Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached 950 Monday following weeks of heavy rain.
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Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
Sri Lanka has almost doubled its military deployment to regions struck by a cyclone that has killed 627, sending tens of thousands of troops to help areas hit by a wave of destruction, the army said Monday.
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African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight
Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute when Liverpool drew 3-3 away to Leeds at the weekend, but it did not stop the Egypt captain capturing the media spotlight.
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Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia in border clash
Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for the latest eruption of fighting on their disputed border, which has killed a Thai soldier.
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Asian stocks drift as traders prepare for expected US rate cut
Asian equities drifted Monday as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut this week, with debate centring on the likelihood the Federal Reserve will continue easing monetary policy further into the new year.
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Trump takes limelight as Kennedy Center honors artists
US President Donald Trump took center stage on Sunday as host of the storied Kennedy Center's flagship awards program, praising select entertainers and his own forceful overhaul of the storied arts venue.
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China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion despite plunge in US-bound exports
China's towering annual trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time last month, data showed Monday, as a sharp drop in shipments to the United States was offset by surging exports to other major markets.
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Hakimi-inspired hosts Morocco the team to beat at 2025 AFCON
Morocco have home advantage, a team that has won a world record 18 consecutive internationals and an inspirational captain in Achraf Hakimi as they seek 2025 Africa Cup of Nations glory.
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Ukraine president to meet European allies after Trump criticism
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was due to meet with European allies in London on Monday, after President Donald Trump accused him of not reading the US proposal to end the war with Russia.
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