Innovative rural governance powers China’s modernization
Editor's Note: China's rural revitalization is often discussed in policies and statistics. But what does it truly look like on the ground, especially in the eyes of foreign visitors? In this "Village Walk" series, the Global Times invites foreign visitors who have explored China's villages
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5.0-magnitude quake hits 140 km NNE of Ba, Fiji
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 140 km NNE of Ba, Fiji at 1746 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 16.31 degrees south latitude and 178.02 degrees east longitude.
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ADB raises Vietnam's economic growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its forecasts for Vietnam's economic growth to 7.8 percent in 2026 and 7.6 percent in 2027, according to the Asian Development Outlook released by the bank on Wednesday.The forecast for 2026 was revised up from 7.2 percent in July, while the 2027 forecast
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Israeli election panel bars Arab party, two candidates from upcoming elections
Israel's Central Elections Committee voted on Wednesday to bar an Arab party and two left-wing lawmakers from running in the Oct. 27 election.The committee voted to bar Ra'am, an Arab party led by Mansour Abbas that has pursued a pragmatic, integrationist approach and previously joined an Israeli
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Fire reported in Tokyo's Shinjuku, several feel unwell
Smoke was seen coming from a building in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku area on Wednesday night, and several people reported feeling unwell after inhaling smoke, according to local media.The building, located in front of JR Shinjuku Station, houses restaurants, a movie theater and other establishments.
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Death toll from Indonesia's capsized ship rises to 28, 107 still missing
The death toll from the capsized Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea off South Kalimantan rose to 28 on Wednesday, with 107 people still missing, according to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).The passenger vessel departed Surabaya in East Java on Sept. 12 for Banjarmasin in
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South African central bank raises policy rate to 7.25 pct
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Wednesday raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 percent, citing heightened inflation risks amid renewed fuel price pressures and persistent global supply shocks.The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to raise the rate, with the
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Nepal's foreign trade rises in first 2 months of current FY
Nepal's foreign trade rose 35.64 percent in the first two months of the fiscal year 2026-27, according to a report released by the Department of Customs on Wednesday.The country's total trade volume stood at 478.11 billion Nepali rupees (3.13 billion U.S. dollars) between mid-July and
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Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three Tigray cities
Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire in the country's Tigray region, effective on Wednesday, citing the "current situation" in the region.The flight suspension comes amid heightened tensions in Tigray, following the announcement on Sunday of a new alliance
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Beyond tariffs: A wider agenda for China-US relations
The latest China-US economic and trade consultations in New York are noteworthy not because they produced a sweeping settlement, but because they suggest that the two sides are becoming more willing to separate problems that must remain contested from areas where practical cooperation is still
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South Africa's consumer inflation rises to 4.4 pct in August
South Africa's annual consumer inflation edged up to 4.4 percent in August from 4.3 percent in July, official data showed Wednesday.According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the consumer price index was unchanged month on month.
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Impact of recent mudslide in Nepal to weigh on its economy: ADB
The recent devastating mudslide in Nepal is expected to affect the country's economy in the current fiscal year 2026-27, with the economy projected to grow by 4.1 percent, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.In its latest Asian Development Outlook, the ADB said Nepal's economic
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Chinese FM agency, HKSAR government condemn biased EU report on HK
The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR and the HKSAR government on Wednesday rejected an EU annual report on Hong Kong, criticizing Brussels for misrepresenting Chinese national security laws and interfering in judicial proceedings.The report, issued Tuesday by the
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Police launch manhunt after 11 killed in mass shooting in South Africa
South African police have launched a manhunt for suspects after 11 people were shot dead and three others injured in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal province.Police said 14 people, including 13 men and a woman believed to be pregnant, were inside a house in the Ziko area on Tuesday
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