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As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

November 8, 2025

Kalmaegi’s destruction coincides with global climate talks in BrazilWarmer sea temperatures linked to stronger typhoons, scientists sayBack-to-back storms…

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Taiwan vice president makes rare trip to Europe for parliament speech

November 8, 2025

TAIPEI, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made an unusual visit to Belgium on Friday…

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Lukoil operations face fallout from Trump sanctions, Gunvor drops bid

November 8, 2025

Gunvor withdrew its bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets on ThursdayMoldova requests exemption from US sanctionsBulgarian parliament passes law…

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Nearly 100 people abducted or disappeared in Syria since January, says UN

November 8, 2025

GENEVA, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Nearly 100 people have been recorded as abducted or disappeared in Syria since…

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Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength

November 8, 2025

MANILA, Nov 8 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five…

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Irish governing body to vote on call for UEFA to ban Israel

November 8, 2025

DUBLIN, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Irish soccer’s governing body will vote on Saturday on whether to submit a…

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Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say

November 8, 2025

State Department lawyers raised concerns about Israel’s military conductBiden administration debated US complicity if Israel faced war crimes…

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US, Britain remove sanctions on Syria's president

November 8, 2025

Sanctions lifted due to Syria’s progress post-Assad, US saysEU to align with UN decision on Syria sanctionsTrump to…

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Sweden can help fund Ukraine's Gripen deal, defence minister says

November 7, 2025

Financing for Ukraine fighter jet deal progressing, Sweden saysDeal could include up to 150 Gripen E planesSweden could…

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U.S. backs EU using frozen Russian assets to help end war, U.S. source says

November 7, 2025

Nov 7 (Reuters) – The United States fully backs the European Union using frozen Russian assets as a…

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Azerbaijan will only send peacekeepers to Gaza if fighting stops completely, source says

November 7, 2025

BAKU, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Azerbaijan does not plan to send peacekeepers to Gaza unless there is a…

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Palestinian militants hand over body of another Gaza hostage

November 7, 2025

JERUSALEM, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad handed over the body of a deceased hostage…

As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

Taiwan vice president makes rare trip to Europe for parliament speech

Lukoil operations face fallout from Trump sanctions, Gunvor drops bid

Nearly 100 people abducted or disappeared in Syria since January, says UN

Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength

Irish governing body to vote on call for UEFA to ban Israel

Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say

US, Britain remove sanctions on Syria’s president

Sweden can help fund Ukraine’s Gripen deal, defence minister says

U.S. backs EU using frozen Russian assets to help end war, U.S. source says

Azerbaijan will only send peacekeepers to Gaza if fighting stops completely, source says

Palestinian militants hand over body of another Gaza hostage