FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa
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China-Russia ties entering new stage of greater achievements with resilient cooperation at milestone of strategic partnership
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Russia and Ukraine agree to resume peace talks next month amid ongoing strikes
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Middle East tensions persist amid US sanctions on Iran, Saudi-Houthi clashes
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Cross-border spread heightens concerns of expanding Ebola outbreak
Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have rebounded after a brief decline, while the virus' spread to other African countries is complicating efforts to contain an outbreak that has already claimed more than 4,600 lives, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
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South Africa lowers 2026 growth forecast, cuts fuel levies to ease cost pressures
South Africa has lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 1.2 percent and announced temporary fuel levy cuts to ease cost-of-living pressures, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday.
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China-Malta fishery cooperation delivers win-win results: Maltese minister
Fishery cooperation between China and Malta has delivered win-win results, Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply Anton Refalo has said.
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Chinese naval hospital ship concludes visit to Cote d'Ivoire
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark departed the Port of Abidjan on Wednesday morning, concluding a seven-day friendly visit and its medical service mission to Cote d'Ivoire.
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UN, African officials call for investment on data systems
United Nations (UN) and African officials on Wednesday called for robust investment in data and statistical systems in Africa to help governments on the continent make informed decisions, anticipate emerging needs and spur development.
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Macron vows to prevent riots at fresh protests scheduled for Saturday
The French government has vowed to do everything within its power to prevent violence at fresh social demonstrations announced for Saturday, after riots around the country caused widespread destruction and thousands of arrests on Oct. 17.
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Saudi Arabia discusses bilateral ties, regional developments with France, Jordan
RIYADH, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia held separate high-level talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with the visiting French president and Jordanian foreign minister to review bilateral strategic ties and regional developments.During a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and French President Emmanuel Macron, the leaders reviewed historical and strategic relations between the two countries, existing areas of cooperation, and ways to strengthen them across various sectors in their mutual interests, the Saudi Press Agency reported.They also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed coordination of efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability.Also on Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations, according to a statement by Jordan's Foreign Ministry.During the talks, Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting Houthi attacks, condemning the targeting of civilians and economic infrastructure as a flagrant violation of international law.The two ministers discussed regional efforts to de-escalate tensions and contain their repercussions, stressing the importance of regional stability, non-interference and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.During the meeting, the two sides signed an amended protocol to a 2016 agreement establishing the Saudi-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council, a framework for institutional cooperation between the two countries.The amended protocol updates the council's organizational structure and seeks to enhance its role in institutionalizing and expanding bilateral cooperation, according to the Jordan News Agency.
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Iran's supreme leader, parliament speaker discuss war impact, social solidarity: statement
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei met with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday to review the latest developments surrounding the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and discuss ways to bolster national resilience, according to a statement published on the leader's website.The
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Canada and Ontario unveil C$8.7 billion package to shield cars, steel and minerals from US tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford jointly announced a 8.7-billion CAD (about 6.18 billion USD) strategic industry support package on Wednesday, designed to shield workers and businesses from ongoing US tariffs and drive long-term economic growth.The joint
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Japanese media question Takaichi's military push, governance after 1 year in office
As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked her first anniversary in office on Wednesday, Japanese media questioned the effectiveness of her economic and diplomatic policies and voiced concern over her military buildup agenda and increasingly unilateral leadership style.An editorial published
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EU should open markets, avoid trade war while protecting industries: Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) needs to protect its industries against unfair competition while keeping its markets open and avoiding a trade war.Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Merz pointed to the EU's trade deficit with China but meanwhile
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Autumn scenery in Budapest, Hungary
Autumn scenery in Budapest, Hungary
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City view in Lahijan, Iran
City view in Lahijan, Iran
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Chinese FM meets Djibouti's counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti, in Beijing on Wednesday.
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