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China to resolutely safeguard development interests commerce minister 09 May 2025 - 09:25 pm
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Ukraine, Hungary expel two diplomats each in spying row 09 May 2025 - 08:56 pm
In this handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 9, 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends the annual Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Leaders' Summit, taking place in Oslo, via video link from his office in Kyiv. (Photo by Handout / AFP)
Trump proposes reducing tariffs on China to 80% 09 May 2025 - 08:30 pm
A container ship docked at the Port of Long Beach in California. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Bloomberg)
Philippine election holds key to future for foes Marcos, Duterte 09 May 2025 - 08:17 pm
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) attends a campaign rally of senatorial candidates under his party in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, on May 9, 2025, ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Jam Sta Rosa / AFP)
South Africa raises concerns with US over alleged "refugee" resettlement plan 09 May 2025 - 08:10 pm
A general view of the Alexandra township with the Sandton cityscape in the background taken from Linbro Park in Johannesburg on May 4, 2025. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP)
Japan's Nippon Steel expects 43 pct net profit fall in fiscal 2025 amid high tariffs 09 May 2025 - 07:47 pm
File: An entrance sign for Japanese company Nippon Steel's East Nippon Works Kashima Area facility is pictured in Kashima, Ibaraki prefecture, north of Tokyo on December 6, 2024. (Photo by Richard A Brooks / AFP)
Indonesia seeks foreign investment for giant sea wall project along Java coast 09 May 2025 - 07:44 pm
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Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for sixth straight day: army source 09 May 2025 - 07:38 pm
This handout satellite photo obtained from Planet Labs PBC and dated May 6, 2025, shows smoke billowing from a fuel storage depot after a strike on Port Sudan. (Photo by Planet Labs PBC / AFP)
Pakistan postpones T20 League amidst India attacks 09 May 2025 - 07:35 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. Spectators leave after the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to a significant technical failure at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)
Tanzania, Mozambique agree to strengthen trade, investment cooperation 09 May 2025 - 07:29 pm
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Measles roars back in the US, topping 1,000 cases 09 May 2025 - 07:29 pm
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Sheinbaum says Mexico sued Google over 'Gulf of America' name 09 May 2025 - 07:23 pm
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Pakistan shoots down six Indian Harop drones 09 May 2025 - 07:18 pm
Security personnel stands guard near the Karachi Port in Karachi on May 9, 2025, amid the ongoing border tensions between India and Pakistan after the Kashmir tourist attack. (Photo by Rizwan TABASSUM / AFP)
Fresh Pakistani drone attacks in Indian Kashmir: India defence ministry source 09 May 2025 - 07:17 pm
A security personnel stands guard near the Karachi Port in Karachi on May 9, 2025, amid the ongoing border tensions between India and Pakistan after the Kashmir tourist attack. Photo by Rizwan TABASSUM / AFP.
Mpox death toll in Africa surpasses 1,750 since 2024 Africa CDC 09 May 2025 - 07:06 pm
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Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change: president 09 May 2025 - 06:50 pm
This photo illustration shows the Gulf of Mexico branded as Gulf of America displayed on the Google Maps application on a tablet on February 11, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Luis Acosta / AFP)
Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Barrios for welterweight title: report 09 May 2025 - 06:17 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. Philippine senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao attends the campaign rally of senatorial candidates under the party of the Philippines' president Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, on May 9, 2025, ahead of the midterm elections. Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP.
India shuts schools near Pakistan border amid escalating tensions 09 May 2025 - 06:06 pm
People watch an unclaimed part of an aircraft at Wuyan village in Pulwama district, about 20 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)