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13:11 China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes

The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's pushes to cooperate with Europe and other foreign partners in space programmes.

12:35 Putin says Russia lacks certain weapons despite beefing up military production

Russia's armed forces still lack certain weapons despite significantly increasing arms production last year, President Vladimir Putin told a meeting of the state Military-Industrial Commission on Wednesday.

12:31 BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its key interest rate through June, showed a Reuters survey of economists, with a 25-basis-point hike next quarter expected by a slight majority of respondents rather than over two-thirds in a poll last month.

12:31 Exclusive: US-China fentanyl talks hang by thread amid trade war

Talks continue between the U.S. and China on tackling the fentanyl epidemic amid the bitter trade war between the world’s two largest economies, four U.S. officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters, even as American negotiators claim the Chinese are failing to negotiate in good faith.

12:10 Kremlin says sides in Ukraine peace talks still need to narrow their differences

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that countries involved in peace talks around Ukraine still needed to narrow their differences and that there were "a lot of nuances" that needed to be worked out before any deal could be reached.

11:51 Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Incident apparently involving four gunmen is worst attack on civilians in India since Mumbai shootings in 2008

11:26 Kashmir killings shatter Modi's tourism success in troubled region

Images and videos of gunshots ringing out in a meadow, bloodied bodies lying on the ground, and people fleeing across a dry river bed have shattered Kashmir's emergence as India's new tourism hotspot.

10:56 Top Indian funds bet on domestic sectors to lead market rebound amid global jitters

India's top investment funds are pivoting inward, betting on the resilience of the domestic economy and a rebound in corporate earnings, while retreating from export-driven bets amid escalating global trade tensions.

10:09 Please, yell at kids! Five lessons I’ve learned about good parenting from around the world

I traveled from Mozambique to Finland to learn parenting hacks, and came away with the same lesson: parenting is hard everywhere, but nowhere is it as lonely as it is in the US

10:02 Data Center Cooling Demand Estimates: Unchanged after DeepSeek - Mitsubishi Heavy Production Increases

Major industrial equipment manufacturers such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries predict that as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers continue to expand, demand for equipment that cools the temperature of server rooms and air conditioning services will increase, and are implementing production increases.

09:52 ‘Horrible’: F1’s $100m gamble is failing

The prancing horse continues to trip over its own hooves.

09:28 Moody cuts his visit to Saudi Arabia and wide campaigns for the Indian forces in Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut his visit to Saudi Arabia, and returned to New Delhi this morning, Wednesday, after the bloody attack on tourists in the Jamo and Kashmir region in the part of New Delhi's control and killed and wounded dozens.

09:17 Australia mourns death of test opener Stackpole

Former test opener Keith Stackpole, a key member of the Australia teams captained by Bill Lawry and Ian Chappell in the 1960s-70s, died of a suspected heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 84.

09:17 China's President Xi says tariffs and trade wars hurt world economic order

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that tariff and trade wars undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, hurt the multilateral trading system and impact the world economic order, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

08:51 Aref: The large market in the region needs Iran's technological advances

TEHRAN- IRNA- The first vice president said that the large market in the region needs Iran's technological advances and we have good interaction, said: Iran International Innovation Area is a reputation of the system and has played a key role in advancing the country's goals in achieving advanced technologies and Haitak.

08:34 The Zionist troops are caught up in Gaza's resistance+ film

The Hebrew media released a film that shows that a unit of the regime's army was caught inside a house in Gaza in the ambush of Palestinian resistance forces.

08:17 Russian drone kills 9 in Marhanets, attacks target Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, officials say

A Russian drone hit a bus carrying workers in the Ukrainian city of Marhanets early on Wednesday, killing nine people in a wave of attacks that targeted civilian infrastructure in east, south and central Ukraine, officials said.

08:17 Exclusive: China EV giant BYD reboots Europe operations after strategic stumbles, sources say

China's leading EV maker BYD is overhauling its European operations after strategic missteps including failures to sign up enough dealers and hire executives with local-market knowledge and to offer hybrids in markets resistant to fully electric vehicles, six current and former BYD executives said.

08:11 ‘I’ve woken up with them on my face’: Portuguese millipede infestation horrifies Wellington

Residents in the city’s south despair amid swarm of putrid-smelling arthropods that mate inside building

08:00 ‘Musk knows’: Betting against Tesla is stupid

COMMENT: Tesla has endured a brutal start to the year, but it will bounce back.

07:51 EU looking at options to forbid new Russian gas contracts, source says

The European Commission is assessing whether it could legislate to forbid firms in the European Union from signing new contracts for Russian fossil fuels, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.

07:51 Japan's factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank for the tenth consecutive month in April as confidence among manufacturers dived to almost 5-year lows, dented by worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

07:51 Australia's conservative opposition leader Dutton pledges defence boost if elected

Australia's conservative opposition party leader Peter Dutton, trailing in polls related to the May 3 election, has pledged to boost defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product within a decade, as the Trump administration pushes allies to spend more on security.

07:41 Trade war and safety concerns take centre stage at Shanghai auto show

China's annual major auto shows have become a showcase for the rise of ever-cheaper, better-performing electric vehicles and more confident local brands in the world's biggest market for cars.

07:41 Mercedes CEO urges EU to find equitable solution to China-made EV tariff dispute

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said on Wednesday the German automaker was urging the European Union to find an "equitable solution" to create a level-playing field for China-made electric vehicles in Europe.

