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China marks 77th anniversary of its navy

China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an imp…

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Fragile calm returns to Gaza as thousands of displaced residents head north

A fragile calm has returned to the war-torn Gaza Strip for the second day, as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appe…

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Malawian President Mutharika announces partial lineup of new Cabient

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika unveils partial lineup of new cabinet.

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Gaza Authorities Report Over 90% Infrastructure Destroyed, 67,000 Killed in Ongoing Strikes

Gaza reports 90% infrastructure destroyed and 67,000 killed in Israeli strikes.

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Exhausted by war, Gazans await progress from ceasefire talks in Egypt

Israeli and Palestinian teams meet in Egypt seeking Gaza ceasefire after war.

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Hamas Seeks Egyptian Guarantees for U.S.-Backed 20-Point Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Hamas urges Egypt to oversee implementation of U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan.

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Chinese Firm Breaks Ground on Ultramodern Amusement Park Near Ghana’s Tema

Chinese firm launches ultramodern amusement park project near Ghana’s Tema.

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Hamas Delegation Arrives in Egypt for Talks on Implementing Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Hamas delegation in Egypt for talks on Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan.

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Goma Airport Remains Closed Eight Months After Rebel Seizure in Eastern DRC

Goma airport stays closed months after rebel takeover amid ongoing conflict.

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World Insights: How is this U.S. government shutdown different from previous ones?

Recent U.S. shutdown marked by unprecedented partisan hostility and conflict.

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Hamas Responds to U.S. Peace Proposal, Shows Signs of Flexibility

Hamas responds to U.S. peace plan, signaling flexibility amid international attention.

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Chinese firms launch solar project to light up Nigerian capital city

Chinese firms begin construction on Nigeria’s flagship ‘Light Up Abuja’ project.