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California fires show need for effective US steps on climate
While the exact causes of the California fires raging in the Palisades area of Los Angeles are unknown yet, a Sunday report from The New York Times noted that 2024…
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Death toll rises to 16 as firefighters continue to battle spreading wildfires in Los Angeles
At least 16 people have been killed by blazes as thousands of firefighters race to battle spreading wildfires across Los Angeles County, the most populous U.S. county, local authorities said…
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Exclusive: ‘This whole experience has been challenging,’ a victim of the LA wildfires told Global Times
As wind-driven wildfires rage out of control in the Los Angeles area, creating a perilous situation for California homeowners, two people living in the region shared with the Global Times…
Tibet earthquake: President Paudel saddened by loss of life and property
Kathmandu, Jan 7: President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and properties in the earthquake that struck Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic…
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Blinken ‘confident’ Gaza ceasefire to come, either under Biden or after
SEOUL, Jan 6, 2025: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced confidence Monday that a ceasefire deal in Gaza would come together, but possibly after President Joe Biden leaves office…
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Airplane skids off runway in South Korea, leaving 28 dead
An airplane veered off runway and crashed at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, leaving 28 dead. A total of 181 people were on board, including 175…
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Trump urges Supreme Court to pause law that would ban TikTok or force its sale
US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday urged the US Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok or force its sale, claiming that he should have…
Breakthroughs in China-Japan-SK trade co-op key to regional devt
In light of uncertainties over US trade policies and the rising tide of trade protectionism, it has become urgent for China, Japan, and South Korea to achieve new breakthroughs in…
US $571.3m military assistance and $295m arms sales to Taiwan expose Biden administration’s anxiety, says Chinese expert
US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for the island of Taiwan, the White House confirmed on Friday. On the same day, the US also announced the…
China, Indian Ocean countries hold special dialogue to bridge blue economy opportunities, highlighting regional integration
Delegates from China and Indian Ocean countries gathered in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday for a government-business dialogue, aimed at connecting governments, financial institutions, and businesses to promote…