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China: Death toll in highway collapse in Guangdong rises to 36
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As of 5:30 am (local time) on May 2, 36 people have died and 30 people have been injured in a highway collapse, Al Jazeera reported, citing state news agency Xinhua.
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair a bridge between civilizations: Egyptian
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Issa said that the fair has become a gateway to spreading the culture of peace among peoples through communication with others, building bridges, and "seeking what unites us rather than divides us."
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Forbes journalist placed under house arrest in Russia for spreading 'fake
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A journalist working for the Russian edition of the US magazine Forbes has been placed under house arrest after being detained for allegedly spreading "fake news" about the armed forces, reported CNN, citing Russian state-run RIA news agency on Saturday.
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Philippines denies any deal with China on Ayungin Shoal in South China Sea
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Philippines Department of National Defence (DND) has completely rejected China's claims of having any internal agreement on the Ayungin Shoal, Philippine News Agency quoted Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr as saying.
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Taiwan to commission two more stealth missile corvettes amid rising tensio
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In what seems to be a step to safeguard its waters from China's military aggression, Taiwan's Navy is expected to commission two more domestically-built Tou Jiang-class stealth missile corvettes into service next month, Central News Agency Taiwan reported on Monday.
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Taiwan to exercise its air traffic control rights amid China's unilateral
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan will continue to exercise its right to control air traffic around its airspace after China unilaterally launched two flight paths in the Taiwan Strait, Central News Agency (CNA) reported, citing a national security source.
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Iran's Isfahan "completely calm and secure," says state media report hours
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Central city of Isfahan is "completely calm and secure", Al Jazeera reported citing the country's Mehr News Agency on Friday, hours after explosions were reported near the city's airport.
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North Korean leader Kim pledges to develop ties with China
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reiterated his desire to develop long-standing ties with China on Sunday in a meeting with China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, Yonhap reported, citing the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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Sirens go off in Jerusalem and other areas of Israel
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Sirens and loud booms were heard in the sky over Jerusalem after Iran launched attack drones, Israeli news agency, TPS reported.
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Iran seizes Israel-linked ship MCS ARIES near Strait of Hormuz
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized the Israel-linked MSC ARIES container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported, citing Iranian news agency.
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"Now is time to be ready for war," says North Korea leader Kim Jong Un
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday, said that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding his country mean now is the time to be more thoroughly prepared for a war than ever, Yonhap News Agency reported citing KCNA.
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South Korea successfully launches its second military spy satellite
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
South Korea has successfully launched its second indigenous spy satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US, on Monday, Yonhap News Agency reported citing their defence ministry.
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