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19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan both domestically and internationally, according...

India, Philippines discuss early conclusion of ASEAN Trade Agreement review

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): As the bilateral trade between India and Philippines reached USD 3.9 billion in 2025-26, both the...

Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono to lead high-level delegation to New Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): In a significant move to further consolidate the 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' between India...

Hong Myung-bo eyes seventh FIFA World Cup appearance, says South Korea no longer fears global stage

Seoul [South Korea], June 5 (ANI): South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo believes the country's footballers no longer fear competing...

FIFA WC: Iran beat Mali 2-0 in final pre-tournament friendly; to leave for Tijuana

Antalya [Turkiye], June 5 (ANI): Iran will head into their FIFA World Cup base at Tijuana after they defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly...

Clarivate Announces Winners of the South Asia Innovation Awards 2026

VMPL London [UK], June 5: Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today revealed the...

Asian Games 2026: Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Oman seal spots in men's cricket event

Singapore, June 5 (ANI): Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Oman secured qualification for the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games...

Xinhua Headlines: Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president,...

Air India's 'Mango Express' takes flight: Premium Indian mangoes head to global markets from Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): On a humid evening in Mumbai, as Air India's widebody aircraft prepare for their overnight...

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Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...

Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...

Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...

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Photographer captures visual journey of China's green transition

Photographer captures visual journey of China's green transition

CHONGQING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, the wind swept through China's Gobi Desert and grasslands remained largely untouched by...

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist...

Xi's Album | Chinese, Lao top leaders hold talks in Beijing

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping held...

Update: China firmly opposes U.S. escalation of blockade, sanctions on Cuba: spokesperson

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the latest U.S. escalation of the blockade and sanctions on Cuba, with Washington...

CHINA-CPC-PARTY SCHOOL-CAI QI-SPRING SEMESTER-GRADUATION CEREMONY (CN)

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party...

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Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners
Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain
U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut
SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut
Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus
Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up
Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...

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