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Breaking / AS-1130 / Global / 19:00

Japan lifts interest rates to 31-year high to fight inflation

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Japan’s central bank has raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, in an effort to curb persistent price increases. The move aligns Japan with recent monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank and is being closely watched by global markets.

Sources: BBC, Reuters, The Guardian Read full →
Breaking / AS-1079 / Global / 06:01

Global protests erupt as Iran war drives energy crisis

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Protesters across multiple continents are taking to the streets over soaring fuel prices and rolling blackouts linked to the ongoing Iran war and its impact on global energy markets.[5][7][12] Governments are facing mounting political pressure as the cost-of-living spike feeds unrest and strains power systems worldwide.[5][7][12]

Sources: CNN, BBC News, Al Jazeera, Reuters, The New York Times, AP News, The Guardian, NBC News Read full →
Breaking / AS-1004 / Global / 22:00

Saudi pipeline shutdown sparks global oil supply fears

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A major Saudi oil pipeline has been shut down after sustaining serious damage, raising concerns about disruptions to crude supplies to Europe and Asia. The incident is already stoking volatility in global energy markets and heightening geopolitical tensions over critical infrastructure security.

Sources: Euronews, The Guardian, Wikipedia, Clever Adviser Read full →
Breaking / AS-1001 / Global / 20:00

Indonesia ferry disaster leaves over 100 missing in Java Sea

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A passenger ship has capsized in the Java Sea, leaving at least six people dead and around 129 people missing, according to Indonesian authorities.[5][8] Search and rescue teams are battling turbulent seas as they race to find survivors, with more than 100 people already rescued.[5][8]

Sources: Reuters, CNN, NBC News Read full →
Breaking / AS-0951 / Global / 08:30

Search underway for missing Indonesian passenger ship in Java Sea

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A major search and rescue operation is underway for an Indonesian passenger ship that lost contact in the Java Sea with over 240 people on board.[2][9][13] Dozens have been rescued but many passengers remain missing amid bad weather and high seas, making this one of the most urgent international incidents today.[2][9][13]

Sources: NDTV, Associated Press, CNN, Euronews, The Week Read full →
Breaking / AS-0920 / Global / 08:45

North Korea fires missiles as BRICS summit opens

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North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on September 12, adding immediate military tension to an already crowded news cycle. The move came as major leaders gathered for the BRICS summit, with Reuters and other outlets reporting the launch early Friday/Saturday local time.

Sources: Reuters, NDTV, The Straits Times Read full →
Breaking / AS-0865 / Global / 17:00

Ferry fire leaves dozens missing in the Philippines

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A passenger ferry fire off the western Philippines has left dozens of people missing, making it one of the most urgent active disaster stories reported today. Multiple outlets are treating the incident as a major developing international story because the casualty toll is still unclear and rescue efforts are ongoing.

Sources: Washington Post, CNN, WION, Euronews Read full →
Breaking / AS-0722 / Global / 08:30

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption shuts Jakarta’s main airport

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A major eruption of **Mount Anak Krakatau** in Indonesia has forced the suspension of hundreds of flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, disrupting travel across Southeast Asia.[1][4][11] Authorities have also halted some school activities and fishing as ash clouds spread across the region, raising concerns over air safety and public health.[1][4][11]

Sources: CNN, NDTV, Al Jazeera Read full →
Breaking / AS-0683 / Global / 02:30

Nepal tunnel rescue follows deadly floods

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Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods, raising hopes that more trapped workers may still be found. The disaster has devastated towns, swept away villages, and left a dozen others believed missing.

Sources: AP News, The Jakarta Post, CNN Read full →
Breaking / AS-0677 / Global / 22:30

Nepal-China flash floods leave over 1,200 dead, thousands missing

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Devastating flash floods in Nepal and China have killed at least 1,280 people and left more than 5,620 missing as search and rescue operations enter a second week.[3] The scale of destruction and the prolonged emergency make this one of the deadliest recent climate-related disasters in Asia.[3][5] Authorities and aid agencies are racing to reach isolated communities while the death toll is expected to rise.[3]

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Euronews, CNN, NPR Read full →
Breaking / AS-0668 / Global / 17:30

Nepal floods remain the world’s biggest breaking crisis

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The most urgent global breaking story is the catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and China, where the death toll has risen to 1,280 and more than 5,620 people are missing. Rescue operations are still underway a week later, with the disaster also causing major infrastructure damage and humanitarian concern.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Reuters, CNN Read full →
Breaking / AS-0582 / Global / 00:45

Nepal floods kill 1,000 amid thousands still missing

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The most urgent breaking story is the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, where authorities say the death toll has passed 1,000 and more than 4,200 people are still missing. Rescue operations are continuing as international aid teams mobilize and the scale of the disaster keeps growing.

Sources: UN News, The Guardian, Euronews, The Korea Herald Read full →
Breaking / AS-0572 / Global / 19:30

Massive floods in Nepal and China leave over 1,000 dead, thousands missing

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Catastrophic flooding in Nepal and parts of China has killed more than 1,000 people and left several thousand missing, triggering a massive international search-and-rescue effort. Authorities are racing to locate survivors, many believed trapped in hydropower tunnels, while overwhelmed local services struggle to manage mass burials and emergency aid.

Sources: AP, Reuters, BBC, Al Jazeera, Democracy Now Read full →
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