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US will operate 'undaunted, unafraid' in Taiwan Strait: Harris
US will operate 'undaunted, unafraid' in Taiwan Strait: Harris
World
by  AFP

Washington will operate "undaunted and unafraid" throughout Asia, including the Taiwan Strait, US Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday as she addressed American troops in Japan. "We will continue to fly, sail and operate, undaunted and unafraid, wherever and whenever international law allows," she added.

Iranian woman died of 'blow to the head': family in Iraq
Iranian woman died of 'blow to the head': family in Iraq
World
by  AFP

Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini was visiting Tehran with her family when she encountered the notorious morality police and died after a "violent blow to the head", her cousin living in Iraq said. - 'Better life' - Amini's mother said doctors at the hospital told the family that her daughter "had received a violent blow to the head", Mortezaee said.

Iranian drones bring back fear for Ukrainians
Iranian drones bring back fear for Ukrainians
World
by  AFP

In Ukraine's port city of Odessa, residents have recently found themselves hiding not from the thunder of rocket attacks but from the whir of buzzing Iranian drones in the sky. But an increasing number of drones taking to the sky has made city residents fear a return to darker days.

In Brazil election run-up, even samba is political
In Brazil election run-up, even samba is political
World
by  AFP

In Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of samba in Rio de Janeiro, supporters chant "Ole, Ola, Lula" as they sway rhythmically, brandishing flags, T-shirts and caps bearing the likeness of Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Pakistan FM warns of consequences to Taliban isolation
Pakistan FM warns of consequences to Taliban isolation
World
by  AFP

Pakistan's foreign minister wants the world to engage the Taliban, warning of dangerous consequences if Afghanistan's rulers are again isolated. In contrast to some previous Pakistani officials, the foreign minister -- whose mother, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated in 2007 -- offered no warm words for the Taliban.

Typhoon Noru tears across Vietnam
Typhoon Noru tears across Vietnam
World
by  AFP

Typhoon Noru tore roofs from homes and caused power outages across central Vietnam Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of people taking refuge after the storm claimed at least 10 lives in the Philippines.