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Albanese becomes 1st Australian prime minister to wed while in office

Albanese becomes 1st Australian prime minister to wed while in office

Anthony Albanese, 62, tied the knot with Jodie Haydon, 47, after their engagement last Valentine’s Day

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Sri Lanka declares state of emergency in wake of deadly floods, seeks international aid
29.11.2025

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency in wake of deadly floods, seeks international aid

Death toll from Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 123, with 171 others missing

Pakistan reaffirms support for Palestinian people
29.11.2025

Pakistan reaffirms support for Palestinian people

President Zardari, Premier Sharif make remarks on International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

Türkiye rescues crew of tanker that caught fire in Black Sea
28.11.2025

Türkiye rescues crew of tanker that caught fire in Black Sea

Fast evacuation boats, tugboat, emergency response vessel immediately dispatched, Turkish transport minister says

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency arrests 8 more over deadliest fire in decades
28.11.2025

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency arrests 8 more over deadliest fire in decades

A day earlier authorities arrested 3 senior staff members from renovation company responsible for housing complex’s renovation

Indian, Afghan pharmaceuticals sign memorandum of understanding worth $100M
28.11.2025

Indian, Afghan pharmaceuticals sign memorandum of understanding worth $100M

Under new pact, India's Zydus Lifesciences plans to initially export medicines to Afghanistan, later begin domestic drug production