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Economy & Trade

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu orders a forensic audit of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and federal agencies. The audit follows findings of fake agencies and ghost workers within the government payroll system.

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Conflict & Security

Indonesia's President Prabowo contacts a lawyer regarding a corruption case involving a former minister, while lawyers in Nigeria are urged to play a critical role in eradicating corruption. In France, a former Prime Minister faces judicial investigation for alleged embezzlement. Spain's former Prime Minister is indicted for corruption, and Indonesia's KPK continues investigating a Hajj quota corruption case.

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Nepal Flash Flood

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Disasters & Emergencies

A severe flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district, near the Tibetan border, has killed at least eight people and left nearly 400 Kailash-bound pilgrims out of contact. The flood destroyed villages, roads, bridges, and power projects, disrupting travel and adding to the region's disaster toll.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Hundreds of foreign tourists are missing in Nepal following severe floods and landslides near the Tibet border. At least 160 people have died, with reports indicating a significant number of foreign nationals among the missing. Efforts are ongoing to locate those unaccounted for.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Catastrophic floods and landslides in Nepal have killed at least 579 people, with nearly 2,000 missing. Rescuers are reaching the disaster zone as the death toll continues to climb. The disaster highlights the recurring nature of such events in the region, striking before communities can fully recover.

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Economy & Trade

Powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and widespread panic, particularly in the capital, Caracas. Tremors were felt during a baseball game, and residents described terrifying experiences as walls cracked.

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K-Pop Global Expansion

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Culture & Society

South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will fund ten mid-sized K-pop groups to boost their international presence. Meanwhile, K-pop agency employees accuse chairman Cha Ga-won of demanding punishment waivers for unpaid wages, affecting multiple agencies. Separately, Japanese media expresses envy over K-pop stars Karina and Winter attending a World Cup match, while group AHOF's single 'Sugar High' tops global iTunes charts.

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Sports

Lithuania's U20 basketball team secured a confident win against Latvia to start the European Championship. However, they later suffered a significant loss to Serbia in their second group stage game.

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Pitcher Updates

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Sports

Pitcher Go Woo-seok has been released by the Minnesota Twins as he pursues a Major League Baseball career. Meanwhile, Doosan Bears manager seeks to extend pitcher Takada Takuho's contract, and LG Twins manager plans to keep Park Si-won in the rotation despite struggles.

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Sports

A Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) game between the Fubon Guardians and CTBC Brothers faced controversy due to a stadium big screen malfunction. A live broadcast appeared during a crucial play, disrupting the game and leading to a formal protest by the Fubon Giants. The CTBC Brothers ultimately won the game in extra innings.

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Culture & Society

Veteran Nigerian journalist and publisher Dotun Oladipo has died at the age of 56. He was the publisher of The Eagle Online and former president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and various media organizations mourned his passing, calling it a significant loss to Nigeria's media industry.

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Global Strikes Continue

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Culture & Society

Sanitation workers in Birgunj, Nepal, ended their strike after reaching an agreement on wages and working conditions. Meanwhile, Nigerian resident doctors issued a four-week ultimatum for a nationwide strike over unpaid allowances, and Kakao's union in South Korea began its second strike over performance pay disputes.

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Europa League Qualifiers

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Sports

Several teams face elimination or advancement in Europa League qualifiers. PAOK will face Anderlecht, Ferencvรกros advanced despite a red card, and Hajduk Split was eliminated after a heavy loss to Pafos.

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Disasters & Emergencies

A devastating flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has destroyed the Rasuwagadhi customs yard, disrupting the main trade route with China. This event occurs just ahead of festival season, impacting crucial trade.

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Weather Forecasts

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Disasters & Emergencies

Taiwan is bracing for a week of rain and thunderstorms, with clearer skies expected later. Meanwhile, Vietnam forecasts evening thunderstorms nationwide, and Paraguay anticipates continued rain and thunderstorms. North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany also expects cloudy skies and rain.

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CIA Chief Visits Moscow

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Conflict & Security

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly made a secret visit to Moscow on a U.S. military transport plane. The unannounced trip, which has not been officially confirmed by Washington or Moscow, has fueled speculation about its purpose. Analysts suggest the visit may have been intended to warn Russia against actions targeting Europe and NATO, particularly amid ongoing Ukraine talks.

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Sports

Several teams faced elimination or advancement in Europa League qualifiers. Hajduk Split was eliminated after a heavy loss to Pafos, while Ferencvรกros advanced despite a red card. PAOK will face Anderlecht in the next round.

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Culture & Society

European monarchs and world leaders, including British King Charles III, have extended condolences following the death of Norway's King Harald V at age 89. Thousands of Norwegians lined the streets of Oslo to mourn the passing of their beloved monarch.

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Greece Aegean Plan

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Conflict & Security

Turkey rejects the legal validity of Greece's new spatial planning framework for the Aegean Sea, stating it has no standing for Ankara. Greece, meanwhile, has drawn a red line on undersea cable laying, intending to inform Turkey rather than seek its consultation. Turkey asserts the plan will have no legal effect from its perspective.

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Technology

Facebook and Instagram experienced a widespread global outage on Friday, logging out millions of users worldwide. The disruption affected users across various countries, including Chile and Singapore, with Downdetector reporting significant issues with Meta's platforms.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have arrested a suspect in a temple theft, while new luxury housing projects are launching. The city's historic Tan Dinh Market has been revitalized, but many bus stops suffer from neglect and encroachment.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's inaugural foreign tour bypassed India, prioritizing Malaysia and China. Analysts suggest this strategic choice reflects practical considerations over traditional alliances. The decision highlights shifting geopolitical dynamics in South Asia.

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Culture & Society

Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs urges synergy for dignified Hajj and Umrah services. The Ministry of Transportation will benchmark the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail's finances before expansion. Separately, a village partners with CSR for entrepreneurship training, and a university study finds high AI dependency among statistics students.

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Conflict & Security

Serbia is divided over state funeral honors for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, following his death. President Aleksandar Vucic suggested the possibility of state honors, drawing criticism from Bosnia and a warning from the European Union against glorifying war criminals. The EU stated such actions are incompatible with European values.

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