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Typhoon Maysak: Tornadoes, floods and landslides batter China
Chinese authorities are deploying rescue teams and emergency supplies after Typhoon Maysak triggered extreme weather. A rare tornado hit the central province of Hubei and torrenti…
Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
Video captured the moment of one of at least two explosions in Syria’s capital Damascus on Tuesday, near a hotel where France’s President Emmanuel Macron was staying on an officia…
Explosions rock Syria's capital Damascus, no reports of casualties so far
There are reports of a series of explosions in the Syrian capital. A plume of smoke has been seen rising near government ministries. The blasts come as the French president visits…
Body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrives in Qom
The fourth day of funeral ceremonies for Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader is underway in the city of Qom. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin has arrived at the Jamkaran Mosque, whe…
Racing to the rescue: Bangkok's volunteer responders | 101 East #shorts
Thousands of volunteer emergency responders are filling a critical gap in Bangkok's healthcare system. Thailand spends just 50 cents per person annually on emergency medicine, far…
South Africa anti-migrant protests spread as xenophobia fears grow
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The government says it will act if the violence persists. But more protests against undocu…
Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year | AJ #shorts
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday. According to the state-run Electric Union, the cause is under investigat…
Khamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of Qom
Tens of thousands of mourners gather at Jamkaran Mosque, just south of Qom, for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are scheduled to cont…
US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China | AJ Shorts
Experts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity. They say China now outspends the US on research and development, gr…
NATO summit tests alliance unity as Trump reshapes transatlantic relations
NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by renewed questions about the alliance's future following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Secreta…
