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Vendors sell food at market during Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Rabat, Morocco
Vendors sell food at market during Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Rabat, Morocco
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South Korea protests Japan's repeated territorial claims to islets
South Korea on Sunday protested Japan's repeated territorial claims to the islets lying halfway between the two countries, called Dokdo by South Korea and Takeshima by Japan.
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Voting begins in Laos' parliamentary elections
Voting began at 7:00 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) on Sunday for the election of members of the Lao National Assembly's 10th legislature and the fifth Provincial People's Councils in Laos.
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Denmark says Greenland does not need Trump's 'great hospital boat'
President Donald Trump said he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force.
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Afghanistan confirms Pakistani airstrikes on border areas
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Afghan government, confirmed on X on Sunday that the Pakistani military had once again carried out airstrikes on border areas between Afghanistan and Pakistan, causing dozens of casualties.
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Sudanese refugees return from Uganda, weighing hope against uncertainty
In a scene where tears mingled with smiles, Port Sudan International Airport welcomed on Friday the first group of Sudanese refugees voluntarily returning from Uganda, nearly three years after war forced them to flee.
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Champions' Parade of the Carnival 2026 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Champions' Parade of the Carnival 2026 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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London hosts Chinese New Year reception honoring Lisbon Maru heroes
A special Chinese New Year reception was hosted in London on Saturday by Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang and his wife, Counsellor Hua Mei, for the families of survivors of the Lisbon Maru and members of the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU).
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New Delhi Declaration: A new era for sovereign AI and digital equity
The 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi has concluded with a sweeping vision for the democratization of technology, signaling a shift in the global digital order.
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9 killed, 35 injured in passenger bus crash in W. Afghanistan
At least nine people were killed and 35 others injured when a passenger bus overturned due to reckless driving in western Afghanistan's Badghis province on Sunday, local police said.
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Mideast, Asian countries condemn US ambassador's remarks suggesting Israel's right to entire Middle East
ABU DHABI, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The foreign ministries of multiple Mideast and Asian countries, along with several regional organizations, on Saturday issued a joint statement strongly condemning remarks made by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee regarding potential Israeli control over the entire Middle East.The statement was issued by the ministries of foreign affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria and the State of Palestine, as well as the secretariats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States and the Gulf Cooperation Council.In the statement, the parties expressed strong condemnation of and profound concern over the ambassador's comments, which suggest that it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over territories belonging to Arab states, including the occupied West Bank.They categorically rejected what they described as dangerous and inflammatory remarks, saying such statements constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations and pose a grave threat to regional security and stability.The statement reaffirmed that Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territory or any other occupied Arab lands and further warned that continued expansionist policies and unlawful measures would incite violence and undermine prospects for peace.In a contentious interview with podcaster Tucker Carlson posted on Friday, Huckabee said Israel has a biblical right to claim control over the entire Middle East, or at least most of the region. It would be fine if they took it all, Huckabee said.The ambassador's remarks have drawn widespread condemnation from various countries. Iraq's Foreign Ministry on Saturday evening said in a statement that such remarks represent an infringement upon the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of states, in addition to carrying ne...
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Iran's FM, IAEA chief call for 'constructive engagement' to reach lasting nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi have highlighted the importance of "constructive engagement and using the path of dialogue" to achieve a sustainable nuclear agreement.In a phone call on Sunday, the
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Lunar New Year Concert 2026 held in Sydney
Lunar New Year Concert 2026 held in Sydney
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Bundesliga leader Bayern holds off late Frankfurt rally
FC Bayern Munich survived a tense finish to secure a 3-2 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt and maintains its lead at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday.
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