Security Council to focus on UN Charter, Middle East, Africa in May: Chinese envoy
The United Nations Security Council will focus its work in May on revitalizing the authority of the UN Charter and the role of the United Nations, advancing the political settlement of the Middle East issue, and promoting the stability and development of African countries, Fu Cong, China's
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Shipping through Strait of Hormuz falls over 90 pct, 41 security incidents recorded in nearby waters: UK navy
The British Royal Navy said on Friday that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, with the number of vessels passing through the waterway falling from about 130 per day before the conflict to fewer than 10, a decline of
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ASEAN journalists meet in Kuala Lumpur to discuss AI
Nearly 100 media representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and regional observers gathered in Kuala Lumpur this week for the 21st Confederation of ASEAN Journalists General Assembly.The assembly, themed "The Future of AI and
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Ivorian designer uses eco-fashion to transform community image
On a humble street in Abobo, a densely populated area in the northern part of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital, Ibrahim Kamissoko's studio stands out in a neighborhood once associated with disorder due to security concerns.
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China's zero-tariff policy opens wider door for Egyptian citrus exports
Inside a sprawling packing plant at the edge of Egypt's citrus country, workers in white coats and hairnets moved briskly along conveyor belts, stacking cartons of Valencia oranges as the fruit passed through sorting machines, quality checks, and final inspection before being sealed for shipment
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Tech cooperation with China drives digital transformation: Tanzanian minister
Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday.
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Tokyo Trials 80 years on: A time to cherish peace, justice and humanity
The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or Tokyo Trials.
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UN official hails China's zero-tariff treatment as welcome development
A United Nations official has described China's zero-tariff treatment of African countries as a welcome development in both political and economic areas.
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EU 'keeps options open' if US breaches trade deal: spokesperson
The European Union (EU) will "keep options open" to protect its interests if the United States takes measures inconsistent with the joint statement between the two sides signed last year on reciprocal, fair and balanced trade, a European Commission spokesperson told Xinhua on Friday.
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Britain's manufacturing PMI hits new high but supply pressure mounts
Britain's seasonally adjusted manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to a 47-month high in April, but supply chain and price pressures continued to grow, data from S&P Global showed on Friday.
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Trump tells lawmakers war against Iran has 'terminated' as 60-day deadline arrives
U.S. President Donald Trump told lawmakers on Friday that the war against Iran has "terminated," as the military action -- which was launched without Congressional approval -- has reached a 60-day legal deadline.
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Iran's supreme leader urges economic, cultural battles to defeat 'enemies'
TEHRAN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday urged Iranians to wage an economic battle and a cultural battle to defeat the country's enemies, according to a message carried by Iranian media.In the message marking the Workers' Day and Teachers' Day, which fall on Friday and Saturday, Khamenei said that after over 47 years of struggle, Iran has demonstrated its military capabilities against enemies and must also disappoint and defeat them in the economic and cultural battles.He described teachers and workers as the most effective elements in these battles, calling them the backbones of the areas of culture and economy.Khamenei also urged prioritizing the consumption of domestic products.
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US Department of Defense reaches agreements with leading AI companies
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday it has entered into agreements with leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies "to deploy their advanced AI capabilities on the Department's classified networks for lawful operational use."
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Poll shows 61 pct of US citizens say US war against Iran is mistake
A majority of U.S. citizens believe the U.S. military's use of force against Iran was a mistake, according to a new poll published Friday.
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