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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election
World
August 15, 2024
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election
Tokyo CNN — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will step down next month and will not run…
The West needs China for clean energy. It will pay a price to break free
World
August 14, 2024
The West needs China for clean energy. It will pay a price to break free
London CNN — The United States and Europe are racing to narrow China’s commanding lead in clean energy technologies, throwing…
Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
World
August 13, 2024
Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
CNN — Renewed fears of ethnic cleansing against the stateless Rohingya Muslim community are mounting after reports that hundreds of…
China celebrates historic Olympic gold medal tie with US after neck and neck battle
World
August 12, 2024
China celebrates historic Olympic gold medal tie with US after neck and neck battle
Hong Kong CNN — China is celebrating its best-ever performance at an overseas Olympics after winning the same number of…
China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
World
August 7, 2024
China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s…
Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?
World
August 3, 2024
Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?
CNN — The pounding of sustained gunfire and artillery had rattled Khin Swe’s home in northeastern Myanmar for days, with…
Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki
World
August 1, 2024
Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Tokyo CNN — Israel will not be invited to this year’s peace ceremony commemorating the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki…
Tourism Ministry Marks 10th Anniversary of Egypt-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Egypt
August 1, 2024
Tourism Ministry Marks 10th Anniversary of Egypt-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The exhibition “On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt,” opened earlier this month at the Shanghai National…
Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart
World
July 29, 2024
Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart
Hong Kong CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over Beijing’s “destabilizing actions” in the South China…
Singapore is Egypt’s fourth biggest investor
Egypt
July 29, 2024
Singapore is Egypt’s fourth biggest investor
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said, on Sunday 28/7/2024, that Singapore is Egypt’s fourth biggest investor and the country is hoping…