Super-strong El Nino projected to persist into summer 2027
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China steps up satellite-based meteorological support for Nepal
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Iran's IRGC says hit 3 oilers in Hormuz Strait, 3 US vessels elsewhere in retaliatory strikes
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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway achieves breakthrough
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US forces struck 3 Iranian crude oil carriers: Central Command
U.S. forces struck 3 Iranian crude oil carriers -- Central Command
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F-4 Phantom aircraft crashes during Athens air show: media
A F-4 Phantom aircraft crashed on Saturday afternoon during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra Air Base, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported.
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Putin orders three-day halt to strikes on Kiev for US envoys' visit: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to strikes against Kiev, a move linked to preparations for contacts with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
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View of China-aided La Libertad Pier in El Salvador
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows dining and commercial facilities at the La Libertad Pier in El Salvador.The China-aided La Libertad Pier was put into operation in 2024. It has become a popular seaside attraction in La Libertad, featuring sightseeing and rest areas, dining and
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1st tunnel for China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway achieves breakthrough
The first tunnel on the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has been drilled through, marking a major milestone in the development of the cross-border route, the project company said Saturday.
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Philippine VP Sara Duterte posts bail after arrest order
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday posted bail of 360,000 pesos (about 5,760 U.S. dollars) for her grave threats case, according to local media reports.
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64-year-old Nepali woman rescued 10 days after mudslide
A 64-year-old Nepali woman was rescued alive Saturday in Nuwako district 10 days after the deadly mudslide on Aug. 26, local media reported.
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AU welcomes UN's adoption of maps that show accurate size of Africa
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly resolution that encourages the use of the Equal Earth cartographic projection in maps worldwide to replace the Mercator projection widely used so far, which distorts the
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Afghan entrepreneur takes bus ticket booking online
Every morning, Sadaf Afghan arrives at her office in Kabul to receive orders from customers and book bus tickets online, hoping her fledgling business can make travel easier for passengers in Afghanistan.
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When marine research becomes a political weapon in Taiwan
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan region have once again seized on routine activities by the Chinese mainland in the waters east of Taiwan to amplify what they portray as a growing "mainland threat." They have accused the mainland of using law enforcement as a pretext for
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Iranian oil tanker targeted in US missile attack near Kharg Island
An Iranian oil tanker was targeted in a U.S. missile attack about 10 km off Iran's southern Kharg Island Saturday morning, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
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Caitlin Clark shines as USA overpowers China in World Cup opener
Caitlin Clark marked her FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup debut with a record-setting display as the United States defeated China 94-61 in their Group D opener in Berlin on Friday.Coming off the bench, Clark finished with 14 points and 11 assists, setting a USA record for the most assists by a
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Explosions heard near Iran's southern Kharg Island
Explosions were heard on Saturday near Iran's southern Kharg Island, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
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UN adopts resolution in favor of Equal Earth cartographic projection in world maps
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a non-binding resolution that encourages the use of the Equal Earth cartographic projection in maps worldwide to replace the Mercator projection widely used so far, which distorts the sizes of continental landmasses.
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