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ISO releases China-led international sta...
ISO releases China-led international standards for natural gas sector
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released five international standards for the natural gas sector led by China, providing what experts describe as a "Chinese solution" for improving efficiency and safety in the global energy market through precise quantitative
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China, US start economic, trade consulta...
China, US start economic, trade consultations in S. Korea
The Chinese and US delegations convened on Wednesday for consultations on economic and trade issues at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
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China-US collaboration in health sciences benefits the world
China-U.S. cooperation in the health sciences has demonstrated resilience in recent years, with vibrant collaboration among researchers and research institutions from both sides.
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China-US relationship cannot go back to ...
China-US relationship cannot go back to the old days, but it can embrace a brighter future
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. After many twists and turns, China-US relations have reached a new historical juncture.
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6 dead amid heavy rains in SW India...
6 dead amid heavy rains in SW India
At least six persons, including three children, died and over a dozen others were injured when the structure under which they had taken shelter amid heavy rains and strong winds, suddenly collapsed on them in India's southwestern state of Maharashtra, confirmed the local police on Wednesday.
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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Tunis
The final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Tunisia was held on Tuesday, with the attendance of 10 Tunisian students majoring in Chinese.
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Mining giant Fortescue to pay record 108.7 mln USD for mining without permission
The Federal Court of Australia on Tuesday ordered mining company Fortescue to pay 150.1 million Australian dollars (about 108.7 million US dollars) to the people of Yindjibarndi, an Aboriginal tribe in the northwest, in compensation after Fortescue mined their land without permission.
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Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official as interim immigration chief
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), CBS news reported Tuesday.
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Higher education students double in 20 y...
Higher education students double in 20 years, but inequalities persist: UNESCO
The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, but major geographical and gender inequalities persist, according to UNESCO's first Higher Education Global Trends Report published on Tuesday.
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US Senate approves Warsh to Fed board wi...
US Senate approves Warsh to Fed board with chair vote pending
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to a 14-year term as a Federal Reserve governor, marking a pivotal step toward his expected ascension as the next leader of the US central bank.
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Iran sets five preconditions for renewed...
Iran sets five preconditions for renewed negotiations with US: media
Iran will not enter a second round of talks with the United States unless five preconditions aimed at building trust are met, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported Tuesday, citing an informed source.
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Former UN General Assembly president Esp...
Former UN General Assembly president Espinosa runs for next UN secretary-general
Former UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa has been recommended as a candidate for the next UN secretary-general, said the spokeswoman for the current president of the UN General Assembly.
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Labour divisions deepen as pressure moun...
Labour divisions deepen as pressure mounts on Starmer to step down
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to resign on Tuesday after several junior government ministers quit, while a number of cabinet members publicly voiced support for his leadership.
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Kuwaiti condemns alleged Iranian infiltr...
Kuwaiti condemns alleged Iranian infiltration attempt; Iran rejects claims as 'baseless'
Kuwait's cabinet on Tuesday condemned what it described as an infiltration attempt by an armed group allegedly affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) onto Bubiyan Island, while Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected the claims as "absolutely baseless.
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