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US military shuts down problematic Gaza aid pier, shifts to Israeli port
After operating for fewer than 25 days, the US military's multimillion-dollar Gaza aid pier will be dismantled.
One dead, nine rescued off Oman’s coast after oil tanker sinks
Nine people rescued from 16-strong crew of Indian and Sri Lankan nationals as search ongoing for others.
Who are the protesters demanding an end to job quotas in Bangladesh?
Experts say lack of jobs for university graduates driving unrest in the South Asian country.
Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed Apex sells for record $44.6m
Sotheby’s sells fossil to anonymous American bidder, smashing prior auction record of $31.8m for tyrannosaurus rex Stan.
Video: Yemen rockslide narrowly misses houses
Video shows a huge rockslide narrowly missing houses in a village in eastern Yemen.
At least 16 people killed in China shopping mall fire
Firefighters pull 75 people to safety as the investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.
Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown
Rallies demanding an end to a quota system that reserves government jobs for specific groups have turned violent.
Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports
Reports came as the US president announced contracting COVID-19 and went into self-isolation at his Delaware home.
At RNC, Trump’s VP pick JD Vance hails boss as fighter who cares
Vice presidential candidate JD Vance criticises Biden on support for free trade and overseas wars.
China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has 'compromised atmosphere' for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation.