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Restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral Celebrated by Macron

The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been hailed as a remarkable achievement by French President Emmanuel Macron. The cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019, is set to reopen its...
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Taiwan President’s US Visit Sparks Anger from China

China's defense ministry has warned the United States against sending any signals of support for Taiwan's independence. The ministry spokesperson emphasized that China will not tolerate any attempts at secession and will resist any...
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Prisoner exchange between US and China: What you need to know

The United States recently announced the successful release of three American citizens who had been detained in China for an extended period. The White House confirmed that Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung...
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Fatal Poisoning Incident Claims Second Life in Laos: Australian Victim Succumbs

A tragic incident in Laos has claimed the lives of six foreign tourists, including two Australian teenagers, due to suspected methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol. The victims were staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel...
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Challenges facing Cambodia’s ambitious canal megaproject

In August 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Cambodia to kick off the construction of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal. This ambitious project aims to link the Mekong River to the Gulf...
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Putin Ready for Truce Talks with Trump on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, Putin is firm on not making significant territorial concessions and insists that...
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Putin Warns of Nuclear Threat Amid Ukrainian Conflict

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated as Ukraine launched US long-range missiles into Russian territory for the first time. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike in...
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Hong Kong Jails 45 Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial

Hong Kong's High Court recently handed down jail sentences to 45 pro-democracy activists, with terms ranging from just over four years to 10 years. This landmark national security trial, which began in 2021, saw...
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The Cost of Russia’s Invasion: Ukraine’s 1000th Day War

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reached a grim milestone as the conflict enters its 1,000th day. The impact of this full-scale invasion has been devastating, with significant human and material losses incurred. The UN...