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US and Sri Lanka dismantle Pakistan-linked meth ring, seize €18m haul
US and Sri Lankan anti-narcotics agents seized 463 kg of crystal methamphetamine from a shipping container in Colombo, arresting two Pakista
Venezuela approves US control of oil reserves in landmark deal
Venezuela's National Assembly approved a deal granting the US control of about 20% of its oil reserves. The agreement, backed by Washington,
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 286 days amid crew welfare concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln made its first port call in nine months in Thailand, giving 5,000 sailors and Marines a break. The visit comes amid
Nepal's mass burials of flood victims draw anger as death toll passes 1,000
Nepal's flash floods have killed over 1,000 people, with thousands still missing. Authorities are conducting mass burials of unidentified vi
US strikes IRGC targets in Iran after Hormuz shipping attacks
US Central Command says it struck IRGC targets in Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping and American personnel. Iran reported e
SCO summit exposes rifts as bloc seeks multipolar order
The SCO's 25th summit in Kyrgyzstan ended with calls for a fairer multipolar order, but exposed deep disagreements over Ukraine and Iran. In
World Nomad Games revive ancient traditions in Kyrgyzstan
The World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan bring together athletes from over 90 countries to compete in traditional sports. The event celebrates no
Iran offers to revive June ceasefire if US recommits
At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Iran's president offered to revive the June ceasefire deal if the US recommits. The framework collapsed earlie
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City kill at least five, medics report
At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City on Monday, according to hospital officials and rescuers. The strik
World Nomad Games open in Bishkek with global leaders in attendance
The sixth World Nomad Games opened in Bishkek, drawing delegations from over 100 countries and 21 heads of state. Athletes compete in 43 dis
Seoul spy agency sees US-North Korea summit as possible 'at any time'
Seoul's spy agency reports that a US-North Korea summit is possible 'at any time' amid signs of dialogue. Pyongyang has not confirmed plans,
Himalayan floods kill over 1,000 across Nepal and Tibet
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000. Thousands remain missing, including hundreds of foreign na