4 d. ago Pakistan’s extreme rain and floods kill 64 in one week, warns govt

Heavy downpours and flash floods have killed 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan over the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. The latest deaths underscore the growing severity of climate-driven weather events. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the worst impact, with 23 lives lost, including 10 children. In the Swat Valley, 14 people […]

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8 d. ago China boosts flood compensation as extreme rains trigger widespread damage

BEIJING – In a major policy shift, China has expanded financial support for people affected by flood control measures, pledging greater compensation from the central government and new protections for farmers and livestock owners. Under the revised rules released Friday, the central government will now cover 70% of compensation funds for those impacted by diverted […]

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1 week ago China’s military vows to boost combat readiness amid Taiwan president’s speeches

BEIJING – China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced on Thursday that it will increase its combat readiness to protect national sovereignty following recent speeches by Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te. A spokesperson emphasized zero tolerance for Taiwan independence movements. Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said at a press conference that the PLA is committed to safeguarding China’s territorial […]

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1 week ago Japan fires missile on its own soil for first time amid growing tensions with China

TOKYO – Japan’s military successfully test-fired a missile on its own territory for the first time on Tuesday, marking a historic shift in its defense strategy as it boosts military readiness to deter China. The Ground Self-Defense Force launched a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile from the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. […]

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2 w. ago Peshawar’s plum growers face losses as heatwave ravages orchards

Plum growers in Peshawar are grappling with catastrophic losses after an unseasonal April heatwave ravaged orchards, decimating nearly 90% of the fruit crop. The extreme temperatures, compounded by erratic rains and hailstorms, have left farmers in despair, with many forced to abandon their generational livelihood. According to plum growers in the provincial metropolis, the loss […]

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2 w. ago China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

ASTANA: In a historic first, the China-Central Asia Summit was hosted in a Central Asian country, as leaders of China and five Central Asian nations gathered on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the summit’s second edition. In a new landmark, the six countries signed the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation […]

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