US, Israel may use talks to prepare for Iran ground operation: Russian Security Council
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
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Symposium held in Algiers to promote mutual learning among civilizations between China, Arab African countries
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Mideast conflict could increase pressure on Mexican economy: analysts
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US military claims economic trade of Iran by sea 'completely halted'
The U.S. military said on Tuesday that U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea in less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented.
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IMF report shows global economy in dangerous time, says Australian treasurer
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday that the global economy is in a dangerous time after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut growth forecasts due to the conflict in the Middle East.Chalmers told Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio that the IMF was "sounding the
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Resumption of US-Iran talks probable: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that the resumption of talks between Washington and Tehran is highly probable."The indication we have is that it is highly probable that these talks will restart," Guterres told reporters at the UN Headquarters.He said that he met with Pakistani
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Xi meets Russian FM in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing.
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Trump, Modi hold phone talk
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone on Tuesday, confirmed the latter in a post on social media.According to Modi's post on X, the duo discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors, and also the current situation in the Middle East, stressing
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IMF cuts UK growth outlook sharply amid energy shock, fiscal constraints
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has downgraded the United Kingdom's economic growth outlook more sharply than any other major advanced economy, saying the country remains particularly exposed to rising energy prices and global geopolitical tensions.In its latest
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Over 10,000 US troops enforce blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports
The U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that more than 10,000 troops are executing the mission to blockade ships entering and departing Iranian ports, impartially targeting vessels of all nations.Six merchant vessels have complied with the direction from U.S. forces to turn around to re-enter an
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Germany, Ukraine strengthen security, economy cooperation
Germany and Ukraine announced on Tuesday to elevate their bilateral relations to a "strategic partnership," with the two countries' leaders vowing to enhance cooperation on defense and economy.On Tuesday, the two sides held their first intergovernmental consultations in over 20 years and signed
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In pics: celebrations of Cambodian New Year
Artists perform during the celebrations of the Cambodian New Year at the Wat Phnom historical site in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on April 14, 2026.
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UN Chinese Language Day marked in New York
UN staff representatives attend a dialogue during a celebration marking the UN Chinese Language Day at the UN headquarters in New York, on April 13, 2026.
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Feature: Splashing into the New Year: People in Myanmar share their Thingyan experiences
Crowds across Myanmar continued to celebrate the traditional Thingyan water festival on Tuesday, the second day of the festivities, reuniting with family and taking part in traditional activities.Throwing water at each other is a key part of Thingyan, symbolizing a fresh start and the cleansing of
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Feature: Laos ushers in Lao New Year with vibrant cultural, festive celebrations
Laos ushered in the first day of the Lao New Year on Tuesday with a lively atmosphere and vibrant nationwide celebrations that reflected the country's cultural traditions and festive spirit, while offering an occasion for families and friends to gather during the most important festival in the Lao
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At least 16 injured in school shooting in Türkiye, attacker committing suicide
At least 16 people, mostly students, were injured in a school shooting in southeast Türkiye on Tuesday as a former student entered with a shotgun and opened fire randomly before committing suicide, local media reported.The incident occurred in the morning at the Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and
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Vance says to push for 'grand bargain' as fresh US-Iran talks loom
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he will push for a "grand bargain" with Iran as he is expected to lead potential fresh in-person U.S.-Iran talks which U.S. President Donald Trump has said could happen this week in Pakistan.All parties across the negotiation table in Islamabad "wanted to
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