War in Gaza narrows mediation space in Yemen: UN envoy
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned Thursday that the war in Gaza is narrowing the mediation space in Yemen and risks reversing the peace process.
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War in Gaza narrows mediation space in Yemen: UN envoy
60 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean crossing
At least 60 people are feared to have died at sea and 25 others were rescued, the European migrant rescue organization SOS Mediterranee said on Thursday.
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60 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean crossing
Israel receives Hamas's response to Gaza truce proposal
Israel received Hamas's response to a new ceasefire deal proposal from Qatari mediators on Thursday, an Israeli official confirmed to Xinhua.
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Israel receives Hamas's response to Gaza truce proposal
Tanzania's Abeid Amani Karume Int'l airport declared one of the best in Africa
The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Tanzania's Zanzibar has been declared one of the best airports in Africa, an official said on Thursday.
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Tanzania's Abeid Amani Karume Int'l airport declared one of the best in Africa
UEFA Champions League: Arsenal, Barcelona fight for Europe survival
Arsenal will be seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit over Porto while Barca carry a 1-1 draw against Napoli.
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UEFA Champions League: Arsenal, Barcelona fight for Europe survival
Eight killed after consuming sea turtle meat in Tanzania's Zanzibar
At least eight children have died and 78 adults have fallen sick after eating sea turtle meat on Panza Islet, Pemba Island in Tanzania's Zanzibar.
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Eight killed after consuming sea turtle meat in Tanzania's Zanzibar
Families of MH370 victims mark 10 years since flight disappearance
Family members of those aboard Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 marked the tenth year since the disappearance of the aircraft here on Sunday.
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Families of MH370 victims mark 10 years since flight disappearance
Sudan's army chief urges for restoring membership in AU
Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan stressed on Sunday Sudan's confidence in AU, calling for the restoration of Sudan's full membership in the regional organization.
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Sudan's army chief urges for restoring membership in AU
Experts hail China's role in green mobility at UNEA-6
The transition to green mobility, which promotes ecosystem and human health in urban centers, has accelerated due to Chinese-manufactured energy vehicles
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Experts hail China's role in green mobility at UNEA-6
Cargo ship sinks off Yemeni coast, sparking environmental disaster fears
Yemen's internationally recognized government announced cargo ship Rubymar sank off the coast of Yemen Friday night amid stormy weather conditions.
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Cargo ship sinks off Yemeni coast, sparking environmental disaster fears
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 30,320: Ministry
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 30,320, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Saturday.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 30,320: Ministry
Gas exporting countries reject economic restrictions, political manipulation of prices
The 7th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum reaffirmed member states' absolute sovereign rights over their gas resources.
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Gas exporting countries reject economic restrictions, political manipulation of prices
U.S lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
U.S congressional leaders have agreed to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
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U.S lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
Road accidents kill 1,358 Ethiopians in 6 months
At least 1,358 people died in traffic accidents in Ethiopia during the past six-month period, the Ethiopian government disclosed Wednesday.
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Road accidents kill 1,358 Ethiopians in 6 months
Ghana's parliament passes bill to criminalise LGBTQ activities
Ghana's parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to criminalize LGBTQ activities in the country.
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Ghana's parliament passes bill to criminalise LGBTQ activities
Sweden's NATO entry raises security concerns
Analysts argue that NATO's continued enlargement will reshape European security dynamics and potentially strain Russia's geopolitical position.
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Sweden's NATO entry raises security concerns
Six killed in Nigeria building collapse
A building under construction at a market in Nigeria's southeastern state of Anambra collapsed Monday night, killing at least six and injuring some 20 others.
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Six killed in Nigeria building collapse
FAO deputy chief warns of devastated agricultural infrastructure in Gaza
Maurizio Martina, deputy director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), warned on Tuesday that the agricultural infrastructure in Gaza has been devastated.
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FAO deputy chief warns of devastated agricultural infrastructure in Gaza
U.S launches research network to evaluate emerging cancer screening technologies
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, the agency said on Wednesday.
