Conflict between elephants and humans is a growing, and potentially deadly, problem in some parts of India. Now, the state of Assam, a northeastern region famous for its rolling tea plantations, has launched a mobile…
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As Kyiv’s forces advance farther into Russia following their surprise incursion last week, Ukrainians living near the border are watching with mixed feelings: a sense of justice combined with fear of what could come next. “We…
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World News
An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing’s sway in Pacific atoll nation
People in Kiribati went to the polls on Wednesday for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with…
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A US citizen has been sentenced to 15 days in a Russian prison on charges of “petty hooliganism” for attacking a police officer, according to Moscow court officials. The American man, identified as Joseph Tater,…
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Japanese railways and airlines are canceling services as Typhoon Ampil gathers strength in the western Pacific, with the storm expected to hit on Friday during the peak summer travel season. As of early Thursday local…
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All eyes will be on the governor’s mansions in New Hampshire, North Carolina and Washington this November as voters in 11 states head to the polls. The biggest challenge for gubernatorial candidates this year is…
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Politics
Mideast oil powerhouse bans Russian ‘shadow fleet’ vessels that seek to undermine sanctions
The United Arab Emirates has pushed back on Russia’s efforts to circumvent Western sanctions through a ‘shadow fleet’ by refusing entry to its port for any ship from the African country of Eswatini. ‘Using a…
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President Biden joked about his upcoming exit from the White House during an event at the West Wing of the White House on Wednesday, telling a group of content creators that he is ‘looking for…
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Politics
Walz responds to vice presidential debate invitation; Vance says ‘I strongly suspect we’re going to be there’
The Democratic candidate for vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, posted to X on Wednesday agreeing to a debate Oct. 1 on CBS News. Walz’s reply came in response to CBS News listing potential dates…
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The Democratic candidate for vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, posted to X on Wednesday agreeing to a debate Oct. 1 on CBS News. Walz’s reply came in response to CBS News listing potential dates…