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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 3

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 2

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

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Pakistan: Karachi Blanketed by Fog and Smog, Flights Diverted, Motorcyclist Killed

On Sunday morning, December 21, dense fog and “very unhealthy” air pollution (AQI 215–282) blanketed Karachi, disrupting flights with six international services diverted to Muscat and Islamabad, while poor visibility and road conditions caused a fatal motorcycle accident and led to temporary highway closures in other parts of Pakistan.

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India: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Strand Passengers Amid Regulatory Failure 4

Major travel chaos continued at airports across India as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights. The cancellations, which stranded scores of passengers and mainly affected key domestic routes, are due to IndiGo's failure to comply with new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations.

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India: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Strand Passengers Amid Regulatory Failure 3

Major travel chaos continued at airports across India as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights. The cancellations, which stranded scores of passengers and mainly affected key domestic routes, are due to IndiGo's failure to comply with new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations.

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India: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Strand Passengers Amid Regulatory Failure 2

Major travel chaos continued at airports across India as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights. The cancellations, which stranded scores of passengers and mainly affected key domestic routes, are due to IndiGo's failure to comply with new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations.

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India: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Strand Passengers Amid Regulatory Failure

Major travel chaos continued at several airports in India as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights on Friday, December 5. The cancellations, which stranded scores of passengers and mainly affected key domestic routes, are due to IndiGo's failure to comply with new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations.

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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 6

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 350 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 4

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 3

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 2

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Nepal: Curfew Imposed as Gen Z Protests Erupt in Bara District

Fresh Gen-Z protests erupted in Nepal's Bara district, leading to violent clashes with cadres of the CPN-UML. Authorities imposed a curfew to curb escalating tensions on Thursday, November 20. The confrontations, which led to police using tear gas and the temporary suspension of airport operations, mark renewed political tension ahead of next year's general election.

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India: Bomb Threats Force Evacuations at Multiple Courts in Delhi

Multiple courts in Delhi, Saket, Dwarka and Patiala House, along with two CRPF-run schools, received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, November 18, prompting large-scale security checks across the national capital, forcing court proceedings to be temporarily suspended. Nothing suspicious was found after the inspections, said the police.

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A view of the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A Palestinian man walks amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Ants crawl on a large stone next to the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians stand amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A Palestinian man inspects the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians stand amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians stand amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians' furniture and belongings remain amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A view of the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians inspect the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians stand amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians' furniture and belongings remain amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A view of the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians stand amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians' furniture and belongings remain amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Palestinians stand amid the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A view of the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A view of the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

A view of the remnants of houses and barns demolished by Israeli bulldozers in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Two Israeli bulldozers move to demolish houses and barns in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Israeli forces stand guard as a bulldozer demolishes houses and barns in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Two Israeli bulldozers move to demolish houses and barns in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Two Israeli bulldozers move to demolish houses and barns in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Israeli forces stand guard as a bulldozer demolishes houses in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Reporters record as an Israeli bulldozer demolishes houses and barns in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Army Razes South Hebron Structures - Palestine

Israeli forces stand guard as a bulldozer demolishes houses and barns in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 12, 2025. The Israeli forces said the houses and livestock shelters were built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistan: 12 Dead in Suicide Blast Outside Islamabad Court

A suicide attack outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday, November 11 killed 12 people and injured 27 others. The bomber attempted to enter the courthouse but, failing to do so, detonated near a police vehicle. Authorities are investigating the attack, and no group has claimed responsibility. Pakistani officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, strongly condemned the blast. Eyewitnesses described chaos, with lawyers and visitors fleeing the scene.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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