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Flooding in Dubai after a year’s worth of rain falls in hours
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles and caused flights to divert.
US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai's international airport.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi and Gaza City since Tuesday.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year's traditional New Year holiday.
Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours.
Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China
Voting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia, China and the United States.
Biden calls for higher taxes on the rich on visit to Pennsylvania hometown
US president blasts rival Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist on visit to key battleground state.
Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer
As India votes starting April 19, Modi's dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms.
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months
Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.