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Vaccines for cancer, heart disease to be 'ready by end of decade'
Groundbreaking set of new vaccines would save many hundreds of thousands if not millions of lives, say experts
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China simulates striking Taiwan on second day of drills
Chinese state television reported that the combat readiness patrols and drills around Taiwan were continuing
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Third massive whale in a month beaches itself, dies in Bali
This is the third whale that has beached itself in Bali, a popular destination for holidaymakers, in April alone
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Ben Ferencz, last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, dies at 103
Ferencz secured convictions of numerous German officers who led roving death squads during the war
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South Korea to discuss 'issues raised' from leaked documents with US
Three US officials claimed that Russia or pro-Russian elements were likely behind the leak
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Iranian wins top Quran recitation contest in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Sharif wins first prize in azan categry at the Otr Elkalam international competition
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Iranian delegation to visit Saudi Arabia for embassy reopening
Technical delegation will make arrangements for the reopening of Iran's embassy in Riyadh, reports ISNA
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India's tiger population rises above 3,000
The Indian census estimated there were 3,167 tigers in the wild across the country
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Saudi, Omani envoys arrive in Sanaa for peace talks with Houthi leaders
The visit indicates progress in the Oman-mediated consultations between Riyadh and Sanaa
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Kuwaiti prime minister selects new cabinet: state news agency
Sheikh Ahmad was re-appointed as prime minister by the crown prince in March
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Indian editors decry government move to police online news
Indian government says rules not draconian and do not have sweeping powers
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Israel hits Syria after rockets fired towards Golan Heights
Syrian defence ministry said its air defences had responded to the Israeli attacks
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Schoolgirl poisonings continue across Iran
More than 5,000 students have been affected by poisonings in more than 230 establishments, according to official count
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Omani mediators in Yemen to try to broker new truce
Nearly a decade of war in Yemen has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives
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Israel’s ‘crimes’ stoke violence, instability: OIC
Al-Quds (Jerusalem) is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory, says Islamic bloc chief
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Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line
This is a serious warning to the Taiwan independence separatist forces, reads Chinese army’s statement
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Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women
Resistance against hijab law tarnishes the country’s spiritual image and spreads insecurity, says official statement
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US official says coalition can communicate effectively with China on Russia sanctions
Russia is still focused on support from North Korea and Iran, the official said
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Saudi delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Yemen’s Houthis in Sanaa
A visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks between the kingdom and Iran
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Indian editors decry government move to police online news
New IT rules make it obligatory “not to publish, share or host fake, false/misleading information” about the govt
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China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
China will take forceful measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese FM says
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China holds the key to understanding COVID-19 origins: WHO chief
The virus was first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019
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Israeli strikes target Hamas in Lebanon and Gaza
Israel's military hit sites in Lebanon and Gaza early on Friday, in retaliation for rocket attacks it blamed on Hamas
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US Afghanistan report mostly blames Trump for chaotic withdrawal
Biden administration defends exit in summary on classified reports, says Trump ‘severely constrained’ options
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440 migrants rescued from boat off Malta
The Geo Barents reached the boat on Tuesday “after more than 10 hours of navigation in a stormy sea”, MSF says
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Afghanistan's Taliban move spokesman's office to Kandahar
The province of Kandahar is the historical birthplace of the Taliban movement
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India and China spar over visas for their journalists
Indian journalists posted in Beijing barred from resuming jobs in the Beijing, claims Indian media
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D-8 aims to create collaborative mechanism against natural disasters
Platform seeks to meet aid needs of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Türkiye
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Up to $520bln in debt write-offs needed for emerging nations' climate goals
Without ambitious debt relief, many poor countries don't have a chance, said Kevin P. Gallagher, DRGR project co-chair
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Top Iranian, Saudi envoys meet in China in restoration of diplomatic ties
The two regions agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies after years of hostility
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Violence erupts again at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque
Violence at Jerusalem holy site feared to spark wider conflict
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Iran names first UAE envoy since 2016
The move comes after Iran welcomed an Emirati ambassador last September ending a six-year absence
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Netanyahu says Israel committed to maintaining Al-Aqsa status quo
350 worshippers arrested by Israeli police from inside Al-Aqsa Mosque complex
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Trump, facing criminal charges, calls for defunding the FBI
Trump faces two Justice Department criminal investigations led by a special counsel appointed by US Attorney General
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UN chief condemns Taliban ban on Afghan female workers
This is a violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women, says spokesperson
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Top Iranian, Saudi diplomats set to meet in China for 1st time in 7 years
Iran, Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic ties in deal brokered by China
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US' Biden points to 'dangers' of AI, says tech giants need to take action
Biden says he thinks tech companies are responsible for making sure their products are safe before they hit stores
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Indian rescuers scour site of deadly avalanche for any more victims
Rescue teams pulled 20 survivors from the snow that engulfed the road to the Nathu La pass
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UN Afghan staff told to stay home as Taliban signals UN female ban
About 400 Afghan women work for the UN
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5 arrested over human sacrifice at Indian temple
Shanti Shaw, 64, was killed and decapitated with a machete in 2019 after visiting the temple in Guwahati
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Iran appoints first UAE ambassador since 2016 as Gulf relations improve
UAE's Dubai emirate has long being one of Iran's main links to the outside world
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Trump charged with hush-money scheme to boost 2016 election chances
Two women in the case are adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal
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Israeli police storm Al-Aqsa mosque during holy month
Israeli forces launch airstrikes on Palestinian targets after reported rocket fire in retaliation to Al-Aqsa raid
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‘China’s modernisation an opportunity for world, not threat’
Beijing offers world a new kind of modernity by defying western template, experts agree at Boao forum
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Trump arrives at New York courthouse to face criminal charges
Trump held his fist in the air in a gesture to reporters as he departed Trump Tower
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ISIS/Daesh senior leader killed in airstrike northwestern Syria: US
Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri responsible for terror attacks in Europe, Türkiye, says US Central Command
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WATCH: Iran state TV apologises for airing kiss
Any display of physical contact between men and women is forbidden on the Islamic republic's official TV networks
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Finland officially joins NATO as 31st member
Flag-raising ceremony completes Finland’s accession to NATO
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China's intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for US, allies
Equipped with a new, longer-range ballistic missile, Chinese arms can hit the continental United States, analysts say
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India rejects China's renaming of places along disputed border
China and India fought a war along parts of their poorly demarcated 3,800-km (2,360-mile) frontier in 1962

















