07:41 Ukraine, Western countries meet on Russia war as diplomats say breakthrough unlikely

U.S., Ukrainian and European officials meet in London on Wednesday about ending Russia's war in Ukraine after warnings by U.S. President Donald Trump that Washington could walk away if there is no progress on a deal soon.

07:14 Ben Affleck’s ‘logic-free’ Hollywood return

If Ben Affleck’s unexpected sequel The Accountant 2 and the ultra-realistic Warfare get pulses racing, then the charming The Penguin Lessons it the perfect antidote

07:08 ‘Most expensive in world history’: CBA stuns

While the world writhes in economic turmoil not seen in years due to Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda, something unusual is happening here in Australia.

07:07 Singapore inflation stays at 4-year lows as city-state prepares for election

Headline inflation rate was unchanged from last month at 0.9%, while core inflation fell to 0.5% from 0.6%.

06:48 Vietnam seeks more free trade deals to drive growth as Trump tariff looms

Vietnam is seeking to speed up its negotiations for new free trade agreements while more effectively exploiting the 17 ones it has already signed, as its export-reliant economy is bracing for U.S. tariffs.

06:48 Gold falls as Trump backs down from threat to fire Fed chief

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and expressed optimism for a trade deal with China, denting bullion's safe-haven appeal.

06:36 Cabinet expects completion of feasibility study for Kambar-Ata-1 HPP construction by May

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06:31 Asiana Airlines increases popular routes ahead of summer peak season

[Seoul = Newspym] Reporter Kim Ah -young = Asiana Airlines increases the routes of New York, Hawaii and Bangkok ahead of the peak season. Asiana Airlines will establish a night -time night on the Incheon -New York route from the 30th and operate twice a day. The flight is a schedule departing from Incheon International Airport at 21:5 every day, and the customer's choice is made with the weekly de

05:59 Attack on tourists in India's Kashmir kills 26, injures 17, police say

Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, police said on Wednesday, the worst such attack in the country in nearly two decades.

05:59 Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Chinese citizens were working at a drone production site in Russia and suggested that Moscow may have "stolen" drone technology from China.

05:59 Rubio will not attend Ukraine peace talks in London

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend talks in London aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday, after earlier saying he planned to travel to London.

05:53 Local self-governments strengthen economic development of regions in Kyrgyzstan - UK Ambassador

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05:52 ‘It’s come to an end’: Bombshell investing claim

The days of ‘set-and-forget’ investment have come to an end, experts have warned, as stock markets continue reverberating from the turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump.

05:14 Emomali Rahmon receives Minister of Interior of Iran

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04:21 Woodside's shares gain as first-quarter revenue fuels up, beating expectations

Shares of Australia's Woodside Energy were up nearly 4% on Wednesday after the gas producer posted first-quarter revenue above estimates.

04:21 South Korea to seek speedy solution on auto tariffs in US trade talks

South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Wednesday that Seoul will seek a speedy solution over auto tariffs in trade talks with U.S. counterparts and is also prepared for the prospect of Washington bringing up the issue of defence costs.

04:21 Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector

Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worried for her family of nine when rice prices in the world's second-largest exporter of the staple crashed this year after India resumed exports.

03:54 Yemen's attack on the north of the occupied territories

The north of the occupied territories was targeted by Yemen's Ansarullah movement.

03:46 IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies, warns of global slowdown on trade worries

On a global basis, growth was lowered from 3.3% to 2.8% for the whole of 2025, with the IMF saying that tariffs were "a major negative shock to growth."

03:43 Focus: Hyundai Steel's $6 bln US investment draws investor ire, tests Seoul's tariff strategy

In late March, as investors kept hammering Hyundai Steel shares after the South Korean steelmaker announced a $6 billion investment in the U.S., the company organised a call with a dozen investors to calm nerves over the project that lacked detailed funding plans.

03:43 Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the production of its Optimus humanoid robots had been affected by China's export restrictions of rare earth magnets.

03:41 Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back

Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.

03:41 Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he believes there will be a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, but negotiations with Beijing have not yet started and would be a "slog," according to a person who heard his closed-door presentation to investors at a JP Morgan conference.

03:39 Jordan's king's warning about Zionist savagery in the West Bank

King Abdullah II warned of the intensification of clashes in the occupied West Bank.

02:38 JD Vance: ‘Very Dark Time for All of Humanity’ Unless India, U.S. Work Together

Vice President JD Vance says India and the U.S. can build a “prosperous and peaceful” future for the world if they work together.

02:28 How police nabbed Audrey Griffin’s alleged killer Adrian Noel Torrens, a month after saying her death wasn’t suspicious

It had been a dream start to the year for Audrey Griffin.

02:28 Photos of legendary coach rocks Australian swim team

The Australian swim team has been rocked as photos of iconic swim coach Michael Bohl with several Chinese athletes who secretly escaped punishment after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug emerging.

02:25 Gout Gout set to take on the world’s best

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has been named as Australia’s first representative in the 200m in the team being sent to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and will take on the world’s best sprinters for the first time.

02:21 Thailand Arrests Chinese Executive over Bangkok Earthquake Skyscraper Collapse

Thailand arrests Zhang Chuanling, an executive with a corporation linked to the collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper in March in an earthquake.

01:50 Ovechkin thriving in spotlight as Capitals make winning start to playoffs

Alex Ovechkin, who recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, has no desire to step out of the spotlight as evidenced by the inspired performance he delivered in the Washington Capitals' opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

01:50 Four Czech troops to stand trial over 2018 death of Afghan soldier

Four Czech soldiers will face trial for alleged crimes related to the death of an Afghan soldier after he was detained and interrogated in 2018, Czech prosecutors said on Tuesday.

