GENEVA, April 9 — World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday urged…
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UN chief’s personal envoy meets with Iranian officials: spokesperson
April 9, 2026UNITED NATIONS, April 9 — The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict…
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Japan gov’t designates 17 airports, ports for possible defense use
April 9, 2026TOKYO, April 9 — The Japanese government has added 17 airports and ports to its…
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Economic Watch: Rising fuel costs boost Chinese EV demand in Germany
April 9, 2026BERLIN, April 9– Rising fuel prices, along with competitive pricing and advanced technology, are boosting…
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Vietnam’s top legislature approves appointments of 6 deputy prime ministers
April 8, 2026HANOI, April 8 — The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam on Wednesday adopted resolutions approving…
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Prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for ex-S. Korean first lady in appeal trial over stock manipulation, bribery charges
April 8, 2026SEOUL, April 8 — South Korea’s special counsel on Wednesday sought a 15-year prison sentence…
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New Zealand welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire
April 8, 2026WELLINGTON, April 8– New Zealand on Wednesday welcomed the announced ceasefire between the United States…
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South African president to receive U.S. envoy’s credentials
April 7, 2026JOHANNESBURG, April 7 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will formally receive the credentials of…
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Iran warns of devastating retaliation if civilian infrastructure attacked
April 6, 2026TEHRAN, April 6– Iran on Monday warned of “much more devastating” and extensive retaliation if…
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BEIRUT, April 5 — Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Sunday morning targeting a…