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Descendants of Lisbon Maru survivors, Chinese fishermen honor heroic WWII rescue
Eighteen descendants of rescued British prisoners of war (POWs) during the Lisbon Maru incident joined descendants of Chinese ...
Israel's flagship airline reports rise in Q1 revenue
Israel's leading airline El Al reported a revenue of 774 million U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2025, up by nearly 5 percent year-on-year, according to a financial report submitted to the Tel ...
Hungarian author launches photo book offering intimate portrait of China
A new photo album showcasing contemporary China through the eyes of a Hungarian author was unveiled in Budapest on Wednesday.
Across China: A glimpse of Chinese modernization in millennia-old heartland
As dusk settled over the rooftops of a Tang-Dynasty-style pavilion, a fleet of glowing drones ascended into the darkening sky, their synchronized flight tracing luminous patterns above curved eaves ...
US designates four Cuban officials for gross violation of human rights
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the United State has designated four Cuban regime officials for ...
Soccer-Real Madrid's Endrick could miss Club World Cup with hamstring injury
(Reuters) -Real Madrid forward Endrick suffered a hamstring injury during their 2-0 victory over Sevilla, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday, in the latest injury blow to the team.
Soccer-Goalkeeper Chatchai earns ASEAN title for Buriram United in shootout
Chatchai Bootprom saved three penalties as Buriram United defeated Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi 3-2 in a shootout to win the ASEAN Club Championship title on Wednesday after a 3-3 draw in the second leg ...
Feature: Chinese doctors race against clock to save young mother with giant liver tumor in Zanzibar
Just 28 days after giving birth, a young mother in Tanzania's Zanzibar found herself caught between the joy of new life and the shadow of death.
U.S. withdrawal of Finnish scholar's grant sparks concerns over academic freedom
The U.S. Department of State has canceled a Fulbright scholarship awarded to a Finnish researcher, citing political misalignment with policies under President Donald Trump -- a move condemned in ...
Malawian president hails Chinese contractor for "outstanding" project
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has been recognized by the government of Malawi for an "outstanding" road project in the southeastern African country.
Uganda holds annual tourism expo to boost arrivals
The annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, Uganda's premium tourism show, opened here on Wednesday as the East African country strives to boost tourist arrivals.
Former Arsenal forward pleads guilty in UK to cannabis smuggling charge
Former Arsenal and Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to orchestrating the smuggling of 60 kg of cannabis into Stansted Airport, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said on ...