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China says killing of Iranian leaders, attacks on civilian targets 'unacceptable'
The killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are by no means acceptable, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Thursday in response to a related query.
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Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected Thailand's PM
Anutin Charnvirakul, a candidate from the Bhumjaithai Party, was re-elected Thailand's prime minister after securing a simple majority in a vote cast by the House of Representatives on Thursday.
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Trump warns Iran of massive strike if it...
Trump warns Iran of massive strike if it attacks Qatar again
If Iran attacks Qatar again, the U.S. military "will massively blow up the entirety" of the South Pars gas field in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a post on his Truth Social on Wednesday.Trump's remarks came after Iran hit Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, after Israel
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China-Europe Railway Express – a new mom...
China-Europe Railway Express – a new momentum for an open world economy
In the first two months of 2026, the China-Europe Railway Express operated 3,501 services and moved 352,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units of cargo, reflecting year-on-year increases of 32% and 25%, respectively. A survey conducted by CGTN among global netizens shows that 88.8% of respondents believe
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African countries projected to borrow $1...
African countries projected to borrow $155 million in 2026
African countries are projected to borrow $155 billion in long-term commercial debt in 2026, a 10% increase from the previous year, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.The borrowing is aimed largely at refinancing maturing debt and managing rising fiscal pressures. As a result, total
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Study finds storms, warm seas drove sudd...
Study finds storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice
Unusually strong winds and warm ocean water likely drove a rapid plunge in the Antarctic sea ice in recent years, scientists said on Wednesday, shedding new light on a puzzling event.
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NASA rover detects some of the oldest ev...
NASA rover detects some of the oldest evidence of water flowing on Mars
Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldest evidence yet obtained showing how water once flowed on the surface of Earth's planetary neighbor.
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Reporter's Diary: Book drive to address ...
Reporter's Diary: Book drive to address boys' mental health
As a volunteer, I have always felt drawn to social issues that directly impact communities, from gender-based violence to climate change, and the persistent gaps in education.
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Chinese envoy says Middle East is being ...
Chinese envoy says Middle East is being pushed toward a dangerous abyss
A senior Chinese diplomat said on Wednesday that China is deeply concerned that the entire Middle East is being pushed toward a dangerous abyss.
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People in Mideast make preparations for ...
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People in Mideast make preparations for Eid al-Fitr
People in Mideast make preparations for Eid al-Fitr
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Preview event for exhibition on ancient ...
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Preview event for exhibition on ancient Andean cultures held in Vancouver
Preview event for exhibition on ancient Andean cultures held in Vancouver
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While Japan engages in victim-thinking, ...
While Japan engages in victim-thinking, China's soft power 'incremental growth era' spotlights importance of innovation
On Wednesday, the South China Morning Post published an analysis piece titled "Why Japan thinks China's growing cultural clout is something it needs to counter," thrusting the soft power contest between China and Japan back into the spotlight.The article noted that Japan's Ministry of Foreign
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Israel intensifies military operations t...
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Israel intensifies military operations targeting multiple areas across Lebanon
Israel intensifies military operations targeting multiple areas across Lebanon
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Ancient bronze treasures from southwest ...
Ancient bronze treasures from southwest China showcased in Spain
An exhibition showcasing the bronze civilization of southwest China opened on Tuesday evening at the Guadalajara Museum in Spain, presenting the region's diverse ancient cultures and distinctive social life.Co-hosted by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration and the regional government
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