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The world suffers from storms, floods and heat waves

Aug 03, 2024

Hanoi [Vietnam], August 3: Rescue teams are struggling to reach isolated towns where infrastructure and power grids have been completely paralyzed, according to local authorities. The unprecedented downpour from Gaemi has also submerged more than 100,000 hectares of farmland in the area. China's National Disaster Reduction Commission has raised the emergency response level to level 2, the second highest in a four-tier warning system, in Hunan province as flooding continues. The National Meteorological Administration has forecast two or three more typhoons to hit the country in August.

US deploys warships and fighter jets to Middle East to counter Iran

Aug 03, 2024

Roundup: Türkiye to open archaeological park at historic Istanbul train station

Aug 03, 2024

Iran discusses Hamas chief's assassination with EU, Jordan

Aug 03, 2024

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Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire

Aug 03, 2024

Beirut [Lebanon], August 3: A fierce exchange of fire broke out between Hezbollah and the Israeli army on Friday along the border area between Lebanon and Israel, involving heavy machine...

Romania reports new West Nile virus case

Aug 03, 2024

Bucharest [Romania], August 3: Romania's National Public Health Institute confirmed on Friday a new case of West Nile virus infection over the past week.

IMF says Sri Lanka's economy recovery continues

Aug 03, 2024

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 3: Sri Lanka's economic recovery continues with real gross domestic product (GDP) posting three consecutive quarters of expansion, and growth accelerating to 5.3 percent year-on-year in...