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Xi Jinping defends Chinas rule at handover anniversary

Xi Jinping defends Chinas rule…

China's "one country two systems" model of ruling Hong Kong has worked in protecting the city and must continue long term, says Xi Jinping.

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China Vows Support For Russia In New Phone Call With Putin

China Vows Support For Russia…

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday assured Vladimir Putin of China's support on Russian "sovereignty and security" -- leading Washington to warn… Read more

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia after a stop in Israel determining it is time to engage kingdom he once called a pariah

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia after…

More than 3,000 clerics have gathered in Kabul since Thursday for the three-day men-only meeting, and Akhundzada's appearance had been rumoured… Read more

U.S. ANNOUNCES $ 122 MN AID TO INDIA TO ADDRESS DISEASE THREATS

U.S. ANNOUNCES $ 122 MN AID TO…

The fund will be distributed to the three top Indian health research institutions — ICMR, NIV and NIE

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Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors…

Survivors of Afghanistan's deadliest earthquake in two decades say they have nothing to eat, no shelter, and fear a possible cholera outbreak.… Read more

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Afghanistan earthquake: At least…

A powerful earthquake has killed at least 250 people and left scores injured in Afghanistan, a local official has told the BBC.

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Philippines: Sara Duterte sworn…

The eldest daughter of outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been sworn in as vice-president.

Sara Duterte vowed to unite the Philippines… Read more

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Dozens killed and millions stranded…

At least 59 people are known to have died in lightning strikes and landslides triggered by severe monsoon storms in India and Bangladesh.

Millions… Read more