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A series of devastating flash floods has struck the Nuristan province, resulting in a confirmed death toll of at least 23 people. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities report that over 100 individuals remain missing.
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India is contending with significant social and industrial unrest as a youth-led movement protests for education reform while a deadly tunnel collapse in the Himalayas leaves dozens dead or missing. Authorities are struggling to contain the widespread student demonstrations while emergency teams navigate a major infrastructure failure.
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The United States and Iran have engaged in a sustained exchange of military strikes across the Middle East, leading to nearly 100 U.S. troops injured. Simultaneously, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have threatened a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising fears of a broader conflict.
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Israel has erected a miles-long earthen barrier within Gaza, cutting through territory it currently controls. The construction marks a significant physical division within the Palestinian enclave.
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The UN refugee agency reported Tuesday that 144 migrants and refugees are dead or missing following maritime disasters off Mauritania's coast last week. At least two children were among those brought to safety from the incidents.
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Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to initiate national talks with the political opposition. The decision comes as his administration faces intensifying political pressure.
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Iran has launched repeated attacks on Kuwait's power and desalination facilities, causing fires and damage as regional tensions escalate. The strikes come amid a broader exchange of military action involving U.S. forces, with mediators reportedly proposing a 10-day ceasefire.
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French parliamentary committee has approved legislation that would prohibit social media access for children under 15, potentially making France the first EU nation to implement such restrictions. The measure faces hurdles including EU law concerns and parliamentary passage before the September school year.
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Two U.S. tourists were injured in a knife attack near Athens' ancient Acropolis, with the suspect subsequently arrested by Greek authorities. The incident occurred amid Greece's summer tourism season and hours after a U.S. warning for Americans abroad to remain vigilant.
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Two brothers in Venezuela spent nearly a month excavating a mass grave to recover the remains of their mother, brother, and grandmother. The search by Winder and Deivi Delfín highlights the ongoing crisis of missing persons and mass burials in the country.
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The United States conducted its tenth consecutive night of strikes against Iran as the Pentagon revealed nearly 100 American troops have been injured in recent weeks. Iran responded with attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while Yemen's Houthis threatened to open a new front with a Red Sea blockade.
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A passenger ferry traveling to a gold-mining region in Guyana capsized, killing at least 27 people. Search and rescue operations continue as dozens more passengers remain unaccounted for.