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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search damaged sites

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people had been found dead after the magnitude 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake, with others injured or still missing.

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Malaysia moves 126 Rohingya from outside UN refugee office for screening

Police and immigration officers transferred the group from a temporary settlement outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur for identity and document checks.

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Pakistan monsoon death toll passes 100 as authorities warn of more flooding

Pakistan’s disaster authority reported 109 deaths since June 26 while forecasters warned that additional heavy rain could threaten river and low-lying communities.

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Marcos asks Philippine Congress for tax relief and lower power costs

The president’s fifth State of the Nation Address proposed a higher income-tax exemption, relief for small businesses and changes intended to reduce electricity bills.

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Singapore authorities say man will face terrorism-financing charge over Gaza transfers

A 23-year-old permanent resident is due in court July 29 over an alleged US$72.28 transfer and attempted additional payment intended to facilitate terrorist acts.

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Indonesia names interim central-bank chief after governor’s surprise resignation

Perry Warjiyo resigned for personal reasons before completing his second term, and Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti is serving as acting governor.

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Texas court order requires Discord to extend stronger child-safety settings statewide

An agreed temporary injunction gives Discord 90 days to introduce age-assurance and default protections comparable to safeguards used for its United Kingdom users.

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Indonesia suspends 833 free-meal kitchens over safety and quality violations

The National Nutrition Agency halted operations and funding at hundreds of kitchens after finding food-safety, hygiene and other compliance failures.

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South Korean stocks plunge nearly 11% as chip selloff triggers trading halt

The KOSPI closed 10.8% lower after the Korea Exchange activated a market-wide circuit breaker, while technology shares also fell sharply in Japan and Taiwan.

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EU expands firefighting support as France and Spain battle historic wildfires

European authorities said more than 300,000 people had been displaced as aircraft and crews reinforced national responders in France and Spain.

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Berlin investigators examine security failures after deadly Pride attack

German authorities described the van ramming and stabbing as an extremist attack; the suspected assailant was later killed during a police operation.

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Seattle police investigate multiple shooters after festival gunfire kills three

Court filings cited by AP describe at least three suspected shooters at Seattle Center; a juvenile was arrested and investigators continued seeking witnesses.

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WHO publishes seven-part policy package to reduce drowning deaths

The PROTECT package gives governments practical guidance on barriers, supervision, swimming skills, rescue, transport safety and disaster preparedness.

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