FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa
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Kenyan health experts urge stronger Ebola surveillance as cases rise
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13th 'China Through My Eyes' Youth Painting Competition held in Mexico City
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EU leaders highlight stronger ties with Hungary
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Namibia's Etango uranium project to boost output, jobs: minister
Namibia's Etango uranium project is expected to raise the country's uranium production capacity and create jobs and business opportunities for local people, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse said Friday.
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AU hails Formula 1's return to Africa as significant milestone
The African Union (AU) has welcomed the agreement to bring Formula 1 to Rwanda, describing it as a significant milestone for African sport and a testament to the continent's growing potential to host world-class international sporting events.In a press statement issued on Friday, AU Commission
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7 killed, 34 injured in funeral shooting inside church in S. Jordan
Seven people were killed and 34 others injured in a shooting attack during a funeral in Jordan's southern governorate of Karak, the Jordanian Public Security Directorate said Friday.
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Russia, Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire in Oleshky: White House
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Russian-controlled southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky starting Oct. 29 to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, the White House announced Friday."Both nations agreed to temporarily stop all military action in
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SMEs in Germany post higher profitability in spite of challenges
Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Germany turned out to be resilient and posted modest growth of profitability in 2025 in spite of prevailing challenges, a study published on Thursday showed.German SMEs generated an aggravate turnover of 5.3 trillion euros (about 5.9 trillion U.S.
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What do guests expect from 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan)?
Guests explore Xiongan and share their expectations for the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) ahead of its opening ceremony.
The forum opens in Xiongan New Area, North China's Hebei Province, on October 23, 2026. The inaugural meeting takes place as this year marks the first anniversary of the Global Governance Initiative, which China put forward at last year's Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in the coastal city of Tianjin. Running until October 25 with the theme "Rebuilding Confidence and Cooperation: Reforming and Improving Global Governance in a Transforming World," the forum brings together representatives from more than 90 countries to discuss the future of global governance. (Produced by Li Yuanxin and interns Zhou Huiru and Liu Xinru)
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Africa CDC calls for urgent Ebola funding as cases spread
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for enhanced regional preparedness and immediate release of pledged funds to avert further spread of the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak.Wessam Mankoula, head of the Continental Incident Management Support Team for the
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White House says Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in Oleshky
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, with the two sides agreeing to temporarily stop all military action, the White House said Friday in a statement.The localized ceasefire will begin on Oct. 29, it said.
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Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 270 prisoners of war (POWs) from each side, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on social media Friday.A total of 270 Russian servicemen were returned by Ukraine, while Russia handed over 270 Ukrainian POWs in exchange, the ministry said.The Russian servicemen
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Australia begins upgrading disease preparedness center to strengthen biosecurity
The Australian government announced on Friday that construction has begun on a new laboratory wing at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) to strengthen the country's ability to detect and respond to emerging disease threats.The facility, operated by Australia's national science
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FAO honors highlight China's efforts to strengthen global food security
As Chinese desertification control pioneer Yin Yuzhen was honored at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, her longtime American friend Ronald Sakolsky looked on, his eyes filled with tears.
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First Russian diesel tanker heads for US under agreements: Kremlin
The first tanker carrying Russian diesel has departed for the United States, with further shipments expected to continue regularly, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.The tanker, loaded with about 40,000 metric tons of diesel, departed from Russia's Baltic port of Primorsk and is heading
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People attend protest against planned cuts to Austria's university budgets in Vienna
People attend protest against planned cuts to Austria's university budgets in Vienna
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Urgent: Several feared trapped after 18-story building collapses in Kenya
Several people are feared trapped after an 18-story building under construction collapsed Friday afternoon in Eastleigh, a high-density commercial and residential suburb of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Police said the building came crashing down around 1:00 p.m. (1000 GMT), raising fears for
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