Climate effects from El Nino to worsen in 2027: WMO
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Ministry Minutes | Vietnam has no right to comment on construction on China's Xisha Qundao
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Iraqi paramilitary member killed in terrorist attack in N. Iraq
A member of Iraq's paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) was killed and another wounded early Thursday in a terrorist attack in the country's northern Kirkuk province, said a PMF statement.
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Chinese student posthumously honored for bravery in Australia
Chinese student Antong Jiang has been posthumously awarded a Commendation for Brave Conduct in Australia for attempting to rescue a fellow student in distress three years ago.
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Ministry Minutes | China dispatches third batch of emergency relief supplies to Nepal: foreign ministry
China's third batch of emergency relief supplies to Nepal was dispatched on Thursday morning, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing on Thursday.
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World Bank lays out reform agenda for Thailand's next phase of growth
Thailand can accelerate its transition to a high-income, innovation-driven economy by raising productivity growth across firms, people, and regions, the World Bank said on Thursday in a report setting out a development roadmap for the country.
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Namibia names provisional squad for opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Namibia head coach Collin Benjamin on Thursday named a 29-member provisional squad for the country's opening two matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers later this month. The Brave Warriors will begin their Group G campaign against the Republic of the Congo on Sept. 24 before
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Israel announces fuel tax cut to reduce record gas prices
Israel's Finance Ministry published a draft order on Thursday to reduce the excise tax on gasoline by 0.5 shekel per liter for public comment, in response to gas prices spiking just two days prior, according to a statement from the ministry.
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Russia to close Goethe-Institut branches in response to Germany's closure of Russian House
Russia will close Goethe-Institut branches in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg in response to the German authorities' closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday.
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German institutes raise 2026 growth forecasts to 1.4 pct
Germany's leading economic institutes raised their forecasts for the country's 2026 growth remarkably on Thursday, citing stronger exports and higher government spending. Meanwhile, they also warned structural weaknesses could still weigh on the recovery in Europe's largest economy.
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Shanghai Spirit represents the trend of times
Editor's Note:The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) enters a new stage with the conclusion of its 2026 summit in Bishkek this week.
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6.1-magnitude quake hits 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska -- USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 1117 GMT on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.
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Cambodia's milled rice exports surge 67.5 pct in 1st 8 months of 2026
Cambodia exported 792,212 tons of milled rice in the first eight months of 2026, marking a significant 67.5 percent rise from the 472,803 tons shipped during the same period last year, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said on Thursday.
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German FM regrets Russia's announcement of closing Goethe-Institut
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Thursday expressed regret over Moscow's plan to close Goethe-Institut branches in Russia, calling the move "unjustified" and saying it would further damage bilateral relations.
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'Supersized' El Nino puts world in 'danger zone' into 2027
El Nino has strengthened and could become a "very strong" event in the coming months, the World Meteorological Organization has warned – raising the risk of floods, drought and extreme heat well into 2027.
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Israeli defense minister threatens to hit Iran's energy infrastructure if Tehran attacks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened on Thursday to strike Iran's military and civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, if Tehran attacks Israel. In a video statement, Katz said that economic pressure and fears of unrest could push the Iranian leadership towards "desperate
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