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4 Chinese Coast Guard enters prohibited waters near Kinmen
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Friday expelled four Chinese Coast Guard vessels that violated restricted waters off Kinmen, an island under Taiwan's control, as reported by Central News Agency, Focus Taiwan.
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South Korea begins procedure to suspend licenses of 5,000 trainee doctors
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The South Korean health ministry sent prior notices on Monday to suspend the medical licenses of around 5,000 trainee doctors who have defied an order to return to work and have been protesting against the government's proposal to increase medical school admissions, reported Yonhap News Agen
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WAM launches 2nd Global Media Congress White Paper in Nairobi, calling for
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Emirates News Agency (WAM), strategic partner of the Global Media Congress (GMC), today launched the event's annual White Paper on the trends, challenges and opportunities of the global media industry at an exclusive event in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Uzbekistan showcases 49 types of crafts at Design Doha Biennial
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Large-scale activity is being carried out in Uzbekistan to develop culture, literature, and art as an integral part of national spirituality, familiarising the world community with the country's rich cultural heritage, with Uzbekistan's participation in the Design Doha Biennial being a strik
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Taiwan: Two indicted for financing candidate in local polls using 'Beijing
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A Taiwanese man and a Chinese woman were indicted for allegedly providing Chinese funds to a pro-unification New Taipei City Council candidate in Taiwan's local elections in 2022, Central News Agency Taiwan reported, citing the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office.
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Belgian FM: WTO meet in UAE is opportunity to uphold rules-based global or
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Given the geopolitical and geoeconomics challenges we are all facing, it is more important than ever to send out a strong and positive message that a rules-based global order still works," she told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) in an email interview from Brussels.
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1,700-year-old roman necropolis in North Central Bulgaria yields valuable
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A pair of ancient Roman stone-lined tombs, accidentally discovered near the village of Nova Varbovka (North Central Bulgaria) in the autumn of 2023, have yielded an array of precious artefacts. The finds included jewellery, coins and vessels dated between 200 and 250 AD, the Bulgarian New
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UAE's nuclear and radiation sector boasts over 20,000 employees: Hamad Al
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE's Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasised this commitment to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), while marking the annual Professional Day of Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers.
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World Governments Summit 2024: WAM organises roundtable on future of busin
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Emirates News Agency (WAM) organised a roundtable entitled "Shaping Economic Narratives: The Role of News Agencies" as part of Day 1 of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, which kicked off today.
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Five Chinese balloons detected crossing Taiwan Strait median line: Defence
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Eight Chinese balloons were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the most in a single day to date, with two of them later flying over Taiwan, Central News Agency Taiwan reported quoting the Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Saturday.
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Samsung Chairman Lee acquitted in controversial 2015 merger case
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A Seoul court acquitted Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Monday in connection with the controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates, allegedly conducted to help him take over control of South Korea's biggest conglomerate, reported Yonhap News Agency.
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North Korea fired several cruise missiles off west coast: Seoul
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
North Korea fired several cruise missiles off the west coast on Friday, marking its fourth cruise missile launch this year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military.
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