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Villagers, survivors of Sunday night's 6.0-magnitude earthquake, wait for assistance in the village of Wadir, Kunar province, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Photo: AP

Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds

Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for...

Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday.
Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday.
World 05 Sep, 2025
Military personnel take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo: AP

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end...

China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.
China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.
World 03 Sep, 2025
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, leaves Pyongyang, North Korea by train Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, heading to Beijing. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. Photo" Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP

North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping

North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States.
World 02 Sep, 2025
In this photo released by the Nangarhar Media Center, stretchers and ambulances are prepared to receive victims of an earthquake that killed hundreds and destroyed numerous villages in eastern Afghanistan, at Nangarhar Airport in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. Photo: AP

An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured

An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with...

The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage.
The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage.
World 01 Sep, 2025
In this photo provided by Indian Prime Minister's Office, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hand before their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China. Photo: AP

China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin

China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin

Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.
Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.
World 31 Aug, 2025
FILE - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi reach to shake hands as Carney officially welcomes him to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Photo: AP

Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute

Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute

Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats.
Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats.
World 29 Aug, 2025

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