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U.S launches research network to evaluate emerging cancer screening technologies
Venezuela mine collapse leaves 15 dead
Fifteen people were killed and 11 others injured after a mine collapsed in La Paragua, the city of Angostura in the country's southeastern Bolivar state
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Venezuela mine collapse leaves 15 dead
DR Congo's PM Sama Lukonde resigns
Sama Lukonde Kyenge was appointed prime minister on Feb. 15, 2021.
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DR Congo's PM Sama Lukonde resigns
Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14
At least 14 people were killed and three others were critically injured after a truck fell into a cliff in Negros Oriental province in central Philippines on Wednesday.
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Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14
U.S vetoes Security Council draft resolution demanding humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
The Algerian-drafted resolution would have demanded an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza and would have deplored all attacks against civilians.
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U.S vetoes Security Council draft resolution demanding humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
Four killed, five injured in confrontations on Lebanese-Israeli borders
The Lebanon-Israel border has been witnessing increased tension since Oct. 8, 2023, after Lebanese armed group Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets toward Israel in support of the Hamas
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Four killed, five injured in confrontations on Lebanese-Israeli borders
U.S records about 15,000 deaths from flu this season: CDC
There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to CDC.
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U.S records about 15,000 deaths from flu this season: CDC
DR Congo reports 16pc of Africa cholera cases last year
The African continent has recorded 4,419 cholera-related deaths and 266,436 cases over the past year, with over 16 percent of cases reported in DRC.
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DR Congo reports 16pc of Africa cholera cases last year
442 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said that 442 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.
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442 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week
Death toll of Palestinians in Gaza rises to 27,478: Ministry
The death toll of Palestinians killed from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 27,478, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Monday.
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Death toll of Palestinians in Gaza rises to 27,478: Ministry
UN: Humanitarians preparing Sudan aid plan to assist 15 mln people
The United Nations is preparing a plan to reach 15 million of the 25 million people in need of aid in war-torn Sudan, a UN spokesman said on Monday.
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UN: Humanitarians preparing Sudan aid plan to assist 15 mln people
Ethiopia's largest cement factory to operate soon
The plant will help alleviate Ethiopia's incessant cement shortage, which is currently affecting the country's booming construction sector.
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Ethiopia's largest cement factory to operate soon
19 killed in South Sudan's communal clashes
At least 19 people were killed and 17 others injured in communal clashes between armed youth from the Warrap State and the neighboring Lakes State and Unity State on Wednesday.
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19 killed in South Sudan's communal clashes
Zimbabwe advises artisanal miners to stop operations due to rains
The Zimbabwean government has advised small-scale and artisanal miners to stop mining until the rainy season ends.
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Zimbabwe advises artisanal miners to stop operations due to rains
UN chief calls for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza 100 days into conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday again called for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza as the conflict turns 100 days.
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UN chief calls for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza 100 days into conflict
Egypt denies Israel's allegations of preventing aid from entering Gaza
Egypt denied Israeli's allegations before the International Court of Justice it is responsible for preventing the entry of humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip.
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Egypt denies Israel's allegations of preventing aid from entering Gaza
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 23,469
The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 23,469, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said on Thursday.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 23,469
Iran blames U.S military interventions for regional instability
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said many of the insecurities, instabilities and tensions in West Asia have roots in the U.S. military presence.
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Iran blames U.S military interventions for regional instability
Nigerian president suspends minister over financial scandal
President Tinubu suspended Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, over a controversy about a recent financial transaction made by her office.
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Nigerian president suspends minister over financial scandal
UAE president, Blinken stress need for avoiding Gaza conflict's expansion
During their meeting in UAE's capital Abu Dhabi, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them to serve their shared interests.
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UAE president, Blinken stress need for avoiding Gaza conflict's expansion
Multiple countries ground Boeing planes due to safety concerns following Alaska Airlines incident
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Saturday ordered the temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory.
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Multiple countries ground Boeing planes due to safety concerns following Alaska Airlines incident
The Kenyan family dedicated to building closer ties with China
Wendy, from a Kenyan-Chinese family, is already a celebrity guzheng player, performing at some major events, enabling more Kenyans to experience the beauty of Chinese folk music.
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The Kenyan family dedicated to building closer ties with China
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