Radio recording suggests US still enforcing Iran maritime blockade
An audio recording from a VHF maritime radio channel suggests that the U.S. military was still enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, despite announcements of a peace deal earlier.
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Death toll climbs to 31 in northern Ethiopia bus crash
The death toll from a traffic accident in northern Ethiopia has climbed to 31, local officials confirmed on Monday.
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It's time for G7 to wake up from its 'leader's illusion'
The Group of Seven (G7) summit will take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains at the foothills of the French Alps, also known as the town of Evian.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax
US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on French wine and champagne unless Paris removes its digital services tax on tech firms, the New York Post reported on Monday.
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UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are "making children unhappy".
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Historic dragon boat race kicks off in Pakistan
A boat race jointly organized by the Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) provincial government and China Window, a Chinese cultural center based in KPK, took place on Sunday morning. The event attracted more than 100 racers from all walks of life across the province.
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Singapore launches mayoral fellowship to share urban governance experience
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday announced the launch of the Mayoral Fellowship, a by-invite program for current and former mayors from around the world to share experiences and build a community of practice.
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Myanmar's president arrives in Beijing for state visit
Myanmar's president arrives in Beijing for state visit
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Pakistan says US-Iran deal outcome of diplomacy, to host signing ceremony in Switzerland
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that Pakistan will host the official signing ceremony of the deal between the United States and Iran on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.
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EU welcomes US-Iran peace deal, signals engagement in next phase
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X on Monday that she welcomes the agreement reached between the US and Iran, adding that the priority now should be its "swift and full implementation by all parties."
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China welcomes US-Iran MoU
China welcomes the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, and appreciates Pakistan's mediation efforts, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.Iran's Supreme National Security Council said early Monday that a MoU between Tehran and Washington
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Asia-Pacific Community: China higher education expo draws crowds as young Indonesians seek wider opportunities
"I want to go to a university in China to study traditional Chinese medicine," said Yesyka, hugging a thick pile of admission leaflets.
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Green, innovative, inclusive cooperation underpins China-Pakistan relations as ties enter new stage
BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- As China and Pakistan commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the two nations are advancing bilateral cooperation toward a high-quality model focused on green growth, innovation, and inclusivity, according to scholars and diplomats attending the China-Pakistan Think Tank Forum in Beijing on Saturday.At the event hosted by the National Institute of International Strategy under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Khalid Mahmood, former Pakistani Ambassador to China, noted that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and other global initiatives proposed by China offer much-needed certainty in an era of turbulence. He emphasized that the partnership has been guided by consultation, cooperation, and mutual respect, principles valued by both nations.The shared philosophies are actively translated into practice through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is accelerating its transition from version 1.0 to 2.0 -- from solving infrastructure and energy bottlenecks to harnessing soft connectivity and industrial cooperation. Scholars noted that upgrading the corridor serves as a key driver to build a China-Pakistan community with a shared future.Traditional agricultural cooperation is gaining momentum. Citing a chili pepper project, CASS researcher Yang Chao noted that it has doubled or tripled farmers' incomes compared to wheat farming. Officially recognized by both governments as a flagship agricultural initiative under the CPEC, the initiative exemplifies that bilateral cooperation is expanding into rural development and people-to-people exchanges.Data shows that agricultural products account for 26 percent of Pakistan's top ten exports to China, generating a trade surplus of roughly 500 million U.S. dollars for Pakistan.Green development is another key sector accelerating the upgrading process. Aizaz Khan, deputy head of mission at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, identified green energy and climate resilience ...
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Chinese brands’ growing presence in South Korea highlights upgraded competitiveness, deeper economic ties: expert
Chinese brands are gaining ground in South Korea, from electric vehicles (EVs) and smart devices to tea drinks and cosmetics, highlighting stronger competitiveness and a broader shift in bilateral ties toward more horizontal competition and cooperation amid closer, mutually beneficial economic
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