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Over 1,300 missing as death toll from flash floods on Nepal-China border rises to 180
By Anadolu Agency Search and rescue operations backed by helicopters and drones continued Thursday as the death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border rose to 180, while
Read MoreUK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
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Read MoreIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
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Featured ArticlesOver 1,300 missing as death toll from flash floods on Nepal-China border rises to 180
By Anadolu Agency Search and rescue operations backed by helicopters and drones continued Thursday as the death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border rose to 180, while
Over 1,300 missing as death toll from flash floods on Nepal-China border rises to 180
By Anadolu Agency Search and rescue operations backed by helicopters and drones continued Thursday as the death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border rose to 180, while
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