Russia strikes two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, hits port of Mykolaiv
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Agencies): Russian forces struck on Tuesday at least two Ukrainian vessels, including a bulk carrier delivering military cargo in the Black Sea and a vessel in the port of Mykolaiv, the Russian Defence Ministry said.It said it had also targeted the port of Mykolaiv itself."As a result...
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Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest
NEW DELHI, July 28 (Reuters): Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended.The surveillance controversy erupted during last week's...
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Amnesty condemns Malaysia for detaining Rohingya asylum seekers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (AFP): Rights group Amnesty International voiced concern on Tuesday after Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers at a UN facility in Kuala Lumpur.The group had travelled by bus to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) compound in the capital early Monday, after...
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Japan issues tsunami alert after strong quake hits Kumamoto, many feared dead
TOKYO, July 28 (Agencies): Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the country's southwest on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of households.Dozens of people were hospitalised after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many were feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed...
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