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Papua New Guinea volcano erupts, forcing residents to leave the area

SYDNEY, Australia: In the wake of a volcanic eruption that sent a plume of ash into the sky, some residents ...


Myanmar hands over 31,000 suspects involved in telecom fraud to China

BEIJING, China: This week, Chinese authorities said that Myanmar authorities have handed over 31,000 telecom fraud suspects. The move comes ...


India, Australia readying to hold talks on defense, strategic ties

NEW DELHI, India: India and Australia are gearing up for discussions to enhance their strategic, defense, and security alliances in ...


US trying to whip up unrest inside Russia Moscow

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has described pessimistic scenarios for a worsening in Russia-US relationsThe US is increasingly focused ...


China remains committed to global supply chain stability, innovation

© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- China will continue to maintain the stability of global industrial and ...


Bamboo as an important, versatile tool in green drive

© Provided by Xinhua NANNING, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Bamboo, a cultural symbol for the Chinese people since ancient times, ...


Myanmar's military junta faces biggest threat to its power since 2021 coup

Naypyidaw [Myanmar], November 28 (ANI): The ruling Junta in Myanmar has been losing vital military locations and border towns to ...


Xinhua Commentary: Translate San Francisco vision into concrete actions

© Provided by Xinhua During his stay, Xi reminisced about his first trip to the United States in 1985 on ...


China Says it Warns off Japanese Ships in East China Sea

BEIJING - The Chinese coast guard said its vessels warned off Japanese ships that 'illegally intruded' into waters around disputed ...


Analysts: Vietnam's Island Expansion Aims to Counter China

Vietnam is dredging and filling out the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, a move that appears to be ...


North Korean satellite captures photos of the White House, other strategic spaces of US

Seoul [South Korea], November 28 (ANI): The military spy satellite that was launched by North Korea on November 21 has ...


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Locked and loaded: Myanmar's military hits gold in 31st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet

Naypyitaw, Myanmar - The Tatmadaw, Myanmar's military, showcased its prowess at the 31st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) held in ...

BNP's election dilemma: To participate or not? CEC spills the beans

DHAKA, Bangladesh - The next general election may be rescheduled if the BNP wishes to participate, according to Chief Election ...

Finance Minister chairs steering committee as Nepal prepares for Third Investment Summit

KATHMANDU, Nepal - The government has announced plans to hold the Third Investment Summit in Kathmandu on April 21-22 next ...

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar sets the stage in Abu Dhabi to strengthen bonds, sign MoUs

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday for an official visit to ...

US, Philippines hold joint patrols in South China sea near Taiwan

BANGKOK, Thailand: In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have ...

Investing in nation's future: Top taxpayers honored by Nepal government

KATHMANDU, Nepal - The government has recognized the outstanding taxpayers. Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, Finance Minister, praised the "best taxpayers" ...

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CSX train derails in Kentucky, spills molten sulfur causing a fire

LIVINGSTON, Kentucky: This week, railroad operator CSX said a train derailment involving 16 cars, two of which spilled molten sulfur ...

Journalists and families taking heavy toll in Gaza

Fifty-seven journalists have been killed as of Saturday as a result of Israel's war on Gaza, which has extended to ...

Tensions rise as Israel summons Irish envoy over Taoiseach's statement on Emily Hand's release

TEL AVIV, Israel - Following Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's statement on Emily Hand's release, Israel's foreign minister says he summoned the ...

US foils plot to kill Sikh separatist, warns India of likely role

WASHINGTON D.C.: The White House says U.S. authorities have foiled a plot to kill a Sikh separatist in the U.S., ...

US, Philippines hold joint patrols in South China sea near Taiwan

BANGKOK, Thailand: In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have ...

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EV sales in US up 9%, still below many countries

DETROIT, Michigan: US electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to reach a record of 9% of all passenger vehicles this ...


U.S. stocks weaken as traders return after Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed marginally lower as traders returned to their desks Monday following the Thanksgiving ...


Warren Buffett gives away Berkshire stocks worth $866 million

OMAHA, Nebraska: On November 21, Warren Buffett announced a donation of Berkshire Hathaway stocks worth some US$866 million to four ...


Hawaii looks to streamline travel process for Japanese visitors

HONOLULU, Hawaii: The islands' leaders are working on streamlining the travel process for Japanese tourists, making it more convenient for ...


Thanksgiving weekend seeing busy roads and crowded airports

WASHINGTON D.C.: After the COVID-19 pandemic almost ended the tradition of visiting friends and family over the long holiday weekend, ...


GM's Cruise to re-launch driverless robotaxis

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Just weeks after California banned its self-driving vehicles from public roads after an accident last month, Cruise, ...


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