German inflation rises to 2.8 pct in July as energy prices surge
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Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, including two children, as new ceasefire push sees progress
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Bank of England keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75 pct
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Jordan's king, French president discuss regional de-escalation by phone
Jordan's King Abdullah II and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the latest regional developments and ways to achieve comprehensive de-escalation during a phone call, the Royal Hashemite Court representing the Jordanian monarchy said on social media on Thursday.
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Indonesia records over 5,000 wildfire hotspots as El Nino risk intensifies
Indonesia recorded more than 5,000 wildfire hotspots as of mid-July 2026, with the cumulative increase outpacing previous El Nino years, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said Thursday.
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Egypt says fire on 2 vessels at Damietta Port caused by drone
Preliminary investigations indicated that a drone attack caused Wednesday's fire on two gas-related vessels at Damietta Port on the Mediterranean coast, Egyptian authorities said Thursday.
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Eurozone GDP up 0.4 pct in Q2
Seasonally adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the euro area and 0.5 percent in the wider European Union (EU) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, said in a preliminary flash estimate released on Thursday.
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US second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 1.5%, misses expectations
US second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 1.5%, misses expectations
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Ministry Minutes | China strongly urges Japan to accelerate disposal of abandoned chemical weapons: foreign ministry
China on Thursday strongly urged Japan to provide useful information about the burial sites of the chemical weapons it abandoned in China during World War II and aid in speeding up the disposal process.
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DR Congo president inaugurates Chinese-built water plant
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday inaugurated a Chinese-built water treatment plant in Kamina, capital of the southern province of Haut-Lomami.
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Old wheels, new hope: Afghan state-owned factories feed families, fuel the future
The thick plumes of coal smoke and the thunderous roar of machinery that have operated for over half a century echo across Pul-e-Khumri city.
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Israel raises fuel prices to nearly 14-year high amid global market volatility
JERUSALEM, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced on Thursday that the price of unleaded 95-octane gasoline will rise 8.2 percent to 8.09 shekels (about 2.63 U.S. dollars) per liter, effective on Sunday, marking the highest level in nearly 14 years.The new price, up from 7.48 shekels (2.44 dollars), stands just below the record 8.25 shekels set in September 2012, according to ministry data.By contrast, the lowest price in recent years was 4.79 shekels in May 2020.The ministry attributed the surge to continued volatility in global energy markets, citing sharp rises in international gasoline prices amid higher crude oil costs and persistent supply concerns.It noted that the recent strengthening of the dollar also contributed to the rise in fuel prices in Israel.
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Sri Lanka suspends fishing in several sea areas over rough weather
Sri Lanka's Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has suspended fishing activities in several sea areas until further notice because of strong winds and rough seas, a senior official said Thursday.
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Japan begins 22nd release of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater into ocean
Japan on Thursday began a new round of discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, marking the 22nd such release since the controversial operation began in 2023.
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Iran's IRGC says 2 oil tankers return from Strait of Hormuz after 1 catches fire
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday that two oil tankers seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz via what it described as an "unsafe" southern route the previous night returned shortly after one of the vessels caught fire.
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More than ACs: China's smart exports are charging ahead
This summer, China's smart manufacturing has taken the global spotlight. Chinese air conditioners are keeping Europe cool, transformer orders extend into 2027, robot breakthroughs are attracting overseas buyers and domestically developed chips have become a leading export category.
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3 IRGC members killed in US attack on Iran: state media
TEHRAN, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Three members of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in U.S. attack on Iran, Iran's state media reported Thursday.
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