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Taiwan calls China military drills 'illegitimate, irresponsible', says missiles fired 04 Aug 2022 - 10:46 am
A TV screen shows China's People's Liberation Army has begun military exercises including live firing in the waters and airspace surrounding the island of Taiwan, in Hong Kong, China August 4, 2022. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
China says it begins live-fire military drills all around Taiwan 04 Aug 2022 - 09:28 am
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New COVID case numbers in New Zealand trending lower, signs wave peaked 04 Aug 2022 - 09:28 am
A testing site for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in Wellington, New Zealand, March 11, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Craymer
Three missing, thousands ordered to evacuate as rain pounds northern Japan 04 Aug 2022 - 09:09 am
A view shows a submerged residential area caused by a flood of the Mogami river, in Oe town, Yamagata prefecture, Japan August 4, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS
China warns that its temperatures are rising faster than global average 04 Aug 2022 - 07:59 am
File photo: A tree stands on the dried-up riverbed of Ai River in Dandong, Liaoning province November 27, 2009. Reuters/Jacky Chen/File Photo
Pelosi lauds Taiwan, says China's fury cannot stop visits by world leaders 03 Aug 2022 - 08:45 pm
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of the delegation visit the National Human Rights Museum with Chen Chu, chair of National Human Rights Commission, in New Taipei, Taiwan, August 3, 2022. (Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via REUTERS)
India withdraws privacy bill proposal, working on new law 03 Aug 2022 - 03:10 pm
The Indian parliament building is pictured on the opening day of the parliament session in New Delhi, India, June 17, 2019. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Heatwaves increasing in India but related deaths fall 03 Aug 2022 - 03:00 pm
A man struggles to cross a road after his slippers got stuck in melted tar on a hot weather day in Ahmedabad, India, May 20, 2022. REUTERS/Amit Dave
3 killed, 6 injured in attack on Chinese kindergarten 03 Aug 2022 - 02:45 pm
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Thailand reports third monkeypox case, plans to import vaccine 03 Aug 2022 - 11:24 am
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Sri Lanka to restart IMF bailout talks, president calls for unity government 03 Aug 2022 - 10:30 am
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5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Southern Philippines 03 Aug 2022 - 10:23 am
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Help wanted: New Zealand industries struggle to find workers 03 Aug 2022 - 10:03 am
A sign advertising staff requirement is displayed on a store window at Lambton Quay, as the country experiences near record low unemployment, in Wellington, New Zealand August 3, 2022. Reuters/Lucy Craymer
Pelosi’s Taiwan trip spurs Chinese battery giant to pause plant debut 02 Aug 2022 - 11:48 pm
Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu with US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, American Institute in Taiwan Director Sandra Oudkirk and other members of the delegation at Taipei Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan, August 2, 2022. (Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via REUTERS)
China slaps export ban on 100 Taiwan brands before Pelosi visit 02 Aug 2022 - 10:53 pm
People wait at an intersection on a street during morning rush hour, in Beijing's Central Business District, China, August 2, 2022. (REUTERS/Tingshu Wang)
Philippine president says won't rejoin International Criminal Court 02 Aug 2022 - 08:35 pm
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US House Speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan; Chinese warplanes take to skies 02 Aug 2022 - 06:41 pm
A plane carrying US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of the US delegation arrives in Taipei, Taiwan, August 2, 2022. (REUTERS/Jameson Wu)
World’s No. 2 clothes exporter faces order drop as power falters 02 Aug 2022 - 02:35 pm
Waning orders are a risk to the economy, where the garment industry makes up more than 10 per cent of gross domestic product and employs 4.4 million people. PHOTO: REUTERS

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Flames stretching along a hillside are pictured in the area of a wildfire that killed at least 12 people near Bedar, in Los Gallardos district, in Almeria Province, on July 11, 2026. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) Deadly Spain wildfire evolving favourably: official
File photo Prince Harry and family meet King Charles: UK media
A floating dock for boats is seen lying on the riverbed along the river Po in Castelvetro Piacentino, near Cremona, Northern Italy on July 3, 2026. Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP Drought threatens irrigation in northern Italy

Africa

File photo of damage from wildfires in the Algerian region of Tizi Ouzou. Reuters. Heatwave fuels 127 fires in Algeria, 1 still burning
File photo Algeria reinstates ambassador to Mali after drone row
File photo Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 648
Rescued children in Oyo Nigeria kidnapping. Photo by: Presidency Nigeria Nearly 50 abducted pupils, teachers rescued in Nigeria

Americas

File photo Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
File photo (US embassy in Havana) US delivers first payments to 'Havana Syndrome' victims
Representational image 10 killed in Bahamas small plane crash
A Boeing 737 MAX 10 fuselage is pictured during the opening ceremony for the company's new North Line assembly line, which will produce 737 MAX aircraft, at the Boeing Everett Factory in Everett, Washington, on July 10, 2026. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP) Boeing unveils new 737 MAX production line as aviation giant charts comeback

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