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Hundreds missing as Helene death toll rises to 135

03-10-2024 HOUSTON: Hundreds of people remain missing after catastrophic flooding decimated towns, destroyed roads and cut off power for more than a million homes in the US south-east. The death toll has continued to rise since Hurricane Helene which was later downgraded to a tropical storm tore across the region. …

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Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM

02-10-2024 TOKYO: Japan’s parliament has confirmed Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister. Members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) used their majority to confirm Ishiba’s appointment on Tuesday. The 67-year-old replaces outgoing leader Fumio Kishida. Following the vote, Ishiba revealed his cabinet, comprising 19 ministers. As well as …

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Israel launches ‘ground raids’ against Hezbollah

02-10-2024 BEIRUT/ JERUSALEM: Israel has launched what it has described as “limited, localized and targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon, marking an escalation in its continuing offensive against Hezbollah. Lebanese civilians are being warned not to use vehicles to travel south across the Litani river, which is 20 miles north …

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US ports strike causes first shutdown in 50 years

02-10-2024 HOUSTON: Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major …

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