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Afghan Minister and Member of Powerful Haqqani Family Killed in Kabul Bombing
The Taliban’s acting minister of refugees and repatriation, Khalil Haqqani, has been killed in a bombing in Kabul on Wednesday, according to media reports. Haqqani,…
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Iran: Schools and Offices Closed Due to Pollution
State media reports indicate that many schoolchildren, students, and civil servants in Iran were advised to remain at home on…
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Algeria, South Korea Launch New Strategic Agricultural Cooperation Program in 2025
ALGIERS – A new strategic cooperation program between Algeria and South Korea in agriculture will be launched in 2025, under…
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Ex-South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is under arrest following last week’s attempted imposition of martial law, reportedly…
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South Korean Authorities Raid President’s Office Amid Martial Law Probe
In a significant escalation of the ongoing investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, South Korean police…
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China: Over 140 Evacuated Due to Forest Fire in Sichuan
More than 140 people were evacuated after a forest fire broke out on Monday in a village within the Yajiang…
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China to Further Deepen Reform and Expand Opening-Up, Says Premier
China will work harder to expand domestic demand and consumption, further deepen reform comprehensively, steadfastly expand opening-up, and aim for…
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South Korean president banned from foreign travel after martial law attempt
SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at…
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South Korean president booked as suspect in treason case, prosecution says
SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been booked as a suspect on charges of treason, the prosecution…
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South Korean prosecutors detain former defence minister over martial law imposition
SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors detained the former defence minister on Sunday, accusing him of recommending last week’s brief but…
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