Palestinian election commission announces results of local elections in West Bank, Gaza
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Iranian FM in Pakistan for 2nd visit in a day after Oman trip -- report
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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after security incident, shooter detained
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Israeli army strikes S. Lebanon, triggers mass displacement
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Rwanda launches national integrated malaria genomics surveillance platform
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) on Saturday launched a national integrated malaria genomics surveillance platform to help inform government policies on malaria diagnostics, treatment and control, according to a statement.The launch coincided with this year's World Malaria Day, which falls on
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80 suspects arrested in nationwide anti-drug operations in Afghanistan
Afghan law enforcement authorities have arrested 80 individuals on charges of drug trafficking following a series of coordinated operations carried out across multiple provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
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Burkina Faso launches national culture week
Burkina Faso on Saturday officially opened the 22nd edition of its National Culture Week in the city of Bobo-Dioulasso, with President Ibrahim Traore highlighting the event as "an unconditional act of cultural sovereignty."
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Kenya's Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe clocked a winning time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds in the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London
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Construction resumes on Jalalabad-Torkham highway project worth over 13 mln USD in E. Afghanistan
Construction has resumed on the remaining sections of the second lane of the Jalalabad-Torkham highway worth 13.26 million U.S. dollars, a key transport corridor in eastern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Public Works announced on Sunday.
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Fresh fighting reported in northern Mali's Kidal
Fresh fighting was reported on Sunday in the Kidal region of northern Mali, a Malian security source told Xinhua. The source said gunfire was heard again in the city, adding that details on casualties or damage were not immediately available.
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ASEAN officials convene to address Middle East risks to energy supply
The Philippines, this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), convened senior officials to assess the impact of the evolving Middle East situation on global and regional energy markets, focusing on oil and gas supply stability, price volatility and potential supply chain
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New EAC secretary general prioritizes financial discipline to drive regional integration
Tanzanian diplomat Stephen Mbundi on Saturday assumed office as secretary general of the East African Community (EAC), pledging to strengthen financial discipline among member states to improve the bloc's effectiveness.
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Promotional campaign held in Sri Lanka to celebrate Int'l Taijiquan Day
A promotional campaign celebrating International Taijiquan Day was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday. At the event named "All Things in Harmony Taiji Promotion Event," Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that Chinese cultural institutions in Sri Lanka is set to make more
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How China ensures energy security despite reliance on imported oil
Amid the energy shock caused by conflicts in the Middle East, China, despite its reliance on imported oil, has managed to absorb the energy market volatility, reporting robust economic growth backed by a diversified and resilient energy structure.
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UN chief deeply concerned by reports of attacks in Mali: spokesperson
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by reports of attacks across Mali and strongly condemned the acts of violence, his spokesperson said Saturday. The UN chief expresses solidarity with the Malian people, stressing the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,
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Driver killed as tractor runs over mine in Afghanistan's Ghazni
A driver lost his life as his tractor ran over a mine, which had been left over from the past wars in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Saturday, provincial police spokesman Khalid Sarhadi said Sunday.
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6 injured as Swiss flight suspends takeoff after engine catches fire at Delhi airport
At least six passengers were injured early Sunday when a flight of the Swiss International Airlines had to suspend takeoff after one of its engines caught fire on one of the runways of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the airport said.
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New York art museum showcases Raphael's rare prints
New York-based Murray Hill Art Museum on Saturday unveiled an exhibition of rare prints of works by Italian Renaissance master Raphael. Raffaello di Giovanni Santi (1483-1520), known as Raphael, is widely regarded as one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance.
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