Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.
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At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say
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Did Columbus Bring Syphilis to Europe? Ancient DNA Suggests So
Credit: John J Dunphy. In the spring of 1495, the French army, under the reign of Charles VIII, faced an unexpected enemy. Soldiers weren’t battling an advancing foe but rather a mysterious and grotesque disease. What began as…
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U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan leads delegation to probe free speech in Europe
EDITOR’S NOTE: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) represents Ohio’s 4th congressional district, which includes Richland, Ashland and Morrow counties.
WASHINGTON D.C. — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) recently led…
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Enemy concentrates 100,000 troops in Pokrovsk sector and over 60,000 in Novopavlivka sector
The Russian command has deployed 100,000 troops to the Pokrovsk sector and over 60,000 to the Novopavlivka sector.
According to a Ukrinform correspondent, Viktor Tregubov, spokesman for the Operational Strategic Group Khortytsia, informed about the data on…
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From Tashkent to Carnegie Hall: Behzod Abduraimov’s musical journey
Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world.
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Sussex couple detained in Iran allowed to call home for first time
Family handoutLindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January A British couple detained in Iran have been allowed their first phone calls home after several months of no direct contact.
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East…
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Ukraine counts on Japan’s leadership role in post-war reconstruction – Sybiha at EXPO 2025
Photo: https://www.president.gov.ua/
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha took part in the opening ceremony of the National Day of Ukraine at EXPO 2025 in Japan and noted the deep historical…
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China and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan
The Chinese and Russian governments have deepened ties in recent years, with Beijing refusing to place sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?
The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales.
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