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China launches advanced aircraft carrier the Fujian in naval race with the US

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China launches advanced aircraft carrier the Fujian in naval race with the US

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The Fujian is the first carrier that China designed and built independently, signaling a historic step in its naval capabilities.
EMALS-based launch on the Fujian enables heavier jets with full fuel, marking a shift from steam catapults to more capable takeoff tech.
The Fujian can launch heavier aircraft, including the KJ-600 AWACS, with full fuel loads, expanding its surveillance and reach beyond earlier PLA carriers.

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American man and son die after suffering stings from swarm of wasps ziplining in Laos

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American man and son die after suffering stings from swarm of wasps ziplining in Laos

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Two Americans, a father and his 15-year-old son, were stung by hundreds of wasps during a Laos zip-line ride and did not survive, according to officials and sources familiar with the incident.
An ER doctor said the son died within about 30 minutes of arrival at the Luang Prabang hospital and the father around three hours later, despite life-saving efforts.
Green Jungle Park expressed condolences and said it would cooperate with authorities as the investigation continues into the deadly insect attack at the end of the zip line.

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Trump announces $35B Uzbekistan investment deal after meeting with Central Asian leaders

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Trump announces $35B Uzbekistan investment deal after meeting with Central Asian leaders

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The talks centered on strengthening U.S. access to strategic resources such as uranium, copper and rare earth elements as Washington seeks to reduce reliance on China and Russia for essential supply chains.
The meeting culminated with a mutual invitation for future high-level engagement, signaling a durable US‑Central Asia partnership.
Uzbekistan framed the partnership as a means to modernize agriculture, cultural exchange, and advanced American technology transfer.

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'Pirates' firing machine guns and grenades board tanker off Somalia coast, say reports

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'Pirates' firing machine guns and grenades board tanker off Somalia coast, say reports

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Attackers fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades as they boarded a tanker off the Somalia coast, prompting 24 crew to barricade in the citadel and stay safe.
The vessel Hellas Aphrodite, carrying gasoline from India to Durban, was hijacked, marking the first commercial ship seizure off Somalia in over a year.
EU naval forces, including Operation Atalanta, reported proximity to the attack and said they were en route to assist the vessel and crew.

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Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaican homes and leaves 80 dead across Caribbean

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Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaican homes and leaves 80 dead across Caribbean

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Rooftops ripped from buildings left tens of thousands displaced, with 120,000 structures affected and about 90,000 families impacted in the western region.
More than 180 shelters remain open, with 2,487 people living in them more than a week after the Category 5 storm made landfall.
The disaster has caused substantial economic damage, with preliminary estimates placing losses at billions of dollars and impacting nearly a third of last year’s GDP.

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South Africa says 17 citizens trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war

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South Africa says 17 citizens trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war

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The South African government will investigate how 17 of its citizens were tricked into joining mercenaries amid concerns over recruitment and being stranded.
South African law forbids citizens from aiding foreign militaries without official authorization, guiding investigations and possible actions.
The government is actively pursuing repatriation for the 17 men through diplomatic channels as part of a response to the incident.

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South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

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South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

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South Korea and Japan coordinated surveillance after North Korea fired a suspected short-range ballistic missile toward eastern waters.
The missile traveled about 700 kilometers cross-country after being fired from Taekwan, with US and South Korean intelligence monitoring launch preparations.
Seoul and Washington increased surveillance, sharing launch-related information to gauge potential future North Korean activity.

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Triple-whammy of hottest ever years risks ‘irreversible damage’, says UN

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Triple-whammy of hottest ever years risks ‘irreversible damage’, says UN

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Copernicus notes the findings reflect the accelerating pace of climate change, with rising global temperatures tied to fossil-fuel emissions and reduced low-level cloud cover in some regions.
The record-warm conditions coincide with Europe’s sea surface temperatures reaching near-record highs, signaling broader oceanic warming trends.
Copernicus data align with earlier UN warnings that without stronger pledges, global emissions trajectories risk failing to meet 1.5°C pathways.

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US Supreme Court lets Trump administration require gender at birth be listed on passports

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US Supreme Court lets Trump administration require gender at birth be listed on passports

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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to require sex at birth be listed on new passports, staying enforcement while the case proceeds.
The court froze a Massachusetts lower-court order that had blocked the policy during the legal process.
The decision signals the justices may ultimately uphold the birth-sex designation policy when a final ruling is issued.
The policy changes the passport sex designation from the Biden administration’s self-identification approach to a birth-record-based designation.
Transgender activists and four others, plus two nonbinary individuals, are plaintiffs challenging the policy.
The ruling notes the policy is framed as attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, criticizing what she called a pattern of sidestepping equitable outcomes.
The administration has previously acted on policies related to DEI and transgender issues, including military service and healthcare restrictions.
The State Department had previously permitted passport sex designations to differ from sex at birth with medical documentation.
The case represents ongoing legal battles over transgender rights and federal policy.

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At least 55 injured after multiple explosions hit mosque in Indonesia

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At least 55 injured after multiple explosions hit mosque in Indonesia

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Police say the blasts occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a Jakarta high school.
At least 54–55 people were injured, mostly students, with some hospitalized for burns and other injuries.
A 17-year-old suspect identified by authorities is undergoing surgery in hospital.
Police say they are investigating the scene and urge restraint on speculation about the cause.
The blasts reportedly came from near the mosque’s loudspeaker, per police chief Asep Edi Suheri.
The incident triggered a major emergency response in Jakarta’s Kelapa Gading district.
Officials say there have been no confirmed fatalities so far.
Context notes a history of regional security concerns but cites a current 'zero attack phenomenon'.

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