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US strike kills four in alleged narco boat in Caribbean
US Southern Command said it carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people aboard.
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Japan PM Takaichi opens extraordinary Diet session
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi opens an extraordinary Diet session, pledging a nimble response on the economy as bond yields hit records.
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Russian lab worker dies; plague link disputed
A 28-year-old Irkutsk lab worker died after a reported test-tube accident; Russia says it was pneumonia, not confirmed plague.
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244 foreigners arrested in Philippines’ biggest POGO bust
Philippine agents arrested 244 foreigners in raids on illegal online gaming hubs in Zamboanga Sibugay, the biggest POGO bust of 2026.
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Australia probes FlyDubai co-pilot’s past after hijack bid
Australian agencies are investigating the past of the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to seize flight FZ1073, including his years in Melbourne.
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Flavio Bolsonaro stuns Lula to win Brazil’s first round
Flavio Bolsonaro won Brazil's presidential first round with about 47%, ahead of Lula's 45%. Neither crossed 50%, so a runoff follows on…
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EU and China Head to Make-or-Break Beijing Trade Talks This Week
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic travels to Beijing on October 8-9 for high-stakes talks with China, as Brussels warns of a second…
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Deal With Sri Lanka, Unlocking $345 Million
The IMF said it has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on the seventh review of its bailout programme, unlocking about…
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Imran Khan Supporters March on Islamabad After Talks Fail
Supporters of jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan launched a march toward Islamabad on October 4 after weekend talks with the government…
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Yemen Government Launches Major Campaign to Retake Houthi Areas
Yemen's Saudi-backed government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.