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Launching African youth's dream into space

The cooperation between China and African countries in space exploration represents a significant success, and it reflects the broader aspirations and hopes of the people involved.

Launching African youth's dream into space

NATO chief rules out Ukraine's accession until conflict ends

NATO chief rules out Ukraine's accession until conflict ends

35 killed in petrol warehouse fire in Benin

35 killed in petrol warehouse fire in Benin

Kenya launches plan to boost black rhino population

Kenya launches plan to boost black rhino population

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves plummet as shilling hits new low

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves experienced a decline of 112 million U.S. dollars this week, adding pressure on the local currency which reached a historic low of 147.

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves plummet as shilling hits new low

UN: 5.3 million people displaced by war in Sudan

Some 5.3 million have fled from the war in Sudan since mid-April when the conflict broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

UN: 5.3 million people displaced by war in Sudan

Jordan arrests 4 drug traffickers, seizes more than 350,000 narcotics pills

Jordan's public security agency said on Tuesday it had arrested four drug traffickers and seized more than 350,000 narcotic pills in two separate operations.

Jordan arrests 4 drug traffickers, seizes more than 350,000 narcotics pills

Iran slams new U.S. sanctions on media outlets

Iran criticised the US for imposing new sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities, including media outlets, calling the move a "trite bid" to suppress transparency and truth.

Iran slams new U.S. sanctions on media outlets

Chinese-built expressway offers Kenya's minibuses savings amid high fuel costs

The Nairobi Expressway, which can best be described as Kenya's most beautiful road, has become a favorite for the most unlikely group in the East African nation.

Chinese-built expressway offers Kenya's minibuses savings amid high fuel costs

Man City, Arsenal keep up pace in Premier League, while Man Utd continue to struggle

City are unbeaten and lead the log with 15 points, Lutton Town bottom without a point.

Man City, Arsenal keep up pace in Premier League, while Man Utd continue to struggle

World leaders reaffirm commitment to SDGs

In a political declaration adopted at the summit, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to "effectively implement the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs and uphold all principles enshrined in it."

World leaders reaffirm commitment to SDGs

Russia withdraws from Barents Euro-Arctic Council

Russia has made the decision to withdraw from the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC), the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Russia withdraws from Barents Euro-Arctic Council

Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban

Kiev will file a lawsuit to the World Trade Organization against Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their decisions to extend a ban on grain imports from Ukraine

Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban

Tunisia arrests 1,200 illegal immigrants over past 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, Tunisian security units arrested 1,200 of different nationalities who planned to cross illegally the Mediterranean to Europe.

Tunisia arrests 1,200 illegal immigrants over past 24 hours

Sudanese army, local armed group exchange fire in Port Sudan

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and a local armed group exchanged fire on Monday evening in Port Sudan, the capital city of the Red Sea State in eastern Sudan

Sudanese army, local armed group exchange fire in Port Sudan

38,640 people displaced in Libya floods

The International Organization for Migration said more than 38,640 people have been displaced in northeastern Libya after heavy floods triggered by Mediterranean storm Daniel swept the region.

38,640 people displaced in Libya floods

Sudanese army hands over 30 minor prisoners of war to ICRC

The ICRC representative would hand them over to the National Council for Child Welfare prior to handing them over to their families, the statement said.

Sudanese army hands over 30 minor prisoners of war to ICRC

Paramilitary forces' threat to form parallel gov't fuels concerns about fragmentation of Sudan

Several political entities warned against the danger of forming two governments in areas controlled by the two warring parties in Sudan.

Paramilitary forces' threat to form parallel gov't fuels concerns about fragmentation of Sudan

Sudan's gold production declines amid war

Sudan's state mining services company said its gold production has dropped to two tons amid the ongoing clashes between SAF and the paramilitary RSF, compared to 18 tons in 2022.

Sudan's gold production declines amid war

La Liga resumes with Barcelona taking on Betis, Real Madrid facing Real Sociedad

The league wraps up on Monday as Granada faces Girona.

La Liga resumes with Barcelona taking on Betis, Real Madrid facing Real Sociedad

Survivors recall darkest hours in Libya's floods-hit Derna

The deadly floods, triggered by Mediterranean storm Daniel, have claimed the lives of at least 5,500 and injured over 7,000 others.

Survivors recall darkest hours in Libya's floods-hit Derna

AU's entry to G20 broadens cooperation, development opportunities in Global South

The expansion, agreed by G20 members on Saturday, gives developing countries a greater voice and more representation.

AU's entry to G20 broadens cooperation, development opportunities in Global South

Rescuers in Morocco race against time searching for quake survivors

Rescuers are racing against time to search for survivors on Sunday around 40 hours after a deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake wreaked havoc in central Morocco.

