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Indonesia: Prabowo sworn in as the country’s eighth president
JAKARTA – Prabowo Subianto took the oath of office on Sunday before the Indonesian parliament, becoming the country’s eighth president.…
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China: President Xi urges strategic missile troops to enhance deterrence
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the country’s strategic missile troops to strengthen their deterrence and combat capabilities,…
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Iran hosts joint naval drills with Russian and Omani warships in Indian Ocean
TEHRAN – Naval drills hosted by Iran with the participation of Russia and Oman began in the Indian Ocean on…
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S.Korea accuses Pyongyang of sending troops to Russia, Kremlin denies
SEOUL – The South Korean National Intelligence Service reported a statement on Saturday, accusing North Korea of shipping 1,500 special…
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Three Algerians Win Prestigious ‘Katara’ Prize for Arabic Novel
Algerian literature took center stage at the 10th edition of the “Katara” Prize for Arabic Novel, with three Algerian authors…
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Exiled Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina on Charges of Crimes Against Humanity
A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following her removal from…
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China: Discovery of Over 120 Mineral Deposits in 2023
A total of 124 mineral deposits were discovered in China in 2023, according to a report released by the Chinese…
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Japan’s Oldest Nuclear Reactor Approved to Operate Beyond 50 Years
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday approved the aging Takahama nuclear power plant in central Japan to continue operations for…
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Algerian Products Exhibition in Doha to Feature 150+ National Companies
More than 150 public and private national companies will participate in the Algerian Products Exhibition, which is scheduled to be…
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Record 341 Women Vying for Lower House Seats in Japan
A record number of 341 women have filed their candidacy for the upcoming general elections in Japan. The number of…
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