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US plans hotline with China to prevent crisis in space

WASHINGTON D.C.: In an interview with Reuters this week, U.S. commander General Chance Saltzman said the United States Space Force ...

Famous Uyghur scholar gets life sentence from court in China

BEIJING, China: A respected Uyghur scholar, known for her extensive work in studying Uyghur folklore and traditions, has been sentenced ...

Coal mine fire in Guizhou province, China, kills 16 people

BEIJING, China: Local authorities said a fire at the Shanjiaoshu coal mine in Guizhou province, southern China, killed 16 people ...

Building bridges: China, Nepal forge new alliances

BEIJING, China - China and Nepal signed several agreements on Monday. The agreements were signed during a bilateral meeting between ...

'Turbulent' Russia to 'High' Bangladesh: Global conflict rankings unveiled

DHAKA, Bangladesh - According to new research that ranks political violence worldwide, Bangladesh ranks 22nd out of the world's 50 ...

Army chief lauds Christian community's contribution in defense, education sectors

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - Army Chief General Asim Munir met with members of Pakistan's Christian community on Monday, emphasizing the importance ...

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U.S. stocks rise as dollar loses steam

NEW YORK, New York - Easing pressure on U.S. Treasury yields boost stocks on American markets Thursday. Gains however were ...

Ford puts Michigan EV battery plant work on hold due to union issues

DEARBORN, Michigan: Due to concerns about its ability to operate competitively while it is locked in broader union contract negotiations, ...

Air Canada to acquire 18 787 Dreamliners from Boeing

OTTAWA, Canada: As part of its plan to capitalize on strong travel demand and deploy fuel-efficient airplanes, this week, Air ...

Adidas launches newest running shoes costing $500

LONDON, UK: This week, Adidas' newest running shoes, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, went on sale for US$500. Worn ...

U.S. stocks struggle, techs however eke out minor gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks remained on a slippery slope on Wednesday as interest rates continued to hover ...

Company says, ChatGPT will hear and speak with users

SAN FRANCISCO, California: In a major update that will move it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, such as ...

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