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Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupts, spewing ash up to 1,600 meters

Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupts, spewing ash up to 1,600 meters

Eruption of Merapi, located in province of West Sumatra, took place this morning

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Bangladesh sets motion for general elections with maiden overseas postal voting
13.01.2026

Bangladesh sets motion for general elections with maiden overseas postal voting

Of estimated 12 to 15 million expatriates, some 772,542 overseas voters register for Feb. 12 general elections

Russian diplomat who died in Greek Cypriot Administration alleged to be spy
13.01.2026

Russian diplomat who died in Greek Cypriot Administration alleged to be spy

Independent researcher claims deceased embassy staffer was captain in Russian military intelligence

Suspected militants kill 4 peace committee members in northwestern Pakistan
13.01.2026

Suspected militants kill 4 peace committee members in northwestern Pakistan

Attack comes amid surge in violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

BRICS 'important forum' for cooperation, practical responses, says India amid 'geopolitical uncertainties'
13.01.2026

BRICS 'important forum' for cooperation, practical responses, says India amid 'geopolitical uncertainties'

Top diplomat S. Jaishankar unveils BRICS logo and launch of BRICS website in New Delhi as India chairs bloc for 2026

Russia summons Polish ambassador over detention of scientist in Warsaw
13.01.2026

Russia summons Polish ambassador over detention of scientist in Warsaw

Foreign Ministry formally protests detention of archaeologist Alexander Butyagin in Poland at Ukraine's request, demands his release