Rescuers in Morocco race against time searching for quake survivors

Arab League welcomes African Union's membership in G20

The Arab League welcomed the admission of the AU as a permanent member to the Group of 20 (G20), expressing hope that the pan-Arab organization would enjoy the same status.

Arab League welcomes African Union's membership in G20

China advances opening-up of service sector to unleash growth potential

China on Saturday pledged to advance the opening-up of its service sector with 83 countries and international organizations attending the 2023 China International Trade Fair

China advances opening-up of service sector to unleash growth potential

Argentine football boss wants Messi to play at the next World Cup

Messi will be 39 by the time the 2026 World Cup is played.

Argentine football boss wants Messi to play at the next World Cup

Gabon's ousted President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checks

Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checkups, according to the country's transitional government.

Gabon's ousted President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checks

Rwanda vows to maintain nature conservation as baby gorillas named

Rwandan officials pledged to sustain the progress made in nature conservation during the annual gorilla naming ceremony on Friday.

Rwanda vows to maintain nature conservation as baby gorillas named

South African parliament to conduct investigation into deadly Johannesburg fire

The fire that engulfed a five-story building in the Johannesburg CBD early Thursday morning has left at least 77 people dead and dozens more injured.

South African parliament to conduct investigation into deadly Johannesburg fire

Sudanese army says 16 civilians killed in attack in Khartoum

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said 16 civilians were killed in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum on Sunday.

Sudanese army says 16 civilians killed in attack in Khartoum

With expanded membership, BRICS champions inclusive cooperation, bigger say for Global South

President Xi Jinping said that the expansion will inject fresh vitality into the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and further strengthen the forces for world peace and development.

With expanded membership, BRICS champions inclusive cooperation, bigger say for Global South

Happy Harry Kane makes Bayern Munich's arena tremble

The former Tottenham forward is only the third Bayern player in the club's storied history to net three goals in his first two matches.

Happy Harry Kane makes Bayern Munich's arena tremble

BRICS media leaders highlight cooperation in face of common challenges

Media executives and professionals from the BRICS countries called for efforts to further promote cooperation to address common global challenges at the Sixth BRICS Media Forum.

BRICS media leaders highlight cooperation in face of common challenges

BRICS: Xi calls on China, S Africa to strengthen four partnerships in golden era

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and South Africa to strengthen their partnerships in four dimensions during his state visit to the African nation.

BRICS: Xi calls on China, S Africa to strengthen four partnerships in golden era

China urges Japan not to release nuclear-contaminated water into sea

For the past two years and more, the legitimacy, legality and safety of Japan's ocean discharge plan has been questioned over and over again by the international community.

China urges Japan not to release nuclear-contaminated water into sea

Xi Focus: Xi's inspection trips show key points of China's high-quality development

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has pushed forward high-quality development through his inspection tours.

Xi Focus: Xi's inspection trips show key points of China's high-quality development

Messi wins 44th title after guiding Inter Miami to Leagues Cup triumph

Messi also won the tournament's Golden Boot award with 10 goals.

Messi wins 44th title after guiding Inter Miami to Leagues Cup triumph

England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final

Lionesses will play Spain in the finals on Sunday.

England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final

Moroccan navy rescues 130 Senegalese migrants

Moroccan navy has rescued 130 Senegalese migrants off the Atlantic coast near Dakhla city, the official MAP news agency reported Sunday.

Moroccan navy rescues 130 Senegalese migrants

UAE denies supplying arms, ammunition to Sudan's warring parties

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday dismissed claims that it had supplied warring parties in Sudan with arms and ammunition.

UAE denies supplying arms, ammunition to Sudan's warring parties

Real Madrid confirms loan deal for Chelsea keeper Kepa

Kepa will stay in Madrid for one season only.

Real Madrid confirms loan deal for Chelsea keeper Kepa

From Beijing to Shenzhen to Chengdu, Universiade shows a changing China

The Chengdu Universiade was originally scheduled for the summer of 2021, but was ultimately pushed back until 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Beijing to Shenzhen to Chengdu, Universiade shows a changing China

Pakistan's train crash kills at least 30, injures over 100

At least 10 cars of a passenger train derailed in Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Sunday, killing at least 30 passengers while injuring over 100 others, government and police officials said.

Pakistan's train crash kills at least 30, injures over 100

'Summer of Extremes': Heat, wildfires and floods make summer of 2023

The summer of 2023 is "a summer of extremes," resulting in major damage to people's health and the environment, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said.

'Summer of Extremes': Heat, wildfires and floods make summer of 2023

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