00:58 Update after bucks night ‘affair’ exposed

A British fitness influencer whose wedding was called off after her fiance’s alleged “cheating” was exposed on a popular podcast has finally spoken out about the moment her relationship “blew up in front of millions of people”.

00:28 IFC ready to invest $130 million in Kyrgyzstan's renewable energy and water supply projects

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00:25 Trading Day: Stocks rebound, no new Powell-bashing or trade tirades from Trump

Making sense of the forces driving global markets

00:25 Palestinian resistance -based missile attack on the occupied territories

Zionist sources report rocket firing from the Gaza Strip to the occupied territories.

00:14 Tesla reels from 71% profit bloodbath

The global Tesla bloodbath has continued after Elon Musk’s company reported a huge 71 per cent drop in first quarter profits compared to the same time last year.

23:56 Trump envoy heads to Moscow for more Ukraine peace talks with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Moscow this week for a new round of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday.

23:51 US, Japan move closer to outline of trade deal, source says

The United States and Japan are moving closer to an interim arrangement on trade, but many of the biggest issues are being put off, according to a person familiar with the matter.

22:57 Explosions at military base near Moscow injure four, governor says

Shells exploded at a military base east of Moscow on Tuesday, injuring four people and prompting the evacuation of about 450 people, the regional governor said.

22:57 Ukraine presses for ceasefire as Russia reported to offer concession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he was prepared to negotiate with Russia "in any format" once a ceasefire takes hold while the Financial Times reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt Moscow's invasion at the current frontlines.

22:56 Israel shares, then deletes, condolences over pope's death

The Israeli government shared and then deleted a social media post offering condolences over the death of Pope Francis, without saying why, though an Israeli newspaper linked the decision to the late pontiff's criticism of the war in Gaza.

22:53 Widespread US attacks on different areas of Yemen

The United States has once again targeted various regions in order to act against the Yemeni people.

22:49 American tourist visits world's narrowest city - 'everyone is super-friendly'

The narrowest city in the world is surrounded by mountains and just 98 feet wide at its narrowest point.

22:33 Cupra Tavascan EV review

This electric SUV from China gets a lot of things right – but it’s not from a Chinese brand, and maybe that’s why…

21:53 US Treasury Secretary says situation with China is unsustainable, source says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said that the tariff standoff with China is unsustainable and that he expects the situation to de-escalate, a source familiar said.

21:46 IAEA chief calls for presidential-level reengagement with North Korea

Pyongyang’s atomic program has grown “exponentially” since 2009, warns Rafael Grossi, head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog.

21:43 Ansarullah: Netanyahu's anger of us and our UAV name is a pleasure+Movie

TEHRAN-IRNA-Nasruddin Amer, deputy director of the Ansarullah media organization, said Tuesday night said: "Netanyahu's anger is happy with us and our UAV name."

21:25 Qatar Foreign Minister: We support diplomacy to solve problems between Iran and the US

TEHRAN- IRNA- Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani, in an interview with his American counterpart Mark Rubio, reiterated Doha's full support for diplomatic approach and dialogue to resolve all solved issues between Iran and the United States.

21:12 More than 20 tourists dead in horror attack: ‘This is an abomination’

At least 26 people were killed in the Indian-administered Kashmir region when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years.

20:59 China unlikely to fill void left by U.S. aid pullback, data shows

Observers say Beijing often ties access to assistance to backing China’s preferred policy positions.

20:41 The Latest: Trump allies turn on one another as controversies accumulate

The infighting and backstabbing that plagued Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty. The latest turmoil threatens to engulf the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed out top advisers and faces fresh controversy over shari...

20:23 What does Türkiye not include the European Union list for safe countries?

Observers believe that the issue of the European Union's classification of Turkey as a safe country cannot be separated from the political context that governs relations between them, especially since its use as an activated pressure card in files such as the re -refugees arrangements.

19:41 Russia reduces its expectations for energy exports in 2025

The Russian Ministry of Economy said, in a document, that Russia has reduced the expectations of its returns from oil and gas exports to 2025 by 15%, due to twice the oil prices, and expected revenues of about 200.3 billion dollars of oil and gas exports.

19:35 At least 28 tourists killed by suspected militants in Kashmir attack

Group of gunmen open fire on holidaymakers in Indian-controlled region in midst of US vice-president’s visit to country

19:26 Google declined OpenAI bid for partnership, exec testifies at trial

Alphabet's Google shot down a bid by OpenAI to use its search technology within ChatGPT, an OpenAI executive testified on Tuesday at Google's antitrust trial in Washington.

18:35 Former Zionist Minister of War to deceive the resistance tunnel on the Egyptian border

TEHRAN- IRNA- The former Zionist Minister of War has fled the public to disseminate a false image of the discovery of a large tunnel on the Philadelphia axis.

17:52 Yemeni Society: Jihad is obligatory against US aggression

TEHRAN- IRNA- The Yemeni Society's Association emphasized the need for jihadist mobilization, martial arts readiness and preparedness to deal with US aggression.

17:44 At least 24 tourists dead in horror attack

At least 24 people were killed in the Indian-administered Kashmir region when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years.

17:39 Hamas's latest stance on ceasefire in Gaza

Some Homas -affiliated sources have announced that there is no new offer to stop the war in Gaza.

17:05 India Follows Vietnam in Imposing Steel Tariffs on China

India announced that it would be imposing a 12-percent tariff on some steel products – a move apparently intended to prevent Chinese dumping.

