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Explainer-What is China's 'third plenum'?
China's ruling Communist Party commenced its so-called third plenum on Monday, a major meeting held roughly once every five years to map...
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Israeli PM Netanyahu says not certain that Hamas leader killed in strike
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was still not clear whether Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif and another...
Jul 14, 20241 min read
India's Ambani wedding spectacle gets political with Modi posters
MUMBAI - The wedding of a scion from India's ultra-wealthy Ambani family - much in the news for its opulent celebrations and VIP-studded...
Jul 13, 20242 min read
India's Reliance, Bollywood fuel Ambani wedding hype through social media
MUMBAI - Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son marries on Friday in a lavish ceremony that has been a hot talking point at home and...
Jul 13, 20243 min read
As bombs shatter Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls
GAZA - Israel's offensive in Gaza has pulverised most of its sports facilities and equipment but that has not stopped boxing coach Osama...
Jul 13, 20242 min read
Search for dozens missing after landslide sweeps buses into Nepal river is suspended
KATHMANDU - Rescuers in Nepal have suspended their search for 51 passengers who are missing after a landslide swept the buses in which...
Jul 13, 20241 min read
Rescuers say they find dozens of bodies after Israelis scale back Gaza City fight with Hamas
CAIRO/GAZA - Israeli forces pulled back from parts of Gaza City overnight, after a fierce, week-long offensive that met with Hamas...
Jul 13, 20243 min read
China rebukes EU over statement about South China Sea
BEIJING - China has rebuked the European Union over a statement about the South China Sea, saying the bloc ignored historical and...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests
MANILA - The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Vanuatu Prime Minister asks Bank of China to open branch in Port Villa
WELLINGTON - Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has asked the Bank of China to set up operations in the Pacific Island nation, his...
Jul 12, 20241 min read
US, South Korea sign nuclear guideline strategy to deter and respond to North Korea
WASHINGTON - The U.S. commitment to deterrence against North Korea is backed by the full range of U.S. capabilities, including nuclear,...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Japan warns of rising tension over China's military drills near Taiwan
TOKYO - Japan warned on Friday that China risked escalating tension with Taiwan with an increase in military exercises that appeared...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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