Fiji issues alerts for heavy rain, strong winds
The Fiji Meteorological Service issued alerts Thursday for heavy rain and strong winds in the Western Division and Kadavu Island, as Tropical Disturbance TD09F is intensifying and is highly likely to develop into a tropical cyclone.
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World Economic Forum CEO Brende resigns following investigation into ties with Epstein
Borge Brende, president and CEO of the Geneva-based World Economic Forum, announced his decision to step down on Thursday after the forum launched an investigation into his relations with late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Philippines shifts to surface search for 14 missing after final dive at sunken ferry
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday it is shifting operations to surface search efforts and community coordination to locate 14 individuals still missing following the completion of a final underwater re-sweep of the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan province in the southern
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Iranian official says deal with US within reach if not making nuclear weapons main focus
A senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that if not making nuclear weapons by Tehran is the main issue in indirect talks with the United States, an immediate agreement is within reach.
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Russia foils terror plot targeting senior military officer in St. Petersburg
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted a planned terrorist attack targeting a senior military officer in St. Petersburg.
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Iranian, US delegations demonstrate 'unprecedented openness' to new solutions -- Omani foreign ministry
The Iranian and U.S. delegations demonstrated "unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas and solutions" in the latest round of indirect nuclear talks on Thursday, according to an Omani Foreign Ministry statement on social media platform X.
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Western Russian region achieves carbon neutrality in 2025
Russia's Arkhangelsk region reached carbon neutrality in 2025, with greenhouse gas emissions from human activities fully offset by natural absorption, local authorities said Thursday. The milestone was made possible primarily by large-scale forest restoration efforts, Igor Muraev, deputy chairman of
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Thailand's industrial output rises 1.46 pct in January
Thailand's industrial output grew for a second straight month in January, driven by continued expansion in auto production and campaign activities leading up to the February general election, official data showed on Thursday.
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Chinese mainland, Hong Kong rank among Singapore's top services import partners in 2024
The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong were Singapore's third- and fourth-largest partners for services imports in 2024, respectively, the Singapore Department of Statistics said on Thursday.
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Scientists in Australia develop nano-cage to trap toxic PFAS in water
Scientists in Australia have developed a new method to remove persistent toxic PFAS chemicals from contaminated water, tackling a major environmental challenge. The research team has discovered adsorbents that effectively capture PFAS, including short-chain forms that are especially difficult to
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Ministry minutes | China supports Iranian government and people in safeguarding national stability and legitimate rights
China supports the Iranian government and people in safeguarding national stability and their legitimate rights and interests, and hopes that all parties will cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialogue.
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S. Korea's household income rises 4.0 pct in Q4
South Korea's household income rose for the 10th straight quarter due to an expansion in earned and business incomes, statistical ministry data showed Thursday. On a nominal basis, the monthly average income per household with one or more family members grew 4.0 percent from a year earlier to
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Zelensky, Trump hold phone talks on future peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said late Wednesday that he spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump about preparations for future talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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New York Philharmonic presents vibrant concert to celebrate Chinese New Year
New York Philharmonic presents vibrant concert to celebrate Chinese New Year
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