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Morocco Earthquake Aftershocks Continue as International Aid Arrives
Morocco continues recovery efforts from devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake as international aid arrives and aftershocks persist across Atlas Mountains.
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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Fifteen Years
Japan's central bank raises interest rates for the first time since 2007, ending the world's last negative rate policy amid rising wages and sustained inflation.
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South Korea Extends Mandatory Military Service to 21 Months
South Korea extends mandatory military service to 21 months starting January 2025, citing North Korean threats and regional security challenges.
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Indonesia’s New Capital City Nusantara Opens First Government Offices
Indonesia opens first government offices in Nusantara, marking a historic milestone in the world's largest planned capital relocation project.
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Antarctic Ice Sheet Shows Unprecedented Melting Rate According to NASA Research
NASA research reveals Antarctic ice melting at unprecedented rates, with West Antarctica losing ice three times faster than previous measurements, threatening global coastlines.
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China Announces Complete Ban on Single-Use Plastics Starting January 2027
China announces comprehensive single-use plastic ban starting January 2027, potentially eliminating 45 million tons of waste annually and reshaping global supply chains.
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Pakistan Floods Displace Millions as Monsoon Season Intensifies Early
Pakistan faces massive displacement as early monsoon floods affect over 3 million people, highlighting urgent climate adaptation needs.
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Germany’s Coalition Government Collapses Over Energy Policy Disputes
Germany's coalition government collapses over irreconcilable energy policy differences, forcing early elections and creating EU-wide uncertainty.
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Russia and Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Exchange Deal After Months of Negotiations
Russia and Ukraine reach landmark prisoner exchange deal after months of Turkey and UAE-mediated negotiations, securing release of over 200 individuals from both sides.
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Record Heat Wave Forces School Closures Across Southern Spain and Portugal
Record-breaking temperatures above 45°C force hundreds of school closures across Spain and Portugal, exposing critical infrastructure gaps as students face extended disruptions.
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