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Buildings damaged by US-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran
Buildings damaged by US-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran
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Chinese envoy calls for de-escalating the situation in Ukraine as soon as possible
A Chinese envoy on Monday warned that the path to peace in Ukraine remains fraught with obstacles, and urged all parties to the conflict to prioritize peace, with a view to achieving a ceasefire and ending the war at the earliest opportunity.
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2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico
A shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in central Mexico has left two people dead, including the attacker, and six others injured, authorities said Monday.
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Japan scraps limits on lethal arms exports in 'major policy shift', sparking domestic backlash and remilitarization worries
The Japanese government on Tuesday officially revised the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and their implementation guidelines, allowing overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities, according to media reports.
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Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games opening set after final preparations
The 2026 Sanya Asian Beach Games is set to open on Wednesday, with final preparations completed ahead of the ceremony.
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UN Security Council condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS, April 20 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Saturday, which killed one peacekeeper from France and injured three others, two of them seriously.In a press statement, Council members called on the United Nations to swiftly investigate the attack to ensure those responsible are held accountable without delay, and to keep the relevant troop-contributing country informed of the progress.Stressing that peacekeepers must never be targeted, they also expressed their deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and their solidarity with France, wishing those injured a speedy and full recovery.They reaffirmed their full support for UNIFIL and urged all parties to take all measures to respect the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and premises, as well as the mission's freedom of movement, in accordance with international law.The members also reiterated their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and unity of Lebanon, calling on parties to fully implement Security Council Resolution 1701 and comply with the agreement on cessation of hostilities reached on April 16.
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China-Laos 500 kV interconnection project goes into operation
China's first 500-kilovolt cross-border alternating-current interconnection project – the China-Laos 500 kV interconnection project – was commissioned on April 20.
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US, Iran ceasefire nears expiry as Hormuz tensions cloud talks
The fragile two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday evening, clouding prospects for fresh negotiations and the future of the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump depicted extension of the truce as "highly unlikely."
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Iran calls for release of crew of commercial vessel attacked by US: media
Flash: Iran calls for release of crew of commercial vessel attacked by U.S.: media
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Canada announces 'incremental increase' in flights with China; move conducive to further enhancing bilateral ties: expert
The Canadian government announced on Monday local time an "incremental increase" to the number of direct flights permitted between Canada and China, as Ottawa aims to promote trade diversification, strengthen supply chains, boost tourism and help fuel Canada's economic growth, according to an
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3 dead, 1 injured after ammunition explosion at GSDF training area in Japan's Oita
Three people were killed and one injured after an ammunition explosion occurred during a training exercise on Tuesday morning at a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) training area in Oita Prefecture, public broadcaster NHK reported.
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Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes kill five
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said.
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Event marking Int'l Chinese Language Day held in Celje, Slovenia
Event marking Int'l Chinese Language Day held in Celje, Slovenia
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Japan eases arms export rules
The Japanese government officially revised "the three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" and their implementation guidelines on Tuesday to enable overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities.
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