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2026 BC Home and Garden Show held in Vancouver, Canada
2026 BC Home and Garden Show held in Vancouver, Canada
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'Chinamaxxing' piques curiosity of Gen Z in US
Across social media platforms, videos highlighting daily routines, high-speed rail systems and traditional wellness practices have drawn millions of views, making the hashtag #Chinamaxxing a trendy topic.
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EU trade deal may face new hurdle
The long journey toward ratification of a trade deal between the European Union and the United States has encountered another possible obstruction after authorities in Washington announced an investigation into what they called "excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors" of a number
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US public disapproves of Iran assault
The majority of the United States public disapproves of the government's decision to attack Iran, with many among President Donald Trump's support base saying he broke key campaign promises.
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French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan
A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, confirming the first French military death in the Middle East war.
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Japan ready to join Trump's 'Golden Dome': report
Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce Tokyo's participation in the "Golden Dome" US missile defence system when she meets President Donald Trump next week, a report said Friday.
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Drought in Kenya leaves 3.3 mln facing hunger: Red Cross
The drought situation in Kenya is worsening with more than 3.3 million people in arid and semi-arid lands facing starvation, the Kenya Red Cross said on Thursday.
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Tanzanian president calls for protection of Ngorongoro World Heritage Site
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique world heritage site that must be protected for the benefit of both Tanzania and the international community, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Thursday.
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BMW reports 3 pct drop in 2025 profit as tariffs weigh on industry
German carmaker BMW Group said on Thursday its net profit fell 3 percent in 2025 as the global auto industry faced pressure from US tariffs and intensifying competition.
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Turkish central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 37 pct
Türkiye's central bank kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 37 percent on Thursday, saying inflation pressures showed little change in February.
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Lithuanian, Czech presidents vow to enhance cooperation in defense industry
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met with Czech President Petr Pavel in Vilnius on Thursday to discuss strengthening cooperation in the defense industry, particularly in drone technologies and artificial intelligence.
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74 Burundian refugees repatriated from Rwanda
A total of 74 Burundian refugees were voluntarily repatriated to their home country on Thursday through the common land border post in Rwanda's Bugesera District, according to Rwandan authorities.
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World Bank approves 137 mln USD to boost digital integration, job creation in West Africa
The World Bank Group has approved 137 million US dollars to support digital integration and job creation in Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone under a new regional initiative.
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Global nuclear capacity under construction hits 40-yr high: IEA chief
Global nuclear power capacity under construction has reached about 70 gigawatts, the highest level in four decades, signaling a notable revival of nuclear energy, Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said here Thursday.
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