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- Blast in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills several people
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World · DigiNepal International · - District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze
Hong Kong district councillor Peggy Wong Pik-kiu has resigned from office and several other community roles citing health reasons, following mounting controversy over her team’s alleged proxy-vote collection before last…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.
World · DigiNepal International · - Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk
The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.
World · DigiNepal International · - Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game
The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
World · DigiNepal International · - Woman arrested over child abuse in Hong Kong after dashcam video shows boy shoved
A 44-year-old woman in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after dashcam footage appeared to show her shoving a boy into a roadside railing. A police force spokesman said on Saturday that the woman…
World · DigiNepal International · - Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
World · DigiNepal International · - Mid-Autumn light show in Yuen Long panned online over stench and execution
A government-hosted Mid-Autumn Festival light show at a nullah in Hong Kong has sparked widespread online criticism, with revellers complaining of foul smells and poor execution. Attendees posted their reviews on social…
World · DigiNepal International · - Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup
The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
World · DigiNepal International · - 2 dead, 4 missing after explosion destroys building in Athens
Two people have died and another four are missing after a residential building collapsed following an explosion in a tourist area of central Athens, a Greek fire brigade official said on Saturday. The blast on Friday…
World · DigiNepal International · - Chinese doctor with PhD leaves medical career to deliver food, pursue music part-time
A Chinese doctoral graduate in medicine left her promising hospital job to embrace a “less meritocratic” lifestyle as a part-time freelancer. Liu Zihan, 31, delivers food, performs at a pub, sells breakfast, and…
World · DigiNepal International · - Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact
Just a month after Saudi Arabia signed a regional mutual defence deal with Pakistan and Turkey, attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against the kingdom’s energy infrastructure and military sites are testing the pact’s limits. At…
World · DigiNepal International · - One dead and five missing after explosion destroys building close to Acropolis in Athens
Local media report the property included a holiday rental, with US tourists and a UK national among the missing.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
World · DigiNepal International · - Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
World · DigiNepal International · - China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
World · DigiNepal International · - Thailand’s Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes
Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to…
World · DigiNepal International · - How Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a parallel track in US-China diplomacy
First ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new front in US-China exchanges this week, with their unusually frequent and spontaneous interactions putting a more personal face on ties during the presidential…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hikers urge live updates on free quota spots to fix Po Pin Chau booking confusion
Hikers flocking to a popular geological attraction in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung over the Mid-Autumn Festival weekend have called for real-time displays showing when time slots are available under a trial registration system.…
World · DigiNepal International · - How Chinese firms can avoid a Europe-style backlash in Southeast Asia
China’s technology companies face a question that no pricing strategy can answer: what will their success do to their trading partners? In Europe, that question has become politically urgent. European Commission…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong police investigate suspected pinhole cameras in gym changing rooms
Hong Kong police are investigating a case of voyeurism after three suspected pinhole cameras were found in the changing rooms of a 24/7 Fitness branch in Sha Tin. The force said on Saturday that officers were alerted at…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong tycoon-backed start-up bets on new battery to challenge energy-storage giants
EnerVenue, a start-up co-founded by Full Vision Capital, the family office of Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit, has begun manufacturing a new battery it expects to challenge existing energy-storage technologies…
World · DigiNepal International · - Yuki Kurihara, Japan’s 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold
Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
World · DigiNepal International · - Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
World · DigiNepal International · - Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong minister vows to give public account on Queen Mary Hospital lifts saga
Hong Kong’s development minister has pledged to give a public account of whether her bureau failed to properly oversee faulty lift installations at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block, but has stopped short of confirming…
World · DigiNepal International · - China’s AI-led transformation is taking shape. Why are some economists urging caution?
As AI becomes an increasingly important part of China’s economic transformation, economists and industry leaders are raising concerns about two potential risks: inflated valuations for humanoid robotics companies and…
World · DigiNepal International · - ‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse
Three years of Israel's war has left families in Gaza living in damaged buildings, with few safe alternatives available.
World · DigiNepal International · - Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US
A Pew Research poll in April indicated 60 percent of the US adult population held an unfavourable view of Israel.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong’s Paul Chan predicts positive market response to Xi-Trump summit
Hong Kong’s finance chief has predicted a positive market response to the Xi-Trump summit, saying the mitigation of geopolitical uncertainties will bolster investor confidence. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po made…
World · DigiNepal International · - White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
World · DigiNepal International · - ‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India has long held up its elections as evidence of its democratic credentials. Now their legitimacy is under question.
World · DigiNepal International · - Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city
Persistent heavy downpours over a 48-hour period have triggered widespread flooding in Bangkok.
World · DigiNepal International · - US official claims Trump holds all the cards in Iran talks
US State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott says President Donald Trump ‘holds all of the cards’ in talks with Tehran.
World · DigiNepal International · - White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip
Real America's Voice News replaces CNN on Air Force One amid escalating tensions between President Trump and US media.
World · DigiNepal International · - Why Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle
For over two decades, Pakistan has waged countless counterterrorism campaigns against Taliban and Baloch insurgents in its western regions bordering Afghanistan and Iran, yet remains mired in a cycle of violence it…
World · DigiNepal International · - Why Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines has sparked a double outcry
Taiwan’s transfer of a former coastguard vessel to the Philippines has triggered a dual controversy – raising concerns over the interests of Taiwanese fishermen and prompting strong criticism from Beijing. The matter…
World · DigiNepal International · - Xi-Trump summit: China and US to open ‘super intelligence’ communications channel
China and the United States have agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for “super intelligence” incidents, according to the White House. In a statement about the deliverables of Chinese President Xi…
World · DigiNepal International · - OpenAI says its AI agents posted user images online in error
OpenAI acknowledged on Friday that its artificial intelligence tools had posted images from ChatGPT users onto online sites without the company’s knowledge, the latest example of AI agents operating outside their…
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