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King Charles briefly hospitalised after suffering side effects from cancer treatment
King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace, The New York Times reported.
Source:Nepal News今天 12:54125 -
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt, 6 dead, 9 injured
Six people died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said Thursday.
Source:The Rising Nepal今天 11:28201 -
Death toll rises to 26 as nation battles worst-ever wildfires in North Gyeongsang
Wind-fueled wildfires that ravaged the southeastern province of North Gyeongsang have killed at least 26 and injured another 30, as the nation is battling the worst-ever forest fires.
Source:The Rising Nepal昨天 13:05269 -
World’s longest-serving death row prisoner awarded $1.4 million after acquittal – that’s $85 for each day
A Japanese man who spent more than 40 years on death row until he was acquitted last year has been awarded $1.4 million in compensation, a court said on Tuesday – roughly $85 for each day he was wrongfully convicted.
Source:CNN前天 12:37208 -
1,300-year-old temple destroyed as wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 people
A centuries-old Buddhist temple has been destroyed as South Korea struggles to contain ‘unprecedented’ wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast that have killed at least 18 people.
Source:CNN前天 12:15460 -
Choppers, troops deployed to battle wildfire
South Korean authorities said Monday they would deploy dozens of helicopters and thousands of firefighters and soldiers as they struggle to control multiple wildfires in the southeast, which have been burning for days.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-25568 -
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has reported annual revenue for 2024 that has leapfrogged rival Tesla.
Source:BBC2025-3-25594 -
Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-Hee dies at 63
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee died from cardiac arrest on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the South Korean tech giant. Han was 63.
Source:CNN2025-3-25319 -
Europe pressures USAID to return unspent money
Three European allies provided millions of dollars that the United States was supposed to spend for low-income countries.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-24565 -
Mexicans protest for victims of latest mass grave discovery
Protesters gathered across Mexico on Saturday to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-17367 -
At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US
At least 34 people have died in the US - including 12 in Missouri alone - after deadly tornadoes tore through several south-eastern states, flipping cars and flattening homes.
Source:BBC2025-3-16492 -
Measles cases double in Europe in 2024 to 25-year high
Measles cases doubled in Europe in 2024 to a 25-year high, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, stressing the importance of vaccinations to curb the illness' spread.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-14777 -
New Zealand's food prices up 2.4 pct annually: statistics
New Zealand's food prices rose by 2.4 percent in the year leading up to February 2025, after a 2.3 percent increase in the 12 months to January 2025, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Friday.
Source:XINHUA2025-3-14762 -
No injuries reported after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver Int'l Airport
Passengers were evacuated Thursday evening from an American Airlines plane after a fire was reported, and no injuries were reported, according to Fox 8.
Source:XINHUA2025-3-14723 -
Ex-Philippines President Duterte on ICC warrant
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing him of crimes against humanity, the Philippine government said.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-12699 -
Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-11392 -
Indonesians seek escape as anger rises over quality of life
Anger at the quality of life in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-11740 -
Global food prices rise in February: FAO
The FAO Food Price Index rose 1.6 percent compared to January and was 8.2 percent higher than a year earlier.
Source:XINHUA2025-3-10629 -
Storm death toll hits 15 in southern Argentina
The death toll from the intense storm that struck the southern Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca on Friday has risen to 15, local authorities said Sunday.
Source:XINHUA2025-3-10571 -
Update: China to impose additional tariffs on some Canadian products after anti-discrimination probe
China announced Saturday that it will impose additional tariffs on some products imported from Canada
Source:XINHUA2025-3-9641 -
South Korean fighter jets accidentally bomb homes, injuring at least 29 people
South Korean fighter jets accidentally bombed homes during a live-fire drill with US forces, injuring more than two dozen people on Thursday
Source:CNN2025-3-7511 -
Israel cuts off food and supplies to Gaza
Israel's cutoff of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies to Gaza's 2 million people.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-6530 -
Roundup: Chinese toy brands draw attention at New York toy fair
The tariff policies brought in by the Trump administration have created new challenges for toy manufacturers. While innovating product designs, Chinese toy makers are also rethinking pricing and production strategies to …
Source:XINHUA2025-3-5694 -
Chinese yuan strengthens to 7.1739 against USD Tuesday
Chinese yuan strengthens to 7.1739 against USD Tuesday
Source:XinhuaNet2025-3-4512 -
Chinese company signs 557-mln-USD infrastructure construction contracts in Kuwait
China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) on Monday signed two major contracts worth a total of 557 million U.S. dollars with Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW).
