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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Java Island

5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Java Island

Quake south of Java Island originated from depth 58,4 km

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‘A safe Basant’: Pakistan revives iconic kite festival after yearslong ban
05.02.2026

‘A safe Basant’: Pakistan revives iconic kite festival after yearslong ban

Three-day festival marking the arrival of spring is set to kick off in the city of Lahore on Friday

US, Russia agree to reestablish high-level military-to-military dialogue
05.02.2026

US, Russia agree to reestablish high-level military-to-military dialogue

'This channel will provide a consistent military-to-military contact as the parties continue to work towards a lasting peace,' US European Command says

Kazakhstan is capable to supply 20 of the 60 critical minerals to US: Top diplomat
05.02.2026

Kazakhstan is capable to supply 20 of the 60 critical minerals to US: Top diplomat

Kazakh Foreign Minister expresses country's readiness to contribute to development of reliable and sustainable global supply chains

South Korea to lead US critical minerals initiative
05.02.2026

South Korea to lead US critical minerals initiative

Seoul to chair Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement this year

Malaysia bans electronic waste imports
05.02.2026

Malaysia bans electronic waste imports

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief says ‘e-waste is no longer permitted and must be strictly enforced, involving all agencies’