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Devastating Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan, Over 2,200 Fatalities Reported

A powerful 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan leaves 2,200 dead, thousands injured; urgent international aid needed as winter approaches.

#afghanistan, #earthquake, #disaster, #internationalaid

Historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg Overshadowed by U.S. Boycott

The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg faces a U.S. boycott over alleged human rights abuses, testing global diplomacy.

#g20, #usboycott, #southafrica, #globaleconomy

Deadly Landslides Strike Central Java, Indonesia: Rescue Operations Underway

Landslides in Central Java lead to significant casualties and damage; ongoing rescue operations amid challenging conditions.

#indonesia, #landslides, #rescue, #weather, #disaster

Indigenous Protests Escalate at COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

Indigenous activists demand climate action and land protection at COP30, highlighting tension with development projects in the Amazon.

#cop30, #indigenousrights, #climateaction

Iceland Declares Potential Collapse of AMOC a National Security Threat

Iceland's National Security Council labels AMOC collapse as an existential threat, urging global climate action.

#iceland, #climatechange, #amoc, #nationalsecurity

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's Historic Visit to White House Marks New Era in U.S.-Syria Relations

Syrian President al-Sharaa's White House visit signals a new chapter in U.S.-Syria relations, focusing on counterterrorism and economic cooperation.

#syria, #ushistory, #diplomacy, #islamicstate, #trump

2025 APEC Summit Unites Asia-Pacific Leaders to Tackle Regional Challenges

APEC 2025 Summit endorses AI initiatives and addresses demographic issues for sustainable growth.

#apec, #ai, #economy, #trade, #demographics

Tornadoes Strike Portugal and Italy Amid Storm Claudia, Causing Fatalities and Damage

Severe tornadoes hit Portugal and Italy, causing deaths, injuries, and damage amid Storm Claudia's broader weather impact.

#tornadoes, #stormclaudia, #emergencymanagement, #portugal, #italy

Thieves Steal Ancient Roman Statues from National Museum of Damascus

Six Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus Museum, raising concerns over Syrian cultural heritage protection.

#syria, #culturalheritage, #museumtheft, #romanstatues

Japan Faces Unprecedented Bear Attack Surge: Military Deployed to Aid Crisis

Japan's bear attacks surge prompts military involvement; 13 killed, 100 injured in 2025.

#japan, #bearattacks, #wildlifecrisis, #militarydeployment

Italy Paralyzed by General Strike in Support of Gaza Amid Israeli Flotilla Interception

A nationwide strike in Italy disrupts services as citizens protest in solidarity with Gaza, following an Israeli naval interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

#italy, #palestine, #strike, #protests, #israel

Sudanese Paramilitary Attack on Hospital in El-Fasher Kills 460

Sudanese paramilitary's assault on hospital in Darfur results in 460 deaths, escalating ethnic violence.

#sudan, #darfur, #rsf, #conflict, #healthcare

Controversial Elections in Tanzania Amid International Scrutiny

Tanzania's 2025 elections see President Hassan re-elected amid protests and opposition exclusions, raising global democratic concerns.

#tanzania, #election, #democracy, #protests

Peru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Mexico over Asylum for Ex-Prime Minister

Peru severs ties with Mexico after asylum offer for ex-PM Betssy Chávez amid legal charges.

#peru, #mexico, #diplomacy, #asylum, #internationalrelations

Devastating Tornado Strikes Paraná, Brazil: Six Dead, Hundreds Injured

A powerful F4 tornado in Paraná, Brazil, results in 6 deaths, 750 injuries, and major infrastructure destruction. Emergency aid dispatched.

#brazil, #tornado, #disaster, #parana, #emergencyresponse