China sends 80 tonnes of aid to Venezuela to assist with disaster relief
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Israeli airstrike hits outskirts of S. Lebanese town
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Japan releases first official footage tracking China's navy vessels, prompting questions over 3-week surveillance gap
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Sweden and China renew diplomatic engagement to improve bilateral ties
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US marks 250th founding anniversary with fireworks in Washington, D.C.
US marks 250th founding anniversary with fireworks in Washington, D.C.
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ISA moves to challenge US, curb mining race
The 31st session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is set to convene in Kingston, Jamaica, in mid-July. One agenda item at this session has drawn particular attention: consideration of a request for an advisory opinion from the Seabed Disputes Chamber of the International
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From Beijing to Africa: How development partnerships are advancing human rights
The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development by the UN General Assembly. Four decades on, this milestone invites the international community to revisit a fundamental question: How can we ensure that all people enjoy their fundamental rights and freedoms? At
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"I was raised on 'qiaopi,'" says overseas Chinese community leader
"Ever since I was old enough to remember, I've known I was raised on 'qiaopi,'" an overseas Chinese community leader has said. Li Jiachun (also known as Chun Pailindeelert in Thai), president of the Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association, illustrated the homeland sentiment carried by
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Guinea-Bissau confirms first mpox case, activates response mechanisms
Guinea-Bissau has confirmed its first mpox case, prompting health authorities to activate national response mechanisms and call for heightened public vigilance.
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'Very dangerous' Super Typhoon Bavi nears US Pacific islands
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centers and made last-minute preparations on Sunday, hours before a "super typhoon" was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories.
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20 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo
At least 20 people have died, with over 100 others missing, after a boat capsized at the confluence of the Kasai and Sankuru rivers in the Ilebo territory of the Kasai province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Building a shared future on the China-Vietnam border
Discussions of China-Vietnam relations often focus on geopolitics, regional competition and strategic calculations. Yet along the border between the two countries, another story is unfolding every day – one defined by cooperation, trust and shared development.
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Early heatwave leaves deadly toll, fuels widespread wildfires across Europe
The extreme heat wave that swept across Europe in late June triggered a public health crisis while sharply increasing the risk of wildfires.
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US marks 250th Independence Day amid extreme heat
Americans marked the nation's 250th Independence Day in the capital on Saturday amid extreme heat and a charged political atmosphere, as President Donald Trump addressed crowds at the National Mall ahead of a massive fireworks display delayed for hours by an incoming storm.
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'Encounter and Enlighten' cultural exchange events held in Türkiye, Sri Lanka
The cultural exchange event "Encounter and Enlighten" recently arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, respectively, featuring inter-city dialogues on topics such as mutual learning among civilizations and urban development.
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Qatar resumes maritime navigation after precautionary suspension
DOHA, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Qatar's Ministry of Transport on Sunday announced the full resumption of maritime navigation for all types of marine vessels, effective immediately.In a statement, the ministry urged all vessel owners and operators to comply with applicable regulations and instructions, and to ensure the availability of all required equipment to guarantee the highest levels of safety and security during voyages.The resumption follows the ministry's decision on Monday to temporarily suspend maritime navigation and marine activities for all vessel types as a precautionary measure to safeguard public safety.The suspension was announced one day after Qatar's Interior Ministry said a Qatari citizen had been found dead and an Arab resident injured after a missing vessel was located during overnight search and rescue operations.According to the ministry, the vessel was found in the early hours of June 28. The Qatari citizen died after being struck by shrapnel resulting from military operations in the region, while the injured person was transferred to hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
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UKMTO reports attack on cargo vessel off Yemen's Red Sea coast
A cargo vessel came under attack by unknown armed assailants off Yemen's Red Sea coast on Sunday, triggering a distress alert, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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China's global peace efforts gain recognition at 14th World Peace Forum
Against the backdrop of accelerating changes in the international landscape and rising geopolitical uncertainties, the 14th World Peace Forum held on Friday in Beijing served as an important window for observing the evolving direction of global governance.
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