Pakistan’s Punjab hit by worst floods in history
• Sep 1, 2025, 10:01 AM
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Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is facing the worst flooding in its history, with around 1.5 million people affected across thousands of villages in the northeast. Nationwide, over 850 people have died during this year’s monsoon season. The situation has been worsened by excess water released from Indian dams and the broader impacts of climate change.
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Belgium will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, says foreign minister
• 3:18 AM
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Following in France, the UK, and Canada's footsteps, Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this month, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Tuesday, adding that it will impose "firm sanctions" on the Israeli
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Guyana votes in general election amid oil boom, Venezuela dispute
• 2:07 AM
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Guyanese voters for their leader on Monday amid discontent over lingering poverty despite an oil-boom in the Essequibo region, which has caused rising tensions with neighboring Venezuela, who also lays claim to the territory.
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Burkina Faso's junta passes law banning homosexuality
• 1:07 AM
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Burkina Faso's ruling junta on Monday unanimously passed a law banning homosexuality as part of a wider reform of family and citizenship legislation. The new law, which aligns with a broadening crackdown on homosexuality across Africa, could see sentence
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