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Panel Explores Postcolonialism’s Impact Across Southeast Asia

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Panel Explores Postcolonialism’s Impact Across Southeast Asia

A moderated discussion featuring academics and leaders from four Southeast Asian nations examines the region's postcolonial legacy and its ongoing effects.

First Responders Face Life and Loss in Southern Lebanon’s Tyre

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Aug 13, 2026, 3:05 pm

First Responders Face Life and Loss in Southern Lebanon’s Tyre

A new film highlights the challenges and sacrifices of the Civil Defence head in Tyre, Lebanon's largest southern city.

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Yemeni Forces Repel Houthi Attack in Taiz Amid Rising Conflict

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Aug 13, 2026, 2:45 pm

Yemeni Forces Repel Houthi Attack in Taiz Amid Rising Conflict

Yemeni government forces successfully repelled a Houthi assault in Taiz, intensifying ongoing military clashes in the region.

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US Diplomat Labels Israeli Settler Siege of West Bank Homes ‘Act of Terror’

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Aug 13, 2026, 2:05 pm

US Diplomat Labels Israeli Settler Siege of West Bank Homes ‘Act of Terror’

Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian families' homes in Qusra, blocking access to food and supplies, prompting US condemnation.

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Partial Collapse of Children’s Hospital in Cali During Colombia Earthquake

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Aug 13, 2026, 1:50 pm

Partial Collapse of Children’s Hospital in Cali During Colombia Earthquake

A section of a children's hospital in Cali, Colombia, collapsed amid a recent earthquake, captured on security cameras.

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Essential Safety Tips to Follow Before, During, and After Earthquakes

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Aug 13, 2026, 1:50 pm

Essential Safety Tips to Follow Before, During, and After Earthquakes

Understanding earthquake safety measures can significantly lower injury risks. Learn key actions to take before, during, and after seismic events.

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Three US States to Conduct Executions Simultaneously for First Time Since 2010

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Aug 13, 2026, 1:35 pm

Three US States to Conduct Executions Simultaneously for First Time Since 2010

Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas will carry out executions on the same day, marking the first such occurrence in 16 years in the…

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PM Nawaf Salam Condemns Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon as Illegal

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Aug 13, 2026, 1:10 pm

PM Nawaf Salam Condemns Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon as Illegal

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam denounces Israeli airstrikes on southern villages, rejecting claims they targeted military sites, calling it a breach of internationa...

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