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Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442

Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442

The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 442, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Sunday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto said at a press briefing that North Sumatra recorded the highest number of casualties. "The n

Netanyahu officially asks Israeli president for pardon

Netanyahu officially asks Israeli president for pardon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted an official request for his pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president's office said on Sunday. "The Office of the President is aware that this is an extraordinary request which carries with it significant implications. A

Myanmar junta invites citizens abroad to return

Myanmar junta invites citizens abroad to return

Myanmar junta leader has said citizens living in the United States and other countries will be welcomed if they wish to return. The announcement came after the United States ended temporary protected status for nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals earlier this week. Irrawaddy reported that speaking at

Death toll from Hong Kong’s fire rises to 128

Death toll from Hong Kong’s fire rises to 128

Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive fire at a high-rise apartment complex, a toll that is likely to rise, with 200 others still unaccounted for days after the disaster. Authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with the city's worst blaze in nearly