Germany’s foreign intelligence chief, Martin Jäger, has warned that Russia is waging a “shadow war” against Germany, describing a confrontation that he says has moved beyond conventional military and legal categories. His
(Xinhua) — Surrounded by a sprawling forested expanse at Qujing Normal University in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Samantha Chandranath Karunarathna, accompanied by his group of research students, crouched to gather wild mushrooms.
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Bangladesh on Monday registered 18 more deaths from dengue, the second highest in a 24-hour count since January, taking the toll from the disease this year to 416, the Directorate General of
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On Tuesday, three more portraits of Nanjing Massacre survivors went dark at a special “lights out” ceremony to mark the recent passing of those who endured that terrible event. As the colored
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Fitch Ratings warned on Tuesday that dozens of U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, the largest bank in the country, could be at risk of sweeping rating downgrades. Fitch lowered its “operating environment” rating
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(Xinhua) — For the first time in his life, 13-year-old Mohammed al-Ali was able to watch his favorite animation movie on a big screen installed on the beach of Gaza City. “It was
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Lahaina, a historic town on Hawaii’s Maui Island in the United States, is facing “a dire and immediate housing shortage” and “a serious threat of long-term displacement” following the deadliest U.S. wildfire
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Almost 700 workers employed at the Ekapa diamond mines in South Africa’s Northern Cape province began an indefinite strike on August 7. Organized by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on August 10 that “no option had been taken off the table,” in terms of addressing the
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With over 97 percent of votes counted, the far-right Liberty Advances presidential ticket has confirmed its lead in the primary elections held in Argentina on August 13, taking 30.04 percent of the votes.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has issued a public apology amidst mounting criticism and frustrations surrounding the government’s recent plan to consolidate individuals’ tax and social security data into a singular identification
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In a startling turn of events, the United States Navy finds itself embroiled in a high-stakes espionage case as two of its own sailors have been apprehended on charges of divulging classified
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The picturesque landscapes and vibrant cultures of Africa have long drawn European tourists, and among the diverse destinations, The Gambia has emerged as a unique magnet for retired British women seeking unconventional
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In a recent study, it has been revealed that Chinese companies have emerged as the dominant players in Africa’s construction landscape, claiming a lion’s share of infrastructure contracts valued at US$50 million
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In a groundbreaking revelation that raises serious concerns about the extent of plastic pollution’s impact on human health, researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital in China have made an alarming discovery: microplastics have
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(Xinhua) — The World Elephant Day was celebrated Saturday across Kenya, with the country’s wildlife agency calling upon key stakeholders to enhance the protection of the iconic land mammal amid multiple threats.
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