Uzbekistan photo exhibition showcases growth; envoy stresses bilateral cooperation has deepened
The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in China hosted a photo exhibition themed "Dynamic Development of Uzbekistan" at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) secretariat in Beijing on July 21.
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Pentagon says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, seeks more funding despite anti-war sentiment
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday asked for more funding for the US war against Iran at a Senate hearing, where he said the cost of the war has risen to $37.5 billion so far, up from the $29 billion estimated in May.
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No US-Canada bridge can span the chasm Washington created
A bridge can be most revealing not when it connects two sides, but when it exposes how far apart they have grown.After several delays due to disagreements between Canada and the US, the Gordie Howe International Bridge - connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario - is finally ready to open.
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Lebanese PM vows to secure full Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon will continue its political and diplomatic efforts to secure the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from all Lebanese territories, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday on the start of the Israeli withdrawal.
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French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15
France's parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok or Instagram.
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Indonesia becomes the latest country to issue panda bonds, with $1b offering planned
Indonesia is set to become the latest country to issue panda bonds with the offering launch set for Thursday, as analysts point to the growing attractiveness of China's financial markets amid steady yuan internationalization.
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Stop the act! The Philippines never intended to bring its own people back safe
On Wednesday, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela posted an edited video on social media, selectively highlighting footage of the so-called "China Coast Guard officers beating people with batons."
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Trams collide on iconic Rotterdam bridge, 15 hurt
Two trams collided on a key bridge in Rotterdam on Wednesday leaving at least 15 hurt, one seriously, officials said. The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city, spanning the Maas river, and a major transport hub.
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Japan suffers heat 'disaster' as cities hit by 'cruelly hot' days
Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days", a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with emergency officials describing the soaring temperatures on Wednesday as "a disaster".
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US strikes Iran's Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz: media
US strikes Iran's Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz: media
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Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: media
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia on developing a civilian nuclear program for the Gulf country, with the door potentially open for uranium enrichment on its soil, U.S. media reported Tuesday.
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OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced AI models went rogue during a security test and triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face last week.
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Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday, according to the latest figures released by health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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Venezuela earthquake deaths rise to 5,346
The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,346, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday.
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