Category: 2. World

Tsunami Warning Is Downgraded After 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan – The New York Times
1. Tsunami Warning Is Downgraded After 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan The New York Times
2. 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Japan’s east coast: local authorities Dawn
3. Major earthquake strikes Japan’s north-east coast BBC
4. Japan tells residents to…
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December 8, 2025
30 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake in Japan, warning of more stronger tremors

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday that 30 people were injured in a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 that struck northeastern Japan the previous night, warning of similar or even stronger tremors in Pacific coastal areas.

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December 8, 2025
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia breaks out again – The Economist
1. Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia breaks out again The Economist
2. Thailand-Cambodia updates: Thousands flee clashes as border row reignites Al Jazeera
3. Thailand launches air strikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignite Dawn
4. Trump-brokered…
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December 8, 2025
Large Earthquake Strikes Japan: The Latest

Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Rocks North Japan Coast

A large earthquake struck near Japan’s east coast late Monday night local time, triggering tsunami waves and injuring several people nearby.

The quake was given a preliminary rating of 7.6,…

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December 8, 2025
Teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped girl, 15, sentenced | Warwickshire

Two teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl have been given custodial sentences.

Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, face possible deportation and were ordered to register as sex offenders following the…

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December 8, 2025
Syria’s president vows to promote coexistence, reconciliation one year after Assad’s ousting – Arab News
1. Syria’s president vows to promote coexistence, reconciliation one year after Assad’s ousting Arab News
2. With flags and fireworks, Syrians celebrate one year since fall of al-Assad Al Jazeera
3. Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the…
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December 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals – Dawn
1. Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals Dawn
2. New 785km rail to cut Riyadh–Doha travel to 2 hours, create 30,000 jobs Gulf News
3. Amir hails strategic opportunity in latest Qatari-Saudi coordination council talks Gulf Times
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December 8, 2025
Global leaders commit $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts – Reuters
1. Global leaders commit $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts Reuters
2. Pakistan pledges $639.54m for polio eradication The Express Tribune
3. WHO Director-General’s remarks at Abu Dhabi Finance Week Goalkeepers event: “Investing in…
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December 8, 2025
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast

TOKYO — A powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (27 inches) in Pacific coast communities and warnings of potentially higher surges, the Japanese Meteorological…

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December 8, 2025
Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England – Reuters
1. Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England Reuters
2. Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape BBC
3. Teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped girl, 15, sentenced The Guardian
4. This should be the smoking gun that…
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December 8, 2025