16:35 Egyptian Foreign Minister: Israel must be completely out of the Lebanese territory

TEHRAN - IRNA - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdul Awati met with Lebanese Foreign Minister Yusuf Reji in Cairo that the Zionist regime should be fully removed from Lebanese soil.

16:03 Why the Lebanese State Department summoned "Amani"

Lebanese sources have been summoned by Iranian ambassador Mojtaba Amani to Beirut for his recent positions on the X -Social Network.

15:57 IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund slashed its forecasts for growth in the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs, and warning that further trade tensions would slow growth further.

15:48 Kanye, Bianca’s bold move amid split rumours

Kanye West has posed with his scantily-clad wife Bianca Censori as they continue to defy “split” rumours.

15:38 Hezbollah: The assassination of Sheikh Hussein Atwi is a violation of Lebanon's rule

TEHRAN- IRNA- The Lebanese Hezbollah movement condemned the Zionist regime's crime in the assassination of Sheikh Hussein Atavi, one of the leaders of the Islamic community in southern Lebanon.

15:38 Hamas warning about human disaster in Gaza

TEHRAN- IRNA- The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) warned of the continued siege of the Gaza Strip by the Zionist army and described it as the basis for an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.

15:03 Hamas warning about the closure of Gaza crossings after 5 days

Hamas announced in a statement about the humanitarian catastrophe and the risk of more than 5 million people after five days of the Gaza crossings were completely closed.

14:48 Five tourists feared dead, eight injured in militant attack in Indian Kashmir, police source says

At least five tourists were feared dead and eight people injured after suspected militants opened fire at them in India's Kashmir region on Tuesday, a police source told Reuters, in the worst such attack in the territory in nearly a year.

14:48 Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says

Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks aimed at undermining society in the Netherlands and its European allies, and Russian hackers have already targeted the Dutch public service, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD said on Tuesday.

14:48 Morning Bid: 'Major loser' reporting for duty

Morning Bid U.S.

14:41 Kremlin: Putin willing to discuss Zelenskiy's call for halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure

Russia is ready to consider a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a halt to attacks by both sides on each other's civilian infrastructure, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

14:41 Israel steps up Gaza strikes; polio vaccination halted by blockade

The Israeli military launched one of the biggest waves of strikes in Gaza for weeks, residents said, and health officials issued a new warning that healthcare faced total collapse from Israel's blockade of all supplies.

14:41 Vance seeks closer US-India ties, warns of 'dark time' otherwise

The United States is looking to sell more energy and defence equipment to India, Vice President JD Vance said on a visit to the country, adding that ties between the two countries will shape the century.

22/04 Japan sends more naval ships to China-linked base despite US concerns

Japan sends more naval ships to China-linked base despite US concerns - The two naval ships docked at a Cambodian base which was recently upgraded using Chinese funds

22/04 How Trump moved swiftly to punish perceived foes in his first 100 days

Hours after swearing an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution on January 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his attorney general to scour the Justice Department and other agencies for evidence of political "weaponization."

22/04 Formula 1 boss erupts at one question: ‘F***ing bullsh*t’

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur blasted the “f***ing bull****” claims that Lewis Hamilton’s form has fallen off a cliff.

22/04 Americans want 3521 percent duty to southeast Asian solar panels

In the background, US manufacturers' complaints are that they cannot compete with cheap, state -sponsored Chinese products.

22/04 Sheikh Naeem Qassim; From the establishment of the "deprived movement" to the Lebanese Hezbollah Secretary -General

Sheikh Naeem Qasim is the fourth secretary -general of Hezbollah, which was appointed as the new secretary -general of the movement after the testimony of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah; He has a long history of struggles in the Lebanese Amal and Hezbollah movements.

22/04 US Pushes Thailand to Fix Trade ‘Issues’ as Tariff Talks Delayed

Talks between the US and Thailand over Trump administration’s plans to impose a hefty 36% tariff has been postponed after Washington asked the Southeast Asian nation to address a set of “issues” related to trade, officials said.

22/04 Lapid: Netanyahu's cabinet won't win in the war

TEHRAN- IRNA- Zionist opposition chief Yaire Lapid acknowledged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet would not win the war against the Gaza Strip.

22/04 Farren Polis: Trump loses Asia

TEHRAN - IRNA - In an article, the Trump administration's policy in the Asian government has promoted China and declined in the region.

22/04 China: Iraqchi's trip to Beijing is important to deepen political mutual trust

TEHRAN- IRNA- While Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Arakchi will be heading to Beijing today (Tuesday in Tehran time), China has announced that the trip is important for deepening political mutual trust.

22/04 Labor candidate Helen Madell attacks Catholic Church

A Labor candidate running in the federal election repeatedly attacked the late Pope Francis and the Catholic Church for “ongoing support for pedos” in a series of deleted social media posts.

22/04 Emergency management agencies of Mongolia and India consider prospects for cooperation

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22/04 Writing a new chapter in the construction of a community with a shared future in the surrounding area—the international community highly appreciates President Xi Jinping’s trip to Southeast Asia

Writing a new chapter in the construction of a community with a shared future in the surrounding area—the international community highly appreciates President Xi Jinping’s trip to Southeast Asia

22/04 Breakingviews - Macquarie gives masterclass in following the money

So much for sacred cows. Often, companies are tempted to hold on to an underperforming operation because the boss was instrumental in either creating it or building it. Such sentimentality has little place at Macquarie . Boss Shemara Wikramanayake helped start and later expand the Australian financial powerhouse's money management business. In a refreshingly dispassionate move, she's now selling t

22/04 Russian drone attack injures three people in Ukraine's Odesa, governor says

Russian forces launched a mass overnight drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa, wounding three people and damaging many apartments, local officials said early on Tuesday.

