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Transport connectivity paves brighter way for more trade among SCO members

TIANJIN, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Since late June, 29 drivers from Kazakhstan have been participating in immersive training sessions in north...


Chinese cashmere giant weaves 28 years of China-Africa collaboration

HOHHOT, July 3 (Xinhua) -- In an industrial park in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, machines hum as local workers skillfully craft...


Xi Jinping champions the cause of Global South

by Xinhua writer Jiang Hanlu BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- On the banks of the shimmering Huangpu River that cuts through the Chinese...


India a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification after blanking Iraq

Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 2 (ANI): The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian...


Baku blocking consular access to jailed Russians Moscow

The hostile steps seriously damage bilateral relations, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Azerbaijan has not...


Minakshi, Pooja Rani assure India of two medals on Day 3 at World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan

Astana [Kazakhstan], July 2 (ANI): Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg) guaranteed India two medals on Day 3 of the World Boxing Cup-Astana,...


Russia should abolish diaspora groups official

Government agencies should not deal with illegal entities, Marina Akhmedova has said Ethnic diaspora groups should be banned in Russia,...


Russia should abolish diaspora organizations official

Government agencies should not deal with illegal entities, Marina Akhmedova has said Ethnic diaspora organizations should be banned...


"Taliban's repeated violations of Doha Agreement fueling regional instability": Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 2 (ANI): Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has warned that Kabul's repeated...


KAZAKHSTAN-ALMATY-GREEN BAZAAR

(250702) -- ALMATY, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Vendors work in the Green Bazaar in Almaty, Kazakhstan, July 2, 2025. Green Bazaar, one...


MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CHINESE-CASHMERE FIRM

(250702) -- ANTANANARIVO, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Workers are pictured at the Madagascar plant of China's Inner Mongolia King Deer...


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UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users...

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

VENICE, Italy: Over the weekend, hundreds of protesters marched through the narrow streets of Venice to voice their opposition to billionaire...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in...

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Persson family steps up H&M share purchases, sparks buyout talk

Persson family steps up H&M share purchases, sparks buyout talk

LONDON/STOCKHOLM:  The Persson family is ramping up its investment in the H&M fashion empire, fueling renewed speculation about a potential...

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

PARIS, France: L'Oréal is making a fresh play in the booming premium haircare segment with a new acquisition. The French beauty conglomerate...

Robinhood launches stock tokens for EU investors, adds OpenAI

MENLO PARK, California: Robinhood is giving European investors a new way to tap into America's most prominent tech names — without...

Wall Street diverges, but techs advance Wednesday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks diverged on Wednesday for the second day in a row. The Standard and Poor's 500 hit a new all-time...

Greenback slides amid tax bill fears, trade deal uncertainty

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. dollar continues to lose ground, weighed down by growing concerns over Washington's fiscal outlook...

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Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan
Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...


Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players
Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

BEIJING, China: China's national soccer team may struggle to stir excitement, but its humanoid robots are drawing cheers — and not...


COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel
COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

]LONDON, U.K.: A World Health Organization (WHO) expert group investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic released its final...


DeepSeek faces app store ban in Germany over data transfer fears
DeepSeek faces app store ban in Germany over data transfer fears

FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany has become the latest country to challenge Chinese AI firm DeepSeek over its data practices, as pressure...


UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability
UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability

Nearly three months after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, the country remains trapped in a deepening crisis, compounded by...


Brits fail to fix stranded F-35 stealth fighter in India - media
Brits fail to fix stranded F-35 stealth fighter in India - media

A crew from the UK has reportedly been unable to repair the aircraft for over 19 days ...


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