Death toll from floods in southern Thailand rises to 162

By Anadolu Agency The death toll from devastating floods in southern Thailand climbed to 162 on Saturday, with over one million households across the country affected, according to local media. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Saturday that the death toll from catastrophic floods in the Songkhla province alone rose to 126, according to Thai

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Top 10 most colourful traditional dresses in Africa

By The African Exponent This article highlights ten of the most colourful traditional dresses across the continent, each chosen for its cultural significance, craftsmanship, and visual appeal. Whether showcased at festivals, ceremonies, or everyday life, these garments reveal the beauty and pride woven into African culture. Through this list, readers can experience the vibrant spirit

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Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with 300 missing

Credit Photo AA By Reuters Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 years, which killed at least 83 people with scores more listed as missing. Firefighters had mostly contained the blaze that tore through the Wang Fuk Court

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Guinea-Bissau military claims they have seized control of the country

This video snapshot captured on Nov. 26, 2025 shows Guinea-Bissau’s army spokesperson Dinis N’Tchama speaking on television in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces announced on Wednesday via the national television that they had assumed full powers of the country and imposed several emergency measures By Xinhua News Agency Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces announced on Wednesday via

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Fire at Hong Kong housing estate kills at least 4, injures 3

By Anadolu Agency At least four people, including a firefighter, died while three others were injured in Hong Kong on Wednesday when a major fire broke out at a housing estate. Two of the injured are in critical condition, while the third is stable, according to the fire department, the Hong Kong Free Press reported.

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UK financial sector makes slow progress on preparations for new settlement system

Skyscrapers of the Canary Wharf commercial district are seen with The Shard building and construction cranes reflected in a perimeter glass wall of the viewing area of Garden at 120, in the City of London financial district, in London, Britain, September 23, 2025. Photographer Toby Melville By Reuters Four in 10 financial businesses in Britain

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U.S. Senate Demands Immediate Probe Into Post-Election Deaths in Tanzania

A photo collage of the US President Donald Trump (left) and Tanzanian Counterpart Samia Suluhu. Credit Photo AA By Kenyans Pressure continues to pile on Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu as the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee called for an independent investigation into the alleged human rights violations in the East African nation during the

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Historic South Africa–hosted G20 adopts declaration without the United States

Heads of state assemble for their official group photograph at the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo credit: Misper Apawu via AP By Face2Face Africa G20 leaders opened their gathering in Johannesburg with a surprise move, approving a joint declaration at the outset of their summit even as the United States refused to

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Bangladesh sends extradition request to India for fugitive ex-Premier Sheikh Hasina

By Anadolu Agency Bangladesh has once again asked India to hand over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia on Nov. 17 for ordering a crackdown on a student-led uprising last year, an adviser said on Sunday. Bangladesh sent an official letter to India on Friday, seeking the return of

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Former Somalia President Farmajo says government must prioritize unity and elections

Photo/Somali Times Former Somalia President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, held a dinner and informational meeting with a number of members of both houses of the Federal Parliament last night, sharing his views on the general situation in the country and the responsibilities facing the nation’s leaders. Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read:

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