White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she failed the California bar exam after previously telling reporters she had passed one when she moved to China, prompting renewed scrutiny of
The Chinese ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, highlighted the promising prospects of cooperation between Iran and China within the BRICS framework, calling for stronger bilateral ties in both economic and multilateral spheres.
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Throughout the history of mankind, fires have had a dramatic effect on the course of world events, prompting reforms, laws on urban planning, and setting in place new environmental policies. As wildfires scorch Southern
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The portrayal of female sexuality on screen has long struggled with balancing genuine exploration against the male gaze. As highlighted in The Financial Times’ review of Audrey Diwan’s reboot of Emmanuelle and
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked controversy by claiming that billionaire financier George Soros represents a greater threat to global stability than tech mogul Elon Musk. Meloni made the comments during
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As the global demand for rare earths and critical minerals skyrockets, the geopolitical landscape is becoming increasingly shaped by the competition for these valuable resources. With an estimated $12 trillion worth of
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In what appears to be a provocative attempt to undermine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s image, a controversial AI-assisted biopic is set to premiere in Britain this month. Titled Putin (2025), the film
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The Biden administration has unveiled the most significant U.S. sanctions to date targeting Russia’s energy sector, aiming to deliver a substantial economic blow to the country while ensuring stability in global energy
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The US House of Representatives has passed the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, a bill imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister
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The catastrophic wildfires engulfing Greater Los Angeles have emerged as one of the worst disasters in U.S. history, with damages projected to reach a staggering $150 billion. As flames devastate communities, California’s
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by Li Ya’nan The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel located in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, completed tunneling on Dec. 30, 2024. Built by China Communications Construction Company
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A Saudi mother of 19 children has achieved an extraordinary academic milestone. Hamda Al Ruwaili, a 43-year-old working mother, is on the brink of completing her doctoral degree while managing her large
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by A Special Correspondent from Nairobi Chad’s yesterday announcement of thwarting a “destabilisation attempt” at the presidential complex has raised more questions than answers, especially against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions
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Lebanon’s parliament has elected Army Commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, concluding a two-year political impasse that left the presidency vacant since October 2022. The historic vote, held on Thursday,
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Iran is reportedly edging closer to testing its first nuclear bomb, according to Israeli security sources. A recent 4.3 magnitude earthquake near Tabriz has sparked speculation, as
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by Our Correspondent in Doha In a significant move, the Ministry of Information and Culture of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) has announced the ban of several books, including Kitab Al-Tawheed
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