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China Pledges Support for African Nations’ Core Interests, Says Top Diplomat
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi declared on Monday that Beijing is committed to supporting the core interests and major concerns of African countries, as
German Consumer Sentiment Projected to Improve Slightly in June
Berlin: Consumer sentiment in Germany is projected to see a modest improvement in June, though overall confidence remains low amid ongoing global and domestic economic
French Surgeon Awaits Verdict in One of France’s Largest Child Sexual Abuse Trials
Vannes: As France awaits the verdict in the landmark trial of former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec, victims and child protection advocates are calling on the
Far-Right Activists Attempt to Block Gaza-Bound Aid Trucks
Ashdod: Far-right Israeli settlers attempted to obstruct trucks carrying humanitarian aid into the blockaded Gaza Strip via an Israeli port on Tuesday, local media reported.
Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash in Central Philippines
Ankara: A volcano in the central Philippines erupted, spewing a plume of ash and prompting authorities to raise the alert level, local media reported on
Xiaomi Sees Record High Profit of $1.5B in 1st Quarter
Beijing: Chinese tech company Xiaomi’s adjusted net profit reached 10.7 billion yen ($1.49 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, up 64.5% year-on-year, according to
USAID Shutdown Leaves 50,000 Professionals Jobless in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Over 50,000 Bangladeshi professionals have lost their jobs following the shutdown of USAID-funded projects in the country, an association of the unemployed professionals said