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Burnham to say he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ in first statement to MPs since becoming PM – UK politics live

Prime minister will bring upbeat message to adversarial Commons after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratings Good morning. Andy Burnham became prime minister six weeks ago, but today will be the first time he addresses…

A social media call to help Rasuwa brought a community together

A social media call to help Rasuwa brought a community together

As soon as entrepreneur Samaya Khadka landed in Kathmandu from the USA on August 26, he learned about the flash flood in Rasuwa . He immediately posted a status on social media urging people to help those affected, along with a list of…

Peru Plans New Mining Concession Rules as Chavimochic Contract Heads for November

Rio Times

Peru Plans New Mining Concession Rules as Chavimochic Contract Heads for November

Peru's government asked Congress for powers to rewrite the rules on granting, validity and expiry of mining concessions, while the US$750 million Chavimochic stage-III contract is set for a November signing. The post Peru Plans New Mining…

Rio Times

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Thai resort city Pattaya readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Thai resort city Pattaya readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors

THAILAND — A US aircraft carrier at the center of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on Tuesday, the first port call for its 5,000 crew since November. The resort city of Pattaya, a rest-and-recreation…

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments

DUBAI, Sept 1 - Iran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under an interim deal signed in June, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday.

Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting

Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting

The two allies were due to hold talks on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.

Cable crossing installed over Trishuli River to reconnect two Nuwakot wards

Cable crossing installed over Trishuli River to reconnect two Nuwakot wards

Kathmandu, September 1 A cable crossing has been installed over the Trishuli River to facilitate travel between Ward 1 and Ward 9 of Bidur Municipality in Nuwakot. The connection between the two wards was cut off following the devastating…

Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney

Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney

Three projected victories are ‘a message’ to US that Carney ‘has the support of the Canadian people’, says one lawmaker Canada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special elections in a result that showed voters backing the prime…

Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post

Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why US…

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