FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa
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Roundup: UN General Assembly concludes general debate
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SCO national coordinators' meeting held in Islamabad
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S.Korean president cites increased exports in calling China ties 'important'; pragmatic diplomacy yields win-win outcomes: expert
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Final US response to proposed Hormuz plan expected on Tuesday: Iran's FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said Iran expects to receive on Tuesday the final U.S. response to its proposed plan for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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ASEAN talks on strengthening regional information, media cooperation
Laos hosted the 27th meeting of the ASEAN committee on culture and information's sub-committee on information (COCI-SCI), bringing together representatives from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat to strengthen regional cooperation in information and media.
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Israel says senior Hamas commander killed in Gaza strike
Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Izz al-Din al-Bik, commander of Hamas's northern Gaza brigade, in an overnight airstrike in the Gaza Strip.A joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said al-Bik had been involved in planning attacks against Israeli
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Central Tokyo records longest rainy streak at 34 straight days
Rain has fallen in central Tokyo for 34 consecutive days through Tuesday, marking the longest streak on record, Kyodo News reported.The wet spell began on August 27 as typhoons, a stalled autumn rain front, and a trough of low pressure contributed to the repeated precipitation in the area.It
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22nd edition of Doha Jewelry and Watches Exhibition opens in Qatar
22nd edition of Doha Jewelry and Watches Exhibition opens in Qatar
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Dengue cases in Sri Lanka exceed 100,000
Sri Lanka has reported more than 100,000 dengue cases and 77 deaths so far in 2026, according to the tally by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health.A total of 100,127 dengue cases had been recorded as of midnight on Sunday, according to the ministry.Among the provinces, the Western Province recorded
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IOC launches Trustworthy AI Framework
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched its first Trustworthy AI Framework for the Olympic Movement, aimed at guiding organizations in using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, ethically and with confidence.
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Japanese gov't decides to convene extra Diet session from next Monday
The Japanese government has formally decided to convene an extraordinary Diet session from next Monday, local media reported Tuesday.Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara conveyed the plan to the directors of the steering committees of both houses of the Diet, Japan's parliament, according to Kyodo
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1 dead amid flooding in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region
One person died amid flooding in Launglon township in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region as of Monday afternoon, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement told Xinhua on Tuesday.So far, a total of 24,089 people have been affected by torrential rains and flash floods that
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Afghanistan inaugurates key 43-km segment of Herat-Khaf railway
Afghanistan has inaugurated the first phase of the fourth section of the strategic Herat-Khaf railway, a 43-kilometer stretch valued at 58.5 million U.S. dollars, the Herat provincial government office announced in a statement on Monday.Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in western Herat
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Jewish worshippers attend prayer ceremony during Sukkot holiday in Jerusalem
Jewish worshippers attend prayer ceremony during Sukkot holiday in Jerusalem
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World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
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Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people
Floodwaters in Thailand's capital were slowly receding on Monday after nearly continuous rainfall over the weekend, although some neighborhoods and major roads remained inundated.
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Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land
Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said.
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