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Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidency 08 Sep 2021 - 10:05 am
Senator Panfilo Lacson waves to reporters before the start of a news conference at the Senate headquarters in Pasay city, metro Manila March 28, 2011. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File Photo
Japan PM contender Kishida urges new form of capitalism to end disparity, recover from pandemic 08 Sep 2021 - 08:25 am
File photo: Fumio Kishida, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker and former foreign minister, shows his notebook during a news conference as he announces his candidacy for the party's presidential election in Tokyo, Japan August 26, 2021.
Indonesia prison fire kills 41 drug inmates, 80 hospitalized 08 Sep 2021 - 08:12 am
An ambulance is seen at the main entrance gate of Tangerang prison following a fire overnight at an overcrowded jail in Tangerang on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, September 8, 2021. Reuters/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Taliban name new Afghan government 07 Sep 2021 - 06:41 pm
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan September 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Chinese activist Ai Weiwei says Credit Suisse closing his foundation's bank account 07 Sep 2021 - 04:01 pm
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei poses for a portrait during a presentation of his new exhibition
Philippines defers new COVID-19 plan, maintains capital curbs 07 Sep 2021 - 03:45 pm
Health workers in hazmat suits walk outside the Manila COVID-19 Field Hospital in Manila, Philippines, September 7, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Reopen schools or disaster looms, experts tell Indian authorities 07 Sep 2021 - 02:42 pm
Students wearing protective face masks attend their class as they maintain social distancing in Ahmedabad, India, January 11, 2021. Reuters/Amit Dave/File Photo
Singapore reports most coronavirus cases in more than 1 year 07 Sep 2021 - 02:11 pm
Swab tests are conducted at a public housing estate after a nearby food centre became a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cluster, in Singapore, June 16, 2021. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo
China's esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s 07 Sep 2021 - 11:00 am
Rogue Warriors esports team members train for the game
Mixing CanSinoBIO, Sinovac COVID shots induces stronger response than Sinovac alone -study 07 Sep 2021 - 10:45 am
A logo of China's vaccine specialist CanSino Biologics Inc is pictured on the company's headquarters in Tianjin, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), China August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
Hong Kong to reopen China border for some residents as govt eases COVID-19 rules 07 Sep 2021 - 10:36 am
A general view of skyline buildings, in Hong Kong, China July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Typhoon hits eastern Philippines, causing power outages 07 Sep 2021 - 10:01 am
A destroyed building is pictured in the aftermath of tropical storm Consons in Dimasalang, Mastabe, Philippines September 7, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Rupert Bulalaque Capellan/via REUTERS
Indian state battered by COVID now on alert for Nipah virus 07 Sep 2021 - 09:52 am
People are seen at a crowded market amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip 07 Sep 2021 - 08:16 am
An employee works inside a mostly empty Apple store during a lockdown in Sydney, Australia, September 7, 2021. Reuters/Loren Elliott
Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus 06 Sep 2021 - 07:38 pm
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Florida gunman killed 4, including mom still holding baby 06 Sep 2021 - 02:46 pm
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Philippines plans new COVID-19 lockdown strategy to help economy 06 Sep 2021 - 11:45 am
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3-year-old boy found after 3 days' lost in Australian woods 06 Sep 2021 - 11:40 am
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File / Photo Tesla advances huge payout to Musk after litigation delays
Image used for representation only. Man who damaged Porsche to escape dogs not liable for damage: Munich court
This combination of pictures created on April 25, 2026 shows a pricing board showing gas price at a gas station before noon (L) and gas price at a gas station after noon in Berlin on April 25, 2026. Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ / AFP German petrol price control law has backfired: economists
File photo Final talks begin on missing piece for pandemic treaty

Africa

Photo strictly for representational purposes. Source: freepik German tourist dies after bit by snake in Egypt: police
QNA / X Prime Minister of Libyan Government of National Unity, Greek Foreign Minister discuss strengthening relations
Peninsula Court martial over Nigeria coup plot to resume May 8
(FILES) Colonel Sadio Camara, Minister of Defense and Veterans of Mali, is seen at the meeting of Ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Ouagadougou, (Photo by FANNY NOARO-KABRة / AFP) Mali says defense minister killed in attack on his residence in Bamako

Americas

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP) Trump holds talks on Iran with security team
File Photo 600 Google staff urge CEO to reject classified military AI contract
Relatives identify one of the victims after a bomb attack at El Tunel, on the Popayan-Cali road, in Cajibio, Cauca department, Colombia, on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Joaquin SARMIENTO / AFP) Colombia blasts kill 19, injure 38
FBI tactical agents leave a house associated with the suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter after making entry at the residence in Torrance, California, late on April 25, 2026. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP Engineer and game developer: the US press gala shooting suspect

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