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Bear attacks man in public restroom northwest of Tokyo

Bear attacks man in public restroom northwest of Tokyo

Incident comes as Japan experiences rise in bear encounters

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Drone 'flown from Afghanistan' hit workers' camp in southern Tajikistan, killing 3 Chinese
27.11.2025

Drone 'flown from Afghanistan' hit workers' camp in southern Tajikistan, killing 3 Chinese

Drone struck LLC Shohin SM workers’ camp near 1st Border Guard Post 'Istiqlol' in Yol Border Detachment, with Tajik Foreign Ministry claiming 'criminal groups' operating inside Afghanistan responsible for strike

China issues fresh travel advisory, urging citizens not to visit Japan amid escalating tensions
27.11.2025

China issues fresh travel advisory, urging citizens not to visit Japan amid escalating tensions

Amid row over Japanese Premier Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan, Chinese Embassy in Tokyo issues 2nd alert in 2 weeks, urging Chinese citizens already in Japan to increase their safety awareness, protect themselves

South Asia must act together or face climate catastrophe: Experts
27.11.2025

South Asia must act together or face climate catastrophe: Experts

As new report warns of more frequent and severe weather shocks, experts say the cost of inaction will be disastrous for hundreds of millions in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

7 more die from dengue in Bangladesh amid rising infections
27.11.2025

7 more die from dengue in Bangladesh amid rising infections

Number of deaths this year rises to 377, with 92,784 cases of hospitalization

Beijing calls report about Japan weighing sinking China's aircraft carrier if it attacks Taiwan as 'sheer fantasy'
27.11.2025

Beijing calls report about Japan weighing sinking China's aircraft carrier if it attacks Taiwan as 'sheer fantasy'

China responds after Japanese newspaper reports that Tokyo views China’s first electromagnetic catapult-equipped carrier as priority target in event of attack on Taiwan