22/04 Gold hits key $3,500 mark as Trump's attacks on Fed chief rattle traders

Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark on Tuesday, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened risk sentiment and drove investors towards safe-haven bullion.

22/04 In Dubai's Gold Souk, bullion's record run brings little joy for jewellers

In the bustling Gold Souk in Dubai, dubbed the "City of Gold", 22-karat gold jewellery is a traditional favourite for weddings, religious celebrations, and as a family investment.

22/04 Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with US

When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major topic of discussion, though sources say Tokyo will push back against any request to boost its currency.

22/04 Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say

Gulf issuers, including Saudi Arabia's $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, are working on a round of bond offerings, according to sources, braving debt markets despite recent turmoil ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

22/04 Kambar-Ata-1 HPP is key element of energy security of Kyrgyzstan and entire Central Asia: Cabinet Chairman

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22/04 Breakingviews - Why a defence boss could boost Europe’s revival

How to spend 640 billion euros? That’s the amount that European governments, including Britain, would pour each year into their militaries if they make good on their stated intention to beef up defence spending to 3% of GDP. Finding the money is the immediate challenge, given weak growth and heavy debt loads in many countries. A longer-term task is making sure that all the extra investment follows

22/04 Australian swimmers fume as Olympic doping farce exposed

Australia’s top swimmers have been left frustrated over the handling of a doping scandal involving 23 Chinese athletes who tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

22/04 Rice crisis: Japan imports grain from South Korea for first time in more than 25 years

Japanese consumers who used to treat foreign-grown rice with scepticism have been forced to develop a taste for it amid domestic shortage

22/04 Air India Keen to Take Boeing Jets Refused by China Airlines

Air India Ltd. is looking to take Boeing Co. planes rejected by Chinese carriers, people familiar with the matter said, joining the ranks of Asian airlines vying to benefit from the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

22/04 Vietnam clamps down on fraud on US exports, document shows

Vietnam's trade ministry has issued a directive to crack down on illegal transhipment of goods to the United States and other trading partners as it tries to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.

22/04 The Yemeni Foreign Minister demanded a confrontation with "America" ​​in crimes against Gaza and Yemen

The Yemeni Foreign Minister in a message to a number of international officials and organizations called for US support for genocide in Gaza and its destructive attacks on Yemen.

22/04 Morning Bid: Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

22/04 Plant for production of ceramic and granite products and marble slabs returned to state

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22/04 US Air Force Attacks targeted the Yemeni capital

TEHRAN - IRNA - US warplanes targeted the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday morning.

22/04 India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden awards

India duo Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been crowned the world's leading cricketers in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

22/04 China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved in sales and service network expansions in the region.

22/04 Why is Uzbekistan football more and more progressive?

The U17 Asian Championship 2025 has extended the brilliant achievements of football in particular and the sports in general of Uzbekistan in recent years.

22/04 Exclusive: LG, Samsung sue Indian government over electronic-waste pricing policy

South Korea's LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers, court filings show, joining other major companies in contesting the country's environmental rules citing business impact.

22/04 ‘He left an indelible impression’: Catholics across Asia-Pacific mourn the Pope

From Timor-Leste to PNG and the Philippines, millions of Catholics are marking the death of Pope Francis

22/04 14 drink drivers registered in Naryn region in a week

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22/04 Bishkek lacks primary school teachers, Ministry of Education plans to resolve shortage with young specialists

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22/04 Small and medium enterprises in Kyrgyzstan to receive $120 million as part of sustainable financial market development project - World Bank

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22/04 Gold Surges to Record as Trump Ramps Up Threats Against Powell

Gold rose to a record as concern that President Donald Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a flight from US stocks, bonds and the dollar.

22/04 Incidence of bronchial asthma grows in Kyrgyzstan

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22/04 Deadly drugs find new Aussie market

Deadly drugs that have killed young people across the country have been found by Northern Territory health workers for the first time.

22/04 Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

When 25-year-old biology student Yao's PhD program enrollment was deferred due to funding cuts at her U.S. university, she joined a growing list of Chinese students exploring other destinations.

22/04 Cabinet Chairman discusses implementation of Kambar-Ata HPP-1 project with World Bank Managing Director for Operations

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22/04 Snow leopard with two cubs filmed in Shamsi nature reserve

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22/04 World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Region highly appreciated cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

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22/04 New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law.

22/04 Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead

Early voting in the Australian election began on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor party holding a slim lead over the conservative opposition coalition.

22/04 India's Modi and U.S. Vice President Vance optimistic on New Delhi-Washington trade deal

Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

22/04 Kyrgyzstan receives $180 million from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in 19 years

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22/04 'For our country': China's patriots are buying the dip

Retail investors are joining the state-backed "national team" to defend the stock market.

22/04 Asia fights drag from Wall St as US assets buckle

Asian stock markets fought to hold their footing on Tuesday after a furious flight from U.S. assets undermined Wall Street and the dollar, while concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve piled fresh pressure on Treasuries.

22/04 Cabinet of Ministers allocates 220 million soms to buy supercomputers

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22/04 Cult US-chain opens its doors in Australia

A cult-US restaurant chain has confirmed it is opening its first ever store in Australia.

