Construction resumes on Jalalabad-Torkham highway project worth over 13 mln USD in E. Afghanistan
Construction has resumed on the remaining sections of the second lane of the Jalalabad-Torkham highway worth 13.26 million U.S. dollars, a key transport corridor in eastern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Public Works announced on Sunday.
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ASEAN officials convene to address Middle East risks to energy supply
The Philippines, this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), convened senior officials to assess the impact of the evolving Middle East situation on global and regional energy markets, focusing on oil and gas supply stability, price volatility and potential supply chain
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New EAC secretary general prioritizes financial discipline to drive regional integration
Tanzanian diplomat Stephen Mbundi on Saturday assumed office as secretary general of the East African Community (EAC), pledging to strengthen financial discipline among member states to improve the bloc's effectiveness.
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Promotional campaign held in Sri Lanka to celebrate Int'l Taijiquan Day
A promotional campaign celebrating International Taijiquan Day was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday. At the event named "All Things in Harmony Taiji Promotion Event," Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that Chinese cultural institutions in Sri Lanka is set to make more
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Driver killed as tractor runs over mine in Afghanistan's Ghazni
A driver lost his life as his tractor ran over a mine, which had been left over from the past wars in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Saturday, provincial police spokesman Khalid Sarhadi said Sunday.
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6 injured as Swiss flight suspends takeoff after engine catches fire at Delhi airport
At least six passengers were injured early Sunday when a flight of the Swiss International Airlines had to suspend takeoff after one of its engines caught fire on one of the runways of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the airport said.
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New York art museum showcases Raphael's rare prints
New York-based Murray Hill Art Museum on Saturday unveiled an exhibition of rare prints of works by Italian Renaissance master Raphael. Raffaello di Giovanni Santi (1483-1520), known as Raphael, is widely regarded as one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance.
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Secret Service agent shot at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A U.S. Secret Service agent was shot in protective gear on Saturday at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and has been hospitalized, U.S. media reported.
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Fijian students celebrate Int'l Chinese Language Day
Teachers and students of a Fijian school have celebrated the International Chinese Language Day in Suva, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange and mutual respect.
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China's zero-tariff policy to boost certainty, confidence in South Africa's pecan industry, says association leader
China's upcoming zero-tariff measures will bring greater certainty and confidence to South Africa's pecan industry and represent a win-win policy for both countries, an industry association leader has said.
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5.9-magnitude quake hits Mongolia -- GFZ
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Mongolia on Sunday afternoon, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
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Top DPRK leader visits troops on key military anniversary
Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Saturday visited a combined unit under the mechanized infantry division of the Korean People's Army in the western area, on the occasion of the
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'Completely unnecessary': German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes US-Israeli war with Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday criticized the military conflict against Iran led by the United States and Israel, describing it as a "completely unnecessary war" that threatens the very foundations of the global economy.
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Al Ahli retain AFC Champions League Elite trophy with extra-time win over Machida Zelvia
Ten-man Al Ahli successfully defended their AFC Champions League Elite title at home in Saudi Arabia, after edging Japan's Machida Zelvia 1-0 in extra time in Jeddah on Saturday.
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