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02 Sep

China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit

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China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for new development bank and financing options for SCO members . China and Russia presented their vision of a new international order at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit . Beijing offered new financial incentives to countries aligned with the Beijing-led economic and security group . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Rescuers focus on remote mountainous regions after Afghanistan earthquake

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Rescuers focus on remote mountainous regions after Afghanistan earthquake The Afghan Red Crescent Society says more than 1,120 people have been killed and over 3,250 injured . The Red Crescent also said 8,000 houses had been destroyed and the death toll is likely to rise . The mountainous terrain is making rescue work difficult, with volunteers unable to reach isolated areas along the Pakistani border . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Sudan landslide ‘kills more than 1,000’

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Sudan landslide ‘kills more than 1,000’ A landslide triggered by heavy rain destroyed an entire village in Sudan’s Darfur region on Sunday, killing more than 1,000 people . Only one survivor reported, according to an armed group that controls the area . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Australia moves to stamp out ‘nudify’ and stalking apps

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Australia moves to stamp out ‘nudify’ and stalking apps Tech platforms to be responsible for preventing access to ‘abhorrent technologies’ under reforms announced by Canberra . Minister for Communications Anika Wells said Australia would work with firms to stamp out “abhorrend technologies” while ensuring “legitimate and consent-based” artificial intelligence and online tracking services were not adversely affected . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing

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Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping begin talks in Beijing . Putin addressed Xi as a “dear friend” on Tuesday and lauded Moscow’s deepening ties with Beijing . The two allies have sharp differences with the United States amid disputes over the Ukraine war and tariffs . Putin and Xi attended a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on Monday . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Trial of Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase

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Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase Jair Bolsonaro, who governed Brazil from January 2019 to December 2022, could face decades in jail if found guilty Bolsonaro has always denied any wrongdoing and said the charges were politically motivated. A panel of five Supreme Court judges is expected to reach a verdict by 12 September. He is accused of masterminding an attempt to stay in power after losing his bid for re-election in 2022, which culminated in his supporters breaking into and vandalising government buildings in the capital, Brasília. Read full…
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02 Sep

No action against KCR, Harish Rao till October 7 over Ghose Commission report: Telangana HC

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No action against KCR, Harish Rao till October 7 over Ghose Commission report: Telangana HC The Telangana High Court directed the State government not to take any adverse action against former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and former Minister T. Harish Rao based on the findings of the report of Justice (retired) P.C. Ghose Commission . The order would be in force till October 7, the next date of hearing . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

DVAC ropes in AIADMK MLA S.P. Velumani again as accused in corporation contract irregularities case

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DVAC ropes in AIADMK MLA S.P. Velumani again as accused in corporation contract irregularities case The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has again roped in incumbent Thondamuthur AIADMK MLA and former Minister S.P. Velmunani as an accused in the ₹98.25 crore corporation contract irregularities case reported during his tenure as Municipal Administration Minister between 2014 and 2018 . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade

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Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade Just now Share Save Laura Bicker China correspondent Share Save Getty Images Beijing is hosting a huge military parade - a show of strength from President Xi Jinping The stage is set in the heart of Beijing for a grand display of power and military might that has been choreographed by President Xi Jinping. Eight huge Chinese flags flutter and flank the portrait of Mao Zedong, the founder of Communist China, which…
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