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Cave Rescue in Xaisomboun: Rescue teams in central Laos freed the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded, ultra-narrow cave for more than a week, with video showing a mud-smeared survivor guided out and handed to medics; divers had located five alive on Wednesday, but two others remain missing and evacuations for the remaining four were paused overnight due to readiness and rain. Gold Miners Update: A separate report says one of seven gold hunters trapped underground for nine days was pulled out late Friday, while four others were still inside and two missing, as rescuers continue draining water and navigating tight passages. Rescue Pressure: Teams say conditions are deteriorating and the operation is “extremely challenging,” with heavy rain complicating pumping efforts and raising collapse risk. Regional Tech & Fraud: At ScamReady ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, the Global Signal Exchange was showcased as a real-time tool to disrupt online scams, with major tech firms backing the initiative. Diplomacy Flashpoint: Taiwan sharply criticized Laos for endorsing China’s sovereignty claim over Taiwan, warning it could embolden aggression.

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