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Moscow sees record-breaking May heatwave
Moscow sees record-breaking May heatwave
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Trump says he will be the one to intervene in Cuba
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday his predecessors have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades and now it looks like he will be the one that does it."Other presidents have looked at this for 50, 60 years, doing something," Trump told reporters at the White House. "And, it looks like I'll be
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EU downgrades growth forecast, fueling stagflation concerns
The key question now dividing policymakers and markets is whether Europe's stagflation is a transient consequence of a geopolitical shock or the emergence of a more durable "new normal."The European Commission lowered its 2026 growth projections and raised its inflation outlook in its spring
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Chinese tea culture event held in Indonesia
A themed event titled "Tea for Harmony, Shared Beauty" was held on Thursday in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together guests from various countries to celebrate International Tea Day, which falls on the same day.
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Disneyland launches new summer attractions in Southern California to draw visitors
Disneyland Resort in Southern California is rolling out a series of new attractions, including live entertainment offerings and themed merchandise, as part of its summer program aimed at attracting more visitors, resort officials said.The resort is launching the program, dubbed "Kids Rule Summer,"
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Int'l Tea Day celebration event held in headquarters of FAO in Rome
Int'l Tea Day celebration event held in headquarters of FAO in Rome
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The repentance of former Japanese invaders serves as a warning to the world
"I shouted loudly and thrust my bayonet with all my strength into the chest of that Chinese man. He fell onto the snowy ground, sending snow flying everywhere. Blood rushed to my head instantly.
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Pakistan celebrates 75th anniversary with China
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Cai Dafeng, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, attended a reception Thursday
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Germany's 2026 growth forecast down by half on tariffs, energy concerns: EU
The European Commission on Thursday cut its 2026 growth forecast for Germany to 0.6 percent from 1.2 percent, citing persistent headwinds from US tariffs, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Poland summons Israeli envoy, seeks entry ban on Ben-Gvir
Poland has requested an entry ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a foreign ministry spokesperson told local media on Thursday, after Ben-Gvir appeared in a social media video mocking detained activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
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Namibia launches financing initiatives to protect wildlife
Namibia has launched two major initiatives aimed at securing sustainable financing for the country's community-based conservation program.
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Neuer recall adds intrigue as Germany names World Cup squad
Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad announcement contained several surprises, led by the late return of 40-year-old Manuel Neuer as the team's No. 1 goalkeeper.
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AfDB approves 235-mln-USD loan to foster employment in Morocco
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a 200-million-euros (235 million US dollars) loan to Morocco to foster employment opportunities for young people and women.
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Thailand records 8.24 mln short-haul tourist arrivals so far in 2026
Thailand welcomed 8.24 million short-haul foreign tourists this year through May 16, with China leading the rebound, as the Southeast Asian country shifts its strategy from volume recovery to value-driven growth, a tourism official said on Thursday.
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