EU migration clampdown traps asylum seekers in transit countries
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China urges Cambodia, Thailand to exercise calm and restraint, come to ceasefire
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US government admits liability in fatal helicopter-plane collision in January
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City view of Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Thailand holds conference on global partnership against online scams
The International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams commenced here on Wednesday, aiming to forge a more coordinated response and strengthen cooperation in combating transnational crimes.
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Kenya's flower exports to rise in 2025 amid market diversification
Kenya's flower exports are expected to reach about 280,000 tonnes in 2025, up from 260,000 tonnes in 2024, buoyed by market diversification, the industry association said on Thursday.
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Bank of England cuts interest rate to 3.75 pct
The Bank of England announced a 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Thursday, bringing it down to 3.75 percent, the lowest level since early 2023.
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EU imposes sanctions on 41 extra Russian vessels
The European Council announced on Thursday that it had imposed restrictive measures on an additional 41 Russian vessels allegedly linked to the country's so-called "shadow fleet," aiming to cut off their financial support for Russia.
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Namibia's economy grows 1.9 pct in Q3 2025
Namibia's economy grew by 1.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025, driven mainly by the services sector, according to official data released on Thursday.
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Central China's Changsha to launch direct flight to Jakarta
Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is set to launch a direct passenger air route to Jakarta, Indonesia, on Dec. 22, the Hunan Airport Management Group said on Thursday.
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China warns about Japan's intended military buildup, urges Japan to learn from history
China on Thursday urged attention to whether Japan is intentionally stirring up trouble and making close-in provocations to justify its own military buildup.
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China's development should be welcomed, not feared: US scholar
The global economy is not a zero-sum game, and China's rise should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat, said prominent U.S. economist Jeffrey Sachs on Tuesday.
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Chinese NGO donates 2,500 bicycles, 21,600 Panda packs to underprivileged Cambodian students
The China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) on Thursday donated 2,500 bicycles and 21,600 Panda packs to Cambodian schools for distribution to underprivileged students.
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Turkey warns Syrian Kurdish forces 'patience running out'
Turkey's top diplomat on Thursday urged Syrian Kurdish forces to integrate with the new government in Damascus, warning that "patience is running out".
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Hungary child-abuse scandal hurts Orban's re-election bid
With elections looming in Hungary, nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's tight grip on power is looking looser as public outrage mounts over allegations of child abuse at state-run institutions.
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Laos rolls out nationwide digital ID integration
The Lao Ministry of Public Security announced that citizens can apply for digital ID cards at designated offices nationwide, Lao national TV reported on Thursday.
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Elusive December sun leaves Stockholm in the dark
The Swedish capital has recorded just a half-hour of sunlight in the first half of December, putting it on track for the darkest December since 1934 if the trend continues, meteorologists said.
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When 'self-defense' casts an offensive shadow
Driven by 13 years of consecutive budget increases, Japan is rapidly expanding its military footprint. Besides upgrading military equipment and frequently participating in US-led joint exercises to enhance long-range combat capabilities, Japan's also engaging in multilateral military cooperation
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