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-3-4537 -
China Focus: China hits new landmark in global quantum computing race
Chinese scientists unveiled a superconducting quantum computer prototype named "Zuchongzhi 3.0" with 105 qubits.
Source:XINHUA2025-3-4612 -
South Korea birth rate rises first time in decade
South Korea's birth rate rose last year for the first time in a decade, official data showed on Wednesday, bucking a trend for a country battling a demographic crisis.
Source:CNN2025-2-28496 -
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to hit goods made in the European Union with tariffs of 25%, claiming the bloc was created to "screw the United States".
Source:BBC2025-2-28799 -
Animals and plants losing genetic diversity
Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-311568 -
Tanahun Hydropower builds resting place to protect vultures
The under-construction 140-megawatt Tanahun Hydropower Project has built a 'vulture resting place' to protect vultures.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-231326 -
Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
At least 76 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a popular Turkish ski resort hotel, leaving some to jump out of windows.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-22826 -
Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia
A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 16 people with three others missing, disaster officials said Tuesday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-22911 -
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-15886 -
Scientists identify new blood group after 50 year mystery
When a pregnant woman had her blood sampled back in 1972, doctors discovered it was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood cells at the time.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-61329 -
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar's military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates' sentences as part of a mass amnesty marking the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain on Saturday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-1-51009 -
Human Rights Day being observed today
International Human Rights Day is observed globally on December 10th every year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-12-101095 -
Earth experiences second-warmest November on record
Earth just experienced its second-warmest November on record — second only to 2023 — making it all but certain that 2024 will end as the hottest year ever measured, according to a report Monday by European climate ser…
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-12-101131 -
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of northern California, according to the US Geological Survey.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-12-6585 -
$300bn a year deal for climate cash at UN summit sparks outrage
United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate change, aimed at helping developing nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negot…
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-11-251391 -
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
More than 40,000 people have protested outside New Zealand’s parliament against a proposed bill seeking to reinterpret the country's founding document between British colonisers and Māori people.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-11-191174 -
Int'l Red Cross bags Sydney Peace Prize
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has bagged the Sydney Peace Prize for this year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-11-191038 -
Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in northern Honduras and brings heavy rain to Central America
Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras late Thursday and threatened to dump torrential rains across parts of Central America and southern Mexico.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-11-15796 -
COP29 kicks off today: Nepal presenting glaring examples of climate change induced risks
The 29th Conference (COP29) of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, today. The COP will continue till November 22.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-11-111032 -
Donald Trump wins the White House in a political comeback
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-11-71308 -
Spain sends more troops to flood zone as public anger rises
Another 2,500 soldiers arrived in the flood-hit east of Spain on Monday to reinforce efforts to locate bodies and clear debris, as government officials traded blame over how the worst flooding in decades has been handled…
Source:The Kathmandu Post2024-11-51136 -
USA goes to presidential polls today
Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast.
Source:RATOPATI2024-11-51388 -
At least 158 killed in Spain’s catastrophic floods as authorities continue search for bodies
Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 d…
Source:myRepublica2024-11-11049 -
Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts
Global efforts to protect the world's plants and animals have made slight progress and some species remain in serious decline, according to two reports released Monday at a major United Nations biodiversity summit in Col…
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Japan’s ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’ s ruling coalition lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday, a punishment by voters’ outrage over the governing party’s extensive finan…
Source:myRepublica2024-10-292639 -
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms
Brazil's federal government on Friday reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that the government said was the country's worst-ever environmental disaster.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-10-28907 -
Israel conducts 'precise strikes' against Iran
Israel announced the launch of "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran on Saturday in retaliation for Iranian attacks, as an AFP journalist in Tehran reported hearing several explosions.
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Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 65 dead but forecasters warn it may do a U-turn
Tropical Storm Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 65 people dead in landslides and extensive flooding that forced authorities to scramble for more rescue boats to save thousands…
Source:The Himalayan Times2024-10-26509 -
Huawei releases homegrown HarmonyOS NEXT operating system
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday released HarmonyOS NEXT, its self-developed operating system built independent of Android architecture.
Source:XINHUA2024-10-23972 -
Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India's satellite internet
The race between two of the world’s richest men, Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani, is intensifying as they prepare to face off in India’s satellite broadband market.
Source:BBC2024-10-23712 -
Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Tuesday, the first stop of a wider Middle East tour aimed at reviving Gaza ceasefire talks and discussing the enclave’s future following the death of Hamas leade…
Source:The Kathmandu Post2024-10-22473 -
Cuba grid collapses again, hurricane heaps on misery
