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Death toll linked to methanol-laced liquor illegally brewed in India rises to 47

The death toll from tainted liquor in Tamil Nadu has risen to 47, with over 100 people still hospitalized.More than 150 people have required treatment after consuming methanol-laced liquor from the Kallakurichi district.As of Friday morning, 118 people remain under treatment in local hospitals.The death toll from the latest case…

After Hezbollah threatens Cyprus, Lebanese officials try to preserve friendly relations

Lebanon’s government worked to maintain its friendly relationship with Cyprus after the leader of Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, threatened to attack Cyprus should the country allow Israel to use Cypriot territory to launch a strike.Lebanon and Cyprus have had close relations historically, prompting criticism from some Lebanese…

Russia ‘open to dialogue’ with US: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is open to talks with the United States, but that they must cover “all dimensions,” including the Ukraine conflict. The U.S. says any negotiations over the war should be handled by Ukraine.Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defense agreement with North Korean leader…

Former Hong Kong residents embrace UK politics amid lingering Beijing fears

More than 180,000 Hong Kongers have immigrated to Britain under a special visa program, fleeing political crackdowns in their home country since 2021.Unlike many immigrants, Hong Kongers arrive in Britain with the right to vote.Some Hong Kong immigrants remain concerned about Chinese influence and potential repercussions for their families.For Richard…

US to redirect air defense missiles to Ukraine instead of the countries that ordered them

National security spokesman John Kirby announced that the U.S. would redirect shipments of air defense interceptor missiles that were planned for other countries to Ukraine.Russia’s military has increased strikes against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure as Kirby said it attempts “to destroy Ukraine’s energy system ahead of this winter.”Kirby said…