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Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwah kills over 600 The cyclone caused landslides and floods that have killed hundreds of people, with hundreds more still missing. Sri Lanka is trying to secure IMF assistance to deal with the aftermath of the disaster. Skepticism grows over DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal Washington hails a "historic" US-brokered Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal, but renewed clashes, mistrust between leaders, and warnings of US mineral ambitions reveal a fragile reality on the ground. Why Hong Kong's legislative election is far from democratic Millions of Hong Kong residents have a chance to vote for the region's lawmakers — but most of the seats have already been reserved for Beijing-backed "patriots." India's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was heavy with symbolism and carefully calibrated optics, signaling to the US and its allies that India will pursue its own course towards Moscow. Congo-Rwanda peace deal set for Washington signing US President Donald Trump prepares to host the Congolese and Rwandan presidents for a landmark accord blending security and mineral cooperation, even as fierce fighting continues in eastern DRC. How Donald Trump brings MAGA ideals into global politics In his second term, US President Donald Trump has taken his MAGA movement global, criticizing election outcomes, climate change initiatives and migration policy while backing populist presidential candidates. Myanmar: Drug production booming amid civil war Meth production and opium poppy cultivation are growing and expanding in Myanmar, according to the UN, with many armed groups using the profits to buy weapons. IndiGo cancellations snarl India's air travel for fourth day Air travel in India has been crippled for a fourth day as the budget airline IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights across the country. The carrier has been blamed for failing to plan for new safety rules. Finland: The money woes of the world's happiest country Finland cut Russian energy imports and closed the shared border after the Ukraine war, erasing €12 billion in trade. The shocks deepened the Nordic nation's deficit, already strained by defense and welfare spending. Heavy fighting for Pokrovsk: Is Ukraine losing the city? Russia claims it has occupied Pokrovsk. According to Ukrainian and Western observers, fighting for the city continues. How is the situation developing, and what dangers exist for the nearby city of Myrnohrad? US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four The Trump administration has faced condemnation over strikes on alleged drug boats. Legal experts have said such strikes could be a violation of the laws of military warfare. Police recover Faberge egg swallowed by suspected thief After six days of inspecting the suspect's bowel movements, New Zealand police recovered a stolen Faberge pendant that he had swallowed after being caught. US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas electoral map The move allows Texas to use a new electoral map that advantages the Republican Party at next year's midterm elections. The Republicans currently hold a slim majority in Congress.