China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026

China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026

“Since the beginning of 2026, China’s equipment manufacturing industry has demonstrated characteristics of a solid foundation, multiple growth highlights and strong external demand,” Wang said.

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Ugandan President Museveni warns South Africans to be wary of retaliation by other African countries to xenophobia

Ugandan President Museveni warns South Africans to be wary of retaliation by other African countries to xenophobia

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa over the ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests in South Africa, calling for decisive action to address attacks on African migrants. According to a State House statement issued on Sunday, Museveni told Ramaphosa that xenophobic attacks...

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Congo’s ministry of health announces at least 930 people have died since Ebola outbreak in the east

Congo’s ministry of health announces at least 930 people have died since Ebola outbreak in the east

The Ebola outbreak that was declared in eastern Congo on May 15 is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. The Bundibugyo virus responsible for the outbreak is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment.

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How Spain replayed its 2010 World Cup feat that left Argentina’s Lionel Messi&Co furious

How Spain replayed its 2010 World Cup feat that left Argentina’s Lionel Messi&Co furious

Argentina were already second-best in the game when, as proceedings were heading for extra-time, they had Enzo Fernandez sent off for a second yellow card after he sent the young Spain defender Pau Cubarsi catapulting into the sky at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey.

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How Iran’s war with US and Israel is pushing some 23.4 million Nigerian children into monetary poverty

How Iran’s war with US and Israel is pushing some 23.4 million Nigerian children into monetary poverty

Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war.

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Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China’s economy

Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China’s economy

Claudio Rabenja, a Malagasy economist and international affairs expert, said China’s diversified growth drivers, large domestic market and increasingly modernized production system have helped strengthen the economy’s resilience and adaptability amid external uncertainties.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping praises UN boss Antonio Guterres for UN for ‘firmly upholding multilateralism’

Chinese President Xi Jinping praises UN boss Antonio Guterres for UN for ‘firmly upholding multilateralism’

Noting that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People’s Republic of China at the UN, Xi said China has since been committed to building world peace, contributing to global development, defending international order and firmly supporting the UN.

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Mankind creates first global inter-governmental Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation

Mankind creates first global inter-governmental Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community in advancing AI development and governance.

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US Homeland Security agents crackdown on illegitimate voters based on Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements

US Homeland Security agents crackdown on illegitimate voters based on Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements

Homeland Security interviewed at least 12 of the people whose records it sought in Ohio, including lawful permanent residents and naturalised citizens and initiated deportation proceedings against at least two of them this year, according to two immigration lawyers in Ohio.

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Isolated non-citizen voting fuel fears US President Trump is exaggerating truth as part of voter suppression  

Isolated non-citizen voting fuel fears US President Trump is exaggerating truth as part of voter suppression  

Calling on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot, Trump said on July 3 the bill would ensure Republicans “will not lose an election for a hundred years.”

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