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Death toll rises to 8 in gas explosion in Pakistani capital
The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday.
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China, Lesotho vow to advance strategic partnership to higher level
Lesotho and China have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the bilateral strategic partnership to a higher level and making it a model of friendly exchanges and common development between countries with different national conditions and systems, according to a joint press communique released
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China, South Africa call for closer South-South cooperation
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation on Saturday with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, calling for both countries to uphold multilateralism and strengthen South-South cooperation.
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Chinese FM calls for advancing China-Lesotho strategic partnership
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that China stands ready to work with Lesotho to promote the unity and self-reliance in the Global South toward their shared modernization, and to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
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China's Special Envoy Zhai Jun visits Israel for bilateral talks
On January 6-8, 2026, China's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, visited Israel and held separate meetings with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Yossi Amrani, head of the Political Affairs Directorate at the Israeli Foreign Ministry, and Joseph Draznin, deputy head of the Israeli National
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Iran says US, Israeli bases in Mideast could be targets if attacked
CAIRO, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran would view U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East region as legitimate targets if Washington takes military action against Iran.Addressing the parliament, Qalibaf said that in the case of an attack on Iran, the occupied territories (Israel) as well as all U.S. bases and ships will be our legitimate targets, according to a report by Alarabiya News.The remarks came as U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly seriously considering authorizing a strike against Iran amid the latter's nationwide unrest.The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing anonymous U.S. officials familiar with the matter, that Trump had been briefed in recent days on new options for military strikes against Iran.Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.Amid the ongoing protests, deadly clashes have been reported recently between police and what the government described as rioters. However, no official death toll has been released.Also on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the country's economic situation and political environment in a televised interview later in the day.
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Iranian president urges Iranians to refrain from 'destructive actions' in TV interview
CAIRO, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that the Iranian government is determined to address the economic problems facing the people, urging Iranians to refrain from any destructive actions.Speaking to the state-run IRIB news agency in a televised interview, Pezeshkian also accused the United States and Israel of ordering rioters to create instability in Iran.The remarks came as deadly clashes have been reported in recent days between Iranian police and what the government described as rioters, amid ongoing protests in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship.
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Iranian president says US, Israel ordering 'rioters' to create instability in Iran: media
Iranian president says US, Israel ordering 'rioters' to create instability in Iran: media
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Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualized images
Indonesia temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Grok chatbot on Saturday over concerns about AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to deny access to the tool.
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Protests erupt across US cities after fatal Minneapolis shooting
Rallies erupted in dozens of US cities on Saturday after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, intensifying nationwide anger over immigration enforcement under the Donald Trump administration.
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Celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties, China, Africa boost cooperation in advancing modernization
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa. At this milestone, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is making his first overseas trip of the year to Africa, continuing a diplomatic tradition maintained for 36 consecutive years.
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China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
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Arsons, explosions reported in petrol stations in Thailand southern border provinces
Multiple petrol stations in Thailand's southern border provinces were hit by arson attacks and explosions late Saturday night, leaving one police officer injured, Thai military sources said on Sunday.
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