warfare system "Sayyad-4"

Dec 11, 2025
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Amid war and poverty, Beirut's artists keep the city's spirit alive

Dec 11, 2025
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UNIFIL condemns Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers in S. Lebanon

Dec 11, 2025
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3 IRGC members killed by "terrorists" in SE Iran

Dec 11, 2025
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Mexico rebuffs U.S. offer of military strikes on drug cartels

Dec 11, 2025
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Pentagon activates U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command

Dec 11, 2025
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U.S. federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles

Dec 11, 2025
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Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene

Dec 11, 2025
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Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities

Dec 11, 2025
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Europe leaders and Trump discuss Ukraine peace efforts

Dec 11, 2025
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UN launches $33 billion appeal for 2026

Dec 10, 2025
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30 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake hits northeast Japan

Dec 10, 2025
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EU strikes deal to simplify sustainability reporting, due diligence requirements

Dec 10, 2025
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Arab Parliament President condemns Israeli forces' storming of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Dec 10, 2025
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EU ministers agree on new migration reform plan for 2026

Dec 10, 2025
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Cambodia vows to fight after renewed clashes with Thailand

Dec 10, 2025
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2025 set for second-hottest year on record

Dec 10, 2025