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South Korea has reported the first successful test of its domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle. The system manoeuvred at more than 6174 km/hr before striking a sea target, highlighting Seoul's effort to strengthen strategic defence capabilities as North Korea advances its own hypersonic weapons programme.
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The Baloch Liberation Army claims its maritime unit attacked two Pakistan Coast Guard boats in Jiwani, Gwadar district, killing 13 personnel. The group said its Hammal Maritime Defence Force carried out the operation and promised to share more details, while the account remains an organisational claim.
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US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides had agreed to stop attacks on energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the announcement was new information for him, sought details from Washington and said Ukraine would support the arrangement if Russia was ready to implement it.
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An airstrike in northern Sudan killed around 72 small-scale miners, according to Emergency Lawyers. The rights group accused Egypt's air force, but Reuters could not independently verify the claim. Egypt's military and foreign ministry did not comment, while the incident highlights the growing risks facing Sudan's informal gold-mining communities.
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The Pentagon's updated record lists 21 US military deaths during the Iran war, after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected a Washington alleging that official figures were incomplete. The record also lists 865 wounded personnel, while lawmakers seek answers about the accuracy and timing of casualty disclosures.
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A halt to the labour-certification process for employees of 8 companies has disrupted some Indian professionals' employment-based green-card plans. The suspension does not automatically cancel an existing visa or eliminate every permanent-residence route, but affected workers may need to consider a new sponsor, PERM-exempt categories or an overseas transfer.
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A sudden flood and landslide along Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River has swept away more than 35 homes and 6 bridges in Gorkha district. 10 people are reported missing, while the Nepal Army, police, armed police and local officials continue rescue, evacuation and relief operations in affected settlements.
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Nepal has reduced the legal waiting period for declaring people missing in natural disasters dead from 12 years to 45 days. The change could help families of 5285 people missing after the 26 August flood obtain death certificates and pursue compensation, insurance claims, inheritance matters and other legal processes.
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Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has warned of major flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River. People near the river have been asked to avoid the area up to Trishuli Dobhan until the floodwater passes and to stay in higher, safer locations.
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More than 35 Christian families have left their homes in Punjab's Sheikhupura district after a Muslim crowd allegedly set fire to a Christian man's pharmacy and adjoining home. The man was arrested after local Muslims accused him of sharing a blasphemous video in a WhatsApp group, while the charges remain unclear.
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A powerful blast at Riyadh International Airport has reportedly killed at least a dozen people and injured more than 300, with some victims in serious condition. Flights were cancelled or diverted, while Etihad and Qatar Airways suspended services. The Houthi movement said the attack was retaliation against Saudi Arabia amid escalating fighting in Yemen.
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A sudden flood in Nepal's Gorkha district has destroyed 35 homes and swept away several motor and suspension bridges. Authorities have urged residents along the Budhi Gandaki River and in low-lying areas to move to safer locations, while rescue and medical preparations continue.
