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National News
Sep 01, 2024
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 1: Although the World Health Organization's (WHO) polio vaccination campaign in war-torn Gaza officially starts on Sunday, the Palestinian Health Ministry released footage on Saturday showing some children already getting their first shot.
Israeli forces strike near Gaza hospital
Pope to visit Jakarta mosque for interfaith harmony
At least 6 dead in Japan as Typhoon Shanshan grinds on
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries
Mild earthquake strucks UAE
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Ukrainian president dismisses Air Force commander
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Kyiv [Ukraine], August 31: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed Air Force commander Mykola Oleschuk from his post, according to a decree published...
Poland commemorates 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising with drone light show
Warsaw [Poland], August 31: Poland captivated audiences with a drone light show on Friday evening commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
NASA rearranges SpaceX Crew-9 team to bring Starliner crew home
Los Angeles [US], August 31: NASA has removed two astronauts from upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission to make room for two other astronauts awaiting ride back...
Vietnam's two major airports to see over 800,000 passengers in National Day holidays
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Japan proposes record defense budget
Tokyo [Japan], August 31: Japan's Defense Ministry has requested a record budget in a move aimed at sending a clear message to allies and adversaries...
Anti-IS raid in Iraq, 7 US soldiers injured
Washington [US], August 31: The US military conducted a raid in Iraq that killed 15 Islamic State (IS) militants but also injured seven soldiers.
Taipei former mayor arrested in graft probe
Taipei [Taiwan], August 31: A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate
Mexican drug lord, who founded ultra-violent Zetas, released from US prison
NZ backs Pacific Policing, commits to climate finance
South Koreans' overseas card spending hits US$5.18 bln in Q2
Mpox vaccines to arrive in DR Congo in next few days, WHO says
Security Council condemns terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso
Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends 50th session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Ukrainian army confirms F16 crash
Aug 30, 2024
Japan's jobless rate climbs to 2.7 pct in July
