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A deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan raises questions about regulation.

The New York Times·●●●●●●12 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇯🇵 🇶🇦 🇸🇬·16 Oct
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Major news outlets focus on whether building rules were enforced. Enforcement of safety rules directly affects children at school.

Japan's Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine during autumn festival.

South China Morning Post·●●●●●●6 sources·🇭🇰 🇸🇬 🇯🇵 🇰🇷·17 Oct
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The shrine honors Japan’s war dead, including convicted Class-A war criminals. Its ties to war criminals strain Japan’s regional relations.

Yemen's government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport.

Al Jazeera·●●●●●●11 sources·🇺🇸 🇶🇦 🇮🇱 🇬🇧 🇮🇳·16 Oct
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The report gives no details on casualties, damage or flight disruptions. The lack of impact details leaves travelers without a clear picture.

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Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to record low as pivotal vote looms.

The Guardian·●●●●●●9 sources·🇬🇧 🇮🇳 🇩🇪 🇶🇦 🇮🇪·16 Oct
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The 3,335-square-kilometre loss is down 41.8% in a year and 71.2% since 2022. Lula’s enforcement-led gains face Flávio Bolsonaro’s pro-resource agenda in the election.

Trump's MOAB threat to hit Iran would not destroy buried nuclear facilities.

Bloomberg·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇶🇦·16 Oct
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The weapon would not destroy Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. That limits its value against Iran’s nuclear program.

Hundreds march to parliament to honour alleged domestic violence victim.

theage.com.au·●●2 sources·🇦🇺·17 Oct
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A 31-year-old man, identified as her partner, turns himself in and faces a murder charge. Advocates say systemic failures leave Aboriginal women unprotected from domestic violence.

PM Wong visits Qatar and UAE on first Middle East trip since taking office.

channelnewsasia.com·●●2 sources·🇸🇬·17 Oct
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Qatar supplies about 25% of Singapore’s liquefied natural gas imports. Talks focus on energy security and economic resilience.

Iran assists Houthis with intelligence and guidance against Saudi targets.

The Times of India·●●●●●●6 sources·🇺🇸 🇮🇳 🇯🇵·17 Oct
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The support reduces reliance on direct arms shipments and includes help producing missiles and weapons. The campaign threatens Saudi targets and puts oil prices at risk.

SC calls internet access fundamental, rejects blanket child bans as pitting safety against freedom.

Mint·●●●3 sources·🇮🇳·17 Oct
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The court says broad restrictions may push children toward dangerous sites, backing parental consent, child modes and moderation. The ruling favors targeted protections over limits that may worsen online risks.

Trump plans a midterm travel blitz to red states won easily two years ago.

NPR·1 source·🇺🇸·17 Oct
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He previously promised to focus his campaigning on swing districts. His current itinerary departs from that stated midterm strategy.

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