UK hosts military planning conference on Strait of Hormuz amid transatlantic rifts
The United Kingdom is hosting a two-day military planning conference in London starting Tuesday, bringing together military planners from more than 30 countries and regions to advance efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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'Cycle of death': Japan's easing of arms export rules triggers internal flak
Japan on Tuesday eased rules on overseas sales of lethal weapons, a move that has drawn wide domestic criticism. Some critics say it could lead to a "cycle of death".
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How Nenang Monastery in Xizang preserves heritage through digitization
Nenang Monastery sits on a mountainside, 4,200 meters above sea level in the Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Dating back more than 700 years, it belongs to the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Today, this historic monastery is undertaking an
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Kite fans from all over swoop in for a flying visit
Centuries ago, Zheng Ban-qiao (1693-1765), a county magistrate who served in Weixian, today's Weifang in Shan-dong province, wrote a nostalgic poem about spring fun.
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Int'l Chinese Language Day marked in Accra, Ghana
Int'l Chinese Language Day marked in Accra, Ghana
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10th Aswan Int'l Women Film Festival opens in Egypt
The 10th Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opened Monday evening in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan with a red-carpet ceremony along the Nile Riverbank, launching a six-day event dedicated to women's issues, stories, and cinematic achievements.Running from April 20 to 25, the
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China's commercial live performances draw 194 million audience visits in 2025
In 2025, China staged approximately 640,400 commercial live performances (excluding those in entertainment venues), attracting a total of 194 million audience visits, according to statistics from the China Association of Performing Arts.
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No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild
A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb is a place of no cuddles but lots of care. It helps injured, sick and orphaned animals — often victims of human activity and increasing urbanization — heal so they can return to their natural habitat.Last week, a female fox cub was found alone in a
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Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes
Competing for attention with Jennifer Lopez is no easy task. But at a recent wedding in India where the American star performed in a barely-there sparkly leotard, it was arguably the cake that stole the show.The towering multi-tier construction, several metres high and inspired by Rajasthani
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People-to-people exchange: China and Mozambique deepen cultural ties
As 2026 marks a year dedicated to cultural exchange between China and Africa, ties between China and Mozambique are evolving beyond long-standing friendship into something more grounded and personal.
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Tanzania's lion population reaches 17,000
Tanzania's lion population has reached about 17,000, the largest in the world, an official said on Monday.
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Celebration marking 2026 Int'l Chinese Language Day held in Kazakhstan
Celebration marking 2026 Int'l Chinese Language Day held in Kazakhstan
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University students celebrate Int'l Chinese Language Day in Istanbul, Türkiye
University students celebrate Int'l Chinese Language Day in Istanbul, Türkiye
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Inheritor passes on, invigorates shadow puppet carving in NW China's Shaanxi
Photo shows shadow play puppets displayed in Shuangquan village, Huayin city, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
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