ELTE Confucius Institute marks 20 years of promoting China-Hungary exchanges
The Confucius Institute at Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE) marked its 20th anniversary on Wednesday with a ceremony in Budapest, bringing together university leaders, diplomats, educators and students to celebrate two decades of China-Hungary cultural and academic exchanges.
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Why UAE leaves OPEC and what it means for global oil market
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ starting May 1, 2026, becoming the second Gulf state after Qatar to leave the mechanism.
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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla boats
JERUSALEM, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Israel has begun taking control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from its shores, Israeli sources said on Thursday.The state-owned Army Radio reported that the navy had begun intercepting a flotilla, without providing further details.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein released video footage that he said was taken aboard one of the ships, claiming it shows that drugs were found there.The spokesperson did not specify how many vessels were involved or where the interceptions took place.The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in war-battered Gaza, departed from Barcelona, Spain, on April 12, aiming to challenge the Israeli blockade.
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Putin calls for building nuclear-weapon-free world
Russia, as a responsible party to and one of the depositaries of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), strictly abides by the letter and spirit of the treaty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the 11th NPT Review Conference on Wednesday.
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Trump says Iran blockade to stay until nuclear deal reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will keep Iran under the U.S. naval blockade until Tehran agrees to a deal with Washington on its nuclear program.
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Local workers, traditional skills support restoration of Luxor Temples in Egypt
At the ancient Temple of Montu in Luxor, Egyptian workers brush sand from stone faces buried for thousands of years and move massive stone blocks back into place using traditional tools and techniques passed down through generations.
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Chinese firm introduces electric heavy-duty trucks to Ethiopia's construction sector
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) on Wednesday introduced 50 electric heavy-duty trucks to Ethiopia's mega airport project site, promoting green mobility and development in the country's logistics and construction sectors.
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Police declare Golders Green stabbing 'terrorist incident'
The British counter-terrorism police have declared a stabbing incident in Golders Green, a north-west London neighborhood, on Wednesday a "terrorist incident."
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US Senate committee advances confirmation of Fed chair nominee Warsh
The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on Wednesday advanced confirmation of Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Federal Reserve chair with a vote on party lines.
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China, Australia should jointly uphold multilateralism: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China and Australia should jointly stand on the right side of history and on the side of multilateralism, jointly uphold the global free trade system and maintain the stability and smooth functioning of industrial and supply chains, play a
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US Fed keeps interest rate unchanged amid high energy prices
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to maintain its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75 percent as high energy prices added inflation pressures."Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, on average,
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EU adopts temporary aid framework to support sectors hit by Middle East crisis
The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a temporary state aid framework to enable European Union (EU) member states to support sectors affected by the Middle East crisis and rising energy costs.The Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) will apply until December 31, 2026.
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Police declare Golders Green stabbing 'terrorist incident'
Police declare Golders Green stabbing "terrorist incident"
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Nearly quarter of Lebanon's population faces acute food insecurity: report
Nearly one in four people in Lebanon are expected to face acute food insecurity between April and August, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
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