22/04 Ambassador of Estonia visits Kyrgyz Parliament

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22/04 China increases potato exports to Kyrgyzstan

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22/04 Cruel internet trend that has gone too far

There is an overwhelming, loin-girding amount going on in the world right now so let’s talk about the only story that matters: Are two actors, who a couple of months ago none of us could have picked out of a lineup of talented but jobbing supporting thespians, locked in a cold war?

22/04 Egypt and Saudi Arabia's fierce opposition to the dismissal of the Palestinian people from their ancestral land

In a joint statement, Cairo and Riyadh emphasized the need to support the territorial integrity of the Arab countries and rebuild Gaza.

22/04 U.S. finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

The tariffs target major Chinese firms like Jinko Solar and Trina Solar, and go as high as 3,500%.

22/04 Bahrain is one of priority Arab countries for Kyrgyzstan - Sadyr Japarov

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22/04 Reporter's Notes | Feel the friendship, trust and morality of great power diplomacy

Reporter's Notes | Feel the friendship, trust and morality of great power diplomacy

22/04 US finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

The tariffs unveiled on Monday vary widely depending on the company and country.

22/04 Hockey team of Kyrgyzstan wins against team of Luxembourg in World Championship

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22/04 Japan's Nomura to buy Macquarie's U.S. and European public asset management business for $1.8 billion

This would increase the assets under management of Nomura's investment management division to $770 billion, up from the $590 billion currently.

22/04 China ramps up charm offensive toward Taiwan alongside pressure, study shows

The number of Taiwanese attending state-supported business events in China last year is 3% higher than 2023, a Taiwan-based nongovernmental organization says.

22/04 Tajikistan and Turkiye hold consular consultations in Ankara

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22/04 Olympian’s World Cup dream is on

Australian sevens star Tia Hinds has opted to miss Australia’s world championship push at the Los Angeles finale and will instead join fellow Olympian Charlotte Caslick in pursuit of a Wallaroos World Cup berth.

22/04 World all saying the same thing about Oscar Piastri

Just about the only subject a sour Max Verstappen was willing to speak freely about after the controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the man who has suddenly become his biggest world championship rival.

22/04 Harvard sued Trump's administration

Harvard University sued the US federal government by accusing the Trump administration of illegally stopping the university's budget.

22/04 Parliament's Committee ratifies Treaty on transfer of convicted persons between Kyrgyzstan and Italy

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22/04 Huge China tech reveal changes EVs forever

One of the biggest turn-offs for people interested in buying an electric vehicle is how fast it takes to charge and the impact that time might have on longer road trips.

21/04 Ansarullah: The UAV named "Yafa" as Gaza's resistance

A Yemeni Ansarullah official emphasized that the country would continue to use original Palestinian names instead of distorted names by the Zionist regime.

21/04 Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are expected to agree to deepen defence and security ties, including stepping up support for Ukraine, when they meet on Tuesday, Starmer's office said.

21/04 Trading Day: Trump pummels Powell

TRADING DAY

21/04 'Disruptor' Hegseth's unsettled Pentagon starts turning against him

Pete Hegseth wanted to make waves at the Pentagon. But less than 90 days since being sworn in as U.S. defense secretary, he appears put off balance by the very turbulence he himself created.

21/04 China Sanctions Members of Congress, Without Naming Them, for Human Rights Support

China sanctions against several American officials, including members of Congress, for acting against Chinese repression in Hong Kong.

21/04 Migrant remittances in Russia are a threat to the local economy and a life artery for others

The money transfers made by migrant workers in Russia have become the focus of increasing attention from the authorities and public opinion in the country, in light of official reports and estimates that the volume of money flows abroad is a great danger.

21/04 Netanyahu's confession to the Israeli regime's security defeat in Operation Aqsa Storm

TEHRAN - IRNA - The Israeli Prime Minister's Office in an official statement in response to the testimony of Ronin Bar, the head of the regime's internal security (Shabak) in the Supreme Court, confessed to the Zionist regime's security defeat during October 7th.

21/04 Trump's interview with Netanyahu about nuclear talks with Iran

TEHRAN - IRNA - Zionist media Wala wrote: US President Donald Trump is expected to talk to Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about nuclear talks with Iran.

21/04 Netanyahu's anger of Yahya's military statements

The statements of the Yemeni armed forces, which Yahya quickly reads by these forces, have strongly aroused the anger of the Zionist Prime Minister.

21/04 Boeing investors brace for fallout from Trump tariffs

Jets intended for Chinese airline returned to US, raising fears for planemaker as results near

21/04 China Threatens Countries Not to Cut Deals with Trump: 'Compromise Cannot Be Respected'

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned countries around the world that "appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot be respected."

21/04 Early voting kicks off in close election for Australia’s prime minister

Almost 50% of Australians cast their ballots early in the last election in 2022.

21/04 China's CATL launches new sodium-ion battery brand

China's CATL on Monday launched a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, Naxtra, which it said would go into mass production in December, and a second generation of its fast-charging battery for electric cars.

21/04 Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat, White House says

President Donald Trump stands behind U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, after reports that he shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.

21/04 Türkiye is expanding in oil and gas exploration regionally

Turkish Energy Minister Alp Arslan Bayrakdar said that Türkiye's daily production of natural gas in the main Screen field in the Black Sea has reached 9.5 million cubic meters, while the country strengthens its energy aspirations.

21/04 Chopra hopes eponymous event will bring Diamond League to India

Neeraj Chopra will tick off an item in his bucket list with an eponymous javelin competition in Bengaluru next month but the poster boy of Indian athletics has also added a new one to it - watching a Diamond League event in the country.

