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Oct 29, 2023
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 29: Malaysian authorities said on Saturday that 370.8 kilograms of drugs worth 25.5 million ringgit (5.34 million U.S. dollars) have been seized in the country's Johor state.
Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-bulit 1st underwater tunnel
At least 5 dead as migrant boat capsizes just off Sicilian coast
Germany supplies powerful IRIS-T air defence system to Ukraine
100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters in London demand ceasefire
At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan
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Hundreds of thousands rally across cities to support Palestinians
Gaza [Palestine], October 29: Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in cities in Europe, the Middle East and Asia on Saturday to show support for...
Bangladesh opposition protest turns violent amid calls for PM to resign
Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 29: One police officer was killed in Bangladesh and over 100 people injured during an opposition party protest demanding the resignation of...
Israel launches Gaza war's second phase with ground operation, Netanyahu says
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 29: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israeli forces had unleashed the second phase of the Gaza war...
Mexico hurricane death toll hits 39; president slams critics
Mexico City [Mexico], October 29: The death toll from a devastating hurricane this week in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco has risen to 39,...
UAE condemns Israeli ground operations in Gaza
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 29: The UAE has condemned the ground operations by Israel in the occupied Gaza Strip, and expressed its deep concern over...
EU calls for pauses in Gaza bombing to allow humanitarian aid access
Oct 28, 2023
Brussels [Belgium], October 28: European leaders on Friday called for "pauses for humanitarian needs" to allow aid into Gaza through humanitarian corridors.
Zimbabwe extends use of foreign currency until 2030
Harare [Zimbabwe], October 28: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the use of foreign currency in settling domestic transactions and payment of goods and services...
Biden meets Chinese FM in Washington
Washington [US], October 28: U.S. President Joe Biden met here Friday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Death toll in Kabul's blast rises to 4
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 28: Four people were killed and seven others were injured as a blast hit the Police District 18 of Kabul, the capital...
Indonesian court sentences 8 to death for drug smuggling
Jakarta [Indonesia], October 28: The Serang District Court in Indonesia on Friday sentenced eight to death for smuggling 319 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
Cambodian gov't approves 9.4 bln USD for 2024 gov't spending
Aussie police seize 117 kg of prohibited drugs in Sydney
5.7-magnitude quake hits Solomon Islands - GFZ
US 'assault rifle' ban unlikely after Maine shooting, despite Congressman's shift
Canada to ramp up verification of student admissions to curb immigration fraud
Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks - but outlines its potential
Medical team and aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah crossing
Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations
Iraqi cleric al-Sadr demands closure of U.S. embassy over Israel ties
Lewiston massacre suspect found dead, apparently of self-inflicted gunshot wound