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Landslide Strikes New Zealand Campsite as Torrential Rains Cause Havoc Rescue operations are underway in New Zealand after a devastating landslide hit a campsite amid torrential rains, leaving several people, including children, missing. The heavy downpour has wreaked havoc, causing damage and power outages along the North Island's eastern seaboard.The landslide occurred at 9:30 a.m. local time at a popular site in Mount Maunganui. Eyewitness Nix Jaques described hearing a loud noise as the land barreled down onto campers. Emergency services detected signs of life but had to withdraw due to the risk of further ground movement.Authorities are actively monitoring the situation, as another landslide hit nearby Papamoa, leaving two more people missing. Elsewhere, a person was swept away in a vehicle north of Auckland. Despite the chaos, officials commend the swift response, which allowed for timely evacuations and reduced potential casualties.

Philippines Hosts Crucial Myanmar Stakeholders Meeting In a significant diplomatic initiative, the Philippines has opened its doors to various political and ethnic factions from Myanmar for a 'stakeholders' meeting' held in Manila. This unprecedented effort underscores the regional commitment to forging a path toward peace and stability within Myanmar's tense political landscape.Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, who currently serves as ASEAN's special envoy on the Myanmar crisis, spearheaded the meeting. In her statement on the social media platform X, Lazaro highlighted the importance of engaging in active, constructive, and meaningful dialogue about the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, a peace plan that ASEAN member states hope to implement successfully.Despite the crucial nature of this gathering, Lazaro refrained from specifying the particular groups in attendance. However, this meeting marks a step forward in regional collaboration, aiming to resolve ongoing tensions and promoting diplomatic engagements in Southeast Asia.

Dollar Steadies as Trump Eases NATO Tariff Threats On Thursday, the U.S. dollar held steady after President Donald Trump retracted his tariff threats aimed at several European NATO nations over issues related to Greenland. This decision led to a decline in the Swiss franc and gold prices while boosting the Australian dollar to a 15-month high due to improved risk sentiment and a surprise drop in unemployment.The yen continued to feel the pressure, staying near record lows against the euro. Japanese Prime Minister's recent call for a snap election and his promises of looser fiscal policy have influenced this situation, with the Bank of Japan expected to maintain its current policy during their ongoing meeting.The dollar was unchanged against the euro, holding at $1.1685, and remained stable against the Swiss franc. The markets had been rattled by Trump's earlier threats over Greenland, which he later softened by declaring he wouldn't use military action, calming investor nerves.

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