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Scottish Sikh activist detained in India for nine years granted bail

The family of Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, detained in India since 2017 without conviction, says he has been granted bail by an Indian court. The family awaits further details about conditions and next steps.

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Duterte appears in person at ICC for first time since arrest in Manila

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time since his March 2025 arrest, attending a status hearing on charges of crimes against humanity related to his deadly war on drugs.

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Seoul Michelin-starred restaurant fined for serving unapproved ant dessert

Seoul's two-Michelin-star Evett restaurant and its chief executive have been fined for serving dessert topped with ants, an unapproved ingredient under South Korean food safety law. The court rejected prosecutors' calls for jail time but cited the violation as serious.

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Imran Khan's sons claim army chief driving 'vendetta' against imprisoned father

The sons of Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister accuse army chief Asim Munir of orchestrating a vendetta against their father, claiming he is being slowly killed through harsh prison conditions. Recent court orders have mandated hospital treatment and family contact, though implementation...

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Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea; at least six dead, 130 missing

A passenger ferry carrying 243 people capsized in Indonesia's Java Sea on Sunday during severe weather. At least six people have died and 130 remain missing, while 107 have been rescued. The Virgo Transport 8 was travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it lost contact early Sunday morning.

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One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry missing in Java Sea

One person has died and 102 have been rescued from an Indonesian passenger ferry that lost contact in the Java Sea while carrying 243 people. The Virgo Transport 8 encountered severe weather conditions while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Search and rescue operations continue to locate ...

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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 76 as recovery efforts continue

The death toll from a ferry fire off the Philippine coast has reached 76, with 43 survivors and 13 people still missing. The MV June Aster caught fire on Wednesday near Coron while carrying over 130 people from Manila. Recovery efforts were delayed by toxic fumes and heat, but authorities have no...

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Philippine rescuers board burned ferry 40 hours after blaze, 84 still missing

Philippine rescue teams boarded the burned-out MV June Aster more than 40 hours after a deadly fire erupted, searching for 84 missing passengers and crew. Five people have died and 43 were rescued from the vessel traveling from Manila to Coron.

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Trump's influence shapes Brics summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi

As Trump's policies dominate global markets, India hosts the Brics summit with Putin and Xi, seeking consensus despite deep divisions over Iran, US relations, and trade.

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A Sherpa's Burden: Bringing Friends Home from Broad Peak

After an avalanche killed his friends on Broad Peak in Pakistan, mountaineer Mingma G led a perilous recovery mission to bring their bodies home. His account reveals the emotional and physical toll of retrieving fallen climbers from one of the world's most dangerous mountains.

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Fire on cargo ship in eastern China causes significant casualties

A fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a Qingdao shipyard in eastern China has caused significant casualties. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have called for urgent rescue operations and an investigation.

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Five dead, 86 missing after major fire engulfs Philippine ferry near Coron

At least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry near Coron in the Philippines. The vessel was carrying 134 people when the blaze erupted Wednesday evening. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire started in the cargo hold.

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