Asia-Pacific Community: China-Pakistan children's gala celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations
In the golden haze of an April afternoon in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad, where the spring breeze carried the sweet scent of jasmine and jacaranda flowers, a colorful gala unfolded in the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, known for the premier hub for art and culture.This was no
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Iran's FM says US so-called 'blockade' of Iran's ports, coastlines violates ceasefire
Iran's FM says US so-called "blockade" of Iran's ports, coastlines violates ceasefire
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Trump threatens to 'knock out every power plant and every bridge' in Iran if his deal is rejected
Trump threatens to 'knock out every power plant and every bridge' in Iran if his deal is rejected
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Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 1,000 houses: official
An early morning fire in a coastal village in the northern Borneo state of Sabah destroyed about 1,000 houses, affecting more than 9,000 residents, Malaysian authorities said on Sunday.
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Iran says international flights at Mashhad airport to resume Monday
International flights at the airport in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad are set to resume starting Monday, according to Iranian media reports.
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Chinese character dictation competition held in Vietnam's Hanoi
A Chinese character dictation competition was held in Vietnam's capital Hanoi on Sunday morning ahead of the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day. The competition was organized by the Confucius Institute at Hanoi University, bringing together 75 contestants from 15 teams representing 12
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Egypt launches 27-bln-USD urban development project in New Cairo
Egypt on Saturday launched the "The Spine" urban development project in New Cairo, with investments exceeding 1.4 trillion Egyptian pounds (about 27 billion U.S. dollars), according to a cabinet statement.
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Iran's armed forces stop two tankers from transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, saying they had attempted an 'illegal' passage: report
Iran's armed forces stop two tankers from transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, saying they had attempted an "illegal" passage: report
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Brazil, Mexico and Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba
The governments of Brazil, Spain and Mexico on Saturday vowed to step up coordinated aid to Cuba to alleviate what they described as a humanitarian crisis caused by the US blockade of the Caribbean island.
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Iran's IRGC says Strait of Hormuz blocked, demands end to US naval blockade
The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and will not reopen until the United States lifts its naval blockade on the waterway.
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Moments of the week (4/13-4/19)
Moments of the week (4/13-4/19)
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Greek deputy minister resigns amid degree controversy
Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food Makarios Lazaridis resigned on Saturday following controversy over his academic qualifications.
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Middle East tensions expose widening rifts in US alliance camp
As tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran continue to intensify, Washington is finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a unified front among its allies.
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Ancient fossils take center stage in Amsterdam art exhibition
Hanging by a thin metal strap, a 67-million-year-old triceratops skull twirls above a coral sculpture, the centerpiece of a new exhibition aiming to make art out of prehistoric fossils.
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