Rhododendrons bloom in Primorsky Krai, Russia
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China implements historic zero tariffs for all African nations with diplomatic ties
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China seriously concerned about EU cybersecurity, industrial proposals
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China slams Japanese politicians' statement regarding China's Taiwan
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Britain raises terror threat level to 'severe' after London stabbing attack
Britain raised its terrorism threat level to "severe," the second-highest level, on Thursday after police declared a stabbing attack in London's Golders Green "a terrorist incident" on Wednesday, according to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
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Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England
The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England.The Coast Guard announced Wednesday that the USCGC Tampa was found about 50 miles (80 kilometers) off Newquay, Cornwall, United
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US says Iran war has 'terminated' for War Powers Resolution purposes
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' for the War Powers Resolution purposes
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US House approves Senate-passed funding bill for DHS to end record 75-day shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Senate-passed funding bill that would fund much of the Homeland Security Department (DHS), in an attempt to end the record 75-day shutdown of the agency.The bill will reopen DHS without allocating new funds for Immigration and Customs
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Ceasefire with Iran 'pauses' 60-day clock on congressional authorization: Hegseth
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday he believes the ceasefire with Iran "pauses" a 60-day clock on congressional authorization for war.Hegseth made the remarks when asked by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine at a congressional hearing about whether the Trump administration would seek
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Iranian FM, Lebanese parliament speaker condemn Israel's 'aggressive' actions against Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have strongly condemned Israel's "aggressive" actions against Lebanon.In a phone call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the West Asia region, peace negotiations between Iran and
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Mexico slams US meddling in internal affairs, defends national sovereignty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday rejected foreign interference in the country's internal affairs after the United States requested the extradition of a state governor and nine other officials it accuses of arms and drug trafficking.Given the absence of reasonable proof of wrongdoing,
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Brazilian Congress overturns Lula veto, approves bill that could reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
Brazil's Congress on Thursday overturned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto of a sentencing bill that could reduce penalties for those convicted over the Jan. 8, 2023 attacks on federal government buildings.The measure, known as the "dosimetry" bill, lowers sentences for crimes such as
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Chinese vice premier holds video call with US treasury secretary, trade representative
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China's lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday evening with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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China warns against Japan's dangerous moves toward remilitarization
China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday warned against Japan's recent moves in the military and security fields, questioning whether Japan would once again bring disasters to East Asia.Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks.
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China issues working paper on Japan's nuclear ambitions
The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a working paper regarding Japan's pursuit of nuclear weapons on Thursday, urging the Japanese side to abide by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Three Non-Nuclear Principles – not possessing, not producing and not allowing
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Suspected gas leak in London leaves several receiving medical treatment
Multiple people were receiving medical treatment on Thursday following reports of a suspected gas leak at Farringdon Station here, the British transport police said.The station was evacuated after a few passengers reported feeling unwell on Thursday morning.
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US economy grows short of Wall Street expectations in first quarter
The U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2 percent in the first quarter, falling short of Wall Street expectations.
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Kenya's Sawe honored by president after historic sub-two hour marathon
Kenyan marathon runner Sabastian Sawe was feted by President William Ruto on Thursday after becoming the first person to complete an official race in less than two hours.
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