21/04 Israeli spy chief hands court scathing rebuke of Netanyahu bid to sack him

The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to sack him followed his refusal to fulfil requests that included spying on Israeli protesters and disrupting the leader's corruption trial.

21/04 A number of documents signed following talks between President of Kyrgyzstan and King of Bahrain

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21/04 Who might succeed Pope Francis? Nine possible candidates

Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.

21/04 President Sadyr Japarov holds talks with King of Bahrain

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21/04 Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gave Moscow satisfaction, but declined to comment on Trump's hopes for deal this week.

21/04 Malaysia Airlines eyes new Boeing jets should China reject them

Malaysia Airlines' parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group, is talking to Boeing about acquiring new jets that become available if Chinese airlines stop taking deliveries, its managing director told Malaysian state news outlet Bernama.

21/04 Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned home

Argentines long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church. With his death on Monday at the age of 88 after a long illness, those hopes for his return end unrealized.

21/04 Exclusive: Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives, sources say

Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as next month, two people familiar with the matter said.

21/04 Republican lawmakers face clean-energy conundrum as they work on tax bill

Major clean energy investments in their districts are at odds with Trump's skepticism of the industry.

21/04 Intensifying tension and contradiction in the positions of Zionist leaders

The statements of senior Zionist figures on the Gaza war cases indicate the intensification of tension and contradiction in the political behavior of the Zionist regime.

21/04 Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday.

21/04 Posco Joins Hyundai for $5.8 Billion Steel Mill Hailed by Trump

South Korea’s Posco Holdings Inc. plans to join its peer Hyundai Motor Group in building a steel plant in the US — a $5.8 billion investment that President Donald Trump has used to claim success for his controversial tariff policy.

21/04 Pope Francis cause of death revealed

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died aged 88 after a lengthy battle with double pneumonia.

21/04 Yahya Fast: We targeted US ships and Zionist ports

A spokesman for the Yemeni armed forces reported five attacks on the depths of Zionist ports and two attacks on US targets in the area.

21/04 Pope Francis: memorable quotes and sayings

Below are some memorable quotes from Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday. The quotes are arranged according to subjects that cropped up during his papacy, in chronological order within each theme.

21/04 China sends back Boeing jet worth $55m as Trump tariffs continue to hurt trade

China sends back Boeing jet worth $55m as Trump tariffs continue to hurt trade - Beijing cautions third countries against making trade concessions to US at its expense

21/04 EFSD analysts predict Kyrgyzstan's budget surplus to be 2.1% of GDP in 2027

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21/04 Gold Hits Record as Dollar Sags and Trade War Concerns Persist

Gold rallied to a record as a fresh bout of US dollar weakness, criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump and persistent trade war concerns underpinned haven demand.

21/04 Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch

Nintendo's Switch became a source of much-needed escapism during pandemic restrictions. Now, the Japanese video game company faces the harsh reality of a brutal trade war as it launches its successor device.

21/04 At China auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla 'killers'

More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cutthroat competition in the world's premier market for electric vehicles and hybrids.

21/04 Sadyr Japarov expresses condolences in connection with death of Pope Francis to Cardinal Kevin Farrell

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21/04 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees in limbo after deportation from US

Human rights experts voice alarm as refugees expelled by the US, not welcomed by Bhutan and rejected by Nepal

21/04 Russia launches missiles, drones as Putin's Easter ceasefire ends, Ukraine says

Russia launched missiles and drones targeting Ukraine early on Monday, waking up Kyiv and the eastern half of the country, hours after the one-day Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin came to an end.

21/04 Singapore's Keppel gets $1.5 billion in capital commitments for its funds

Keppel , a Singapore-based manager and operator of assets such as data centres, said on Monday that it has secured close to S$2.0 billion ($1.53 billion) of capital commitments from global institutional investors for its flagship funds.

21/04 Vance Arrives in India as Trump’s Trade War Hangs Over Visit

JD Vance landed in New Delhi on Monday, kicking off a four-day visit to India that carries both personal and political significance for the vice president, while taking place against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s global trade war.

21/04 Iraqi representative warning about Türkiye's worrying movements in Iraq

An Iraqi representative warned of the movements of the Turkish government within the country.

21/04 U.S. chip controls will benefit China's Nvidia rivals like Huawei: Analysts 

U.S. export controls on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China will boost its rising domestic AI chipmakers such as Huawei, semiconductor analysts say. 

21/04 President Japarov expresses condolences to Cardinal Kevin Farrell on death of Pope Francis

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21/04 Vietnam central bank preparing restructuring plan for troubled lender SCB

Vietnam's central bank is drafting a plan to restructure the troubled Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank, the lender at the centre of the country's biggest financial fraud on record, local media reported.

21/04 China's JD.com calls out anti-competitive pressures on food delivery couriers

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com highlighted anti-competitive pressures on food delivery couriers in a social media post on Monday, alleging that other platforms were coercing couriers to avoid working with JD Takeaway.

21/04 Indonesia books larger-than-expected $4.3 billion trade surplus in March

Indonesia reported on Monday a $4.33 billion trade surplus in March, more than expected and the widest in four months as shipments beat estimates and imports were weaker than anticipated.

21/04 Rupee jumps, hedging costs slide as dollar keeps taking punches

The Indian rupee and other Asian currencies strengthened on Monday as the dollar remained under pressure, with the latest drag coming from U.S. President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fuelling concerns over central bank independence.

21/04 First time running! Reduced aging by more than 30%

◎Science and Technology Daily reporter He Liang On April 20, a Central Asia train loaded with locally produced polyester sliced ​​cargo slowly departed from Chongqing Tuanjie Village Central Station and will depart from the Horgos Port and cross Kazakhstan. It is expected to arrive in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan in about 12 days, with a total journey of about 4,700 kilometers. This is the

21/04 US beef off the menu as the trade war hits Beijing's American-style restaurants

At Home Plate BBQ, an American-style restaurant in Beijing, staff are reprinting menus. The U.S.-China trade war means American beef - once the star ingredient - will soon be off the table.

21/04 A ‘strange dance’: media mogul Saad Mohseni on making TV under the Taliban

Once dubbed the ‘Afghan Rupert Murdoch’, Saad Mohseni’s media business was founded after the fall of the Taliban and is now navigating their return

21/04 Aussie gun adds to century makers in England

Two days after Cameron Green made a century on return to cricket in England, Peter Handscomb served a reminder of his worth with an unbeaten 142 at Old Trafford.

21/04 China's export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the world

China's export controls on three metals important across the defence and chip sectors are keeping shipments at historically low levels despite high prices worldwide as Beijing flexes its control over the minerals supply chain.

21/04 First Lady takes part in international forum on digital skills

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21/04 Liver transplant surgery on one-year-old child performed in Mongolia

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21/04 South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to bypass U.S. tariffs

South Korea has found increased attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, primarily from China, to avoid tariffs.

21/04 Gold soars to record high on trade war concerns, weaker dollar

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, spurred by concerns over global economic growth due to the spiralling Sino-U.S. trade war, with a weaker dollar further boosting the rally.

21/04 About 9,900 foreign citizens work in Mongolia

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21/04 Ambassador of Türkiye presents credentials to President of Mongolia

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21/04 Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world's most polluted town

Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India's Byrnihat town which is ranked the world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen support.

21/04 Second Boeing jet starts return from China, tracker shows

The jet appears to be another victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by Trump.

21/04 Beijing threatens countermeasures against countries that ‘appease’ Washington in trade war

Statement from commerce ministry criticises ‘selfish’ countries that make any trade deals with the US that harm China

21/04 President Japarov arrives in Bahrain for official visit

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21/04 Trump hopes that Russia and Ukraine reach this week's agreement

US President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that Russia and Ukraine could reach a peace agreement "this week", without disclosing details of any progress in the peace talks he led between the two parties.

21/04 Damning email exposes truth about Melbourne Covid restriction

An explosive secret email the Victorian Government tried to bury has exposed the truth about former premier Daniel Andrews’ contentious decision to lock millions of Victorians in their homes during the Covid pandemic.

21/04 Russian Ministry of Defense announces resumption of hostilities after ceasefire

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21/04 Palestinian testimony in savagery of Zionists in the last 7 hours

Local sources reported the testimony of at least four Palestinians in Zionist attacks on Gaza.

21/04 Piastri on top of the world with a lot more winning to do

Piastri has now won three of the five races and leads teammate Norris by 10 points.

21/04 Stocks and dollar slide as Trump's Fed attacks jangle nerves

Asian equities and U.S. stock futures slid on Monday while the dollar slumped, as anxiety over tariffs and public criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump hit sentiment, leading gold prices to a new high.

21/04 Pope Francis' death announced by Cardinal Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo

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21/04 Ministers of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan meet in Dushanbe

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21/04 Two participants die during Almaty Half Marathon

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21/04 South Korea's leading presidential candidate vows to address 'Korea Discount'

South Korea's leading presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, on Monday pledged to push for a revision of the country's commercial act, as part of a plan to eliminate the so-called "Korea Discount."

21/04 India's Modi to host JD Vance in Delhi under US tariffs shadow

U.S. Vice President JD Vance begins a four-day visit to India on Monday and will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as New Delhi rushes to avoid steep U.S. tariffs with an early trade deal and boost ties with the Trump administration.

21/04 China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus

China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.

21/04 South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs

South Korea has found rising attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, mostly from China, to avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, its customs agency said on Monday.

21/04 US Defense Secretary Hegseth shared war plans in second Signal chat, NYT reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times reported on Sunday, raising more questions about his use of an unclassified messaging system to share highly sensitive security details.

21/04 Russia's economy ministry cuts 2025 Brent price forecast by nearly 17%, Interfax reports

Russia's economy ministry has cut its forecast for the average price of Brent crude in 2025 by nearly 17% from what it saw the price would be this year in its September calculations, Interfax news agency reported early on Monday.

21/04 China opposes any deals between US, other nations at its expense

China respects all parties resolving economic and trade differences with the United States through consultation on an equal footing, but it will firmly oppose any party striking a deal at China's expense, its Commerce Ministry said on Monday.

21/04 China keeps key lending rates steady in bid to shore up yuan as Trump tariffs pressure currency

The decision comes amid encouraging first quarter growth figures, with GDP recording a 5.4% rise year-on-year.

21/04 International XVI Book Fest-2025 to be held in Bishkek

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21/04 Visuals of the French Parliament's MPs by the Zionist regime

The Zionist regime did not allow MPs to enter the occupied territories.

21/04 Chairs of customs services of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to visit border checkpoints to simplify procedures

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21/04 Humanoid workers and surveillance buggies: ‘embodied AI’ is reshaping daily life in China

China’s leaders see artificial intelligence as key to upgrading military strength, solving problems created by a shrinking workforce, and a source of national pride