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Heavy rain slams southern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides

Southern Japan lashed by heavy rain, resulting in floods and mudslides

A potent weather system has caused extensive rainfall in Japan's southern areas, leading to flooded communities and hazardous mudslides. The continuous rain, which started earlier this week, has turned roads into torrents and compelled thousands to evacuate their homes due to rapidly rising water levels.Meteorologists indicate that certain regions experienced rainfall equivalent to over a month's average in merely 24 hours, causing drainage systems to overflow and slopes to become saturated. The consequent flooding has engulfed entire cars, while landslides have demolished houses in their trajectory. Rescue teams in inflatable boats move through waterlogged communities looking for trapped individuals as…
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With Zelenskyy sidelined from Ukraine war talks, Trump appears to hand Putin a diplomatic win

Ukraine War Talks: Zelenskyy Sidelined, Trump Grants Putin a Diplomatic Edge

Recent developments in diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict have revealed significant changes in the negotiation landscape. The apparent exclusion of Ukrainian leadership from certain high-level discussions has raised questions about the evolving power dynamics in international efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis.Observers point out that recent diplomatic activities seem to benefit Russian strategic goals, with the former U.S. President Donald Trump's latest remarks and actions seen by some experts as inadvertently bolstering Moscow's stance. This change occurs at a sensitive time in the ongoing conflict, as military operations persist on various fronts without a definitive outcome.The current scenario poses…
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Kremlin says Putin-Trump meeting agreed, will happen in 'coming days'

Putin-Trump meeting scheduled, Kremlin confirms ‘coming days’

The Russian government has confirmed plans for an upcoming discussion between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, with the encounter expected to take place within the next week. This development marks a significant moment in international relations, coming at a time of heightened global tensions and shifting political landscapes in both nations.Official communications from Moscow reveal that the meeting was coordinated through diplomatic lines, but information concerning the venue, agenda, and length is still confidential. The meeting marks the initial official engagement between the two heads since Trump departed from office in January 2021, rekindling a relationship…
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France's biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading

France’s largest summer wildfire overtakes Paris in size as it spreads

An uncontrolled blaze sweeping across France's Mediterranean area has now engulfed more terrain than the whole city of Paris, as firefighters grapple to manage the swiftly spreading fire. The conflagration, which ignited in the dry hills close to Saint-Tropez, has turned into the most destructive wildfire in the country this summer, ravaging more than 105 square kilometers of thick woodland and brushland—an expanse that surpasses Paris's 105 square kilometer area.Firefighting units from various parts of Europe have joined forces with their French colleagues to combat the blaze, which has displayed worrisome resilience against control measures. Approximately 1,200 firefighters, aided by…
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US says secondary sanctions on Russia to go ahead, even though Putin-Witkoff meeting ‘went well’

Secondary sanctions on Russia to move forward, US confirms after Putin-Witkoff talks

The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to imposing secondary sanctions on Russian entities, signaling continued economic pressure despite recent diplomatic contacts between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American businessman Elliott Witkoff. Administration officials emphasized that the sanctions regime remains unchanged, characterizing the economic measures as separate from individual diplomatic interactions.This stance comes amid reports of a productive meeting between Putin and Witkoff, a New York real estate developer, which had sparked speculation about potential shifts in U.S. policy toward Russia. Senior State Department officials clarified that while diplomatic channels remain open, the sanctions framework targeting Russia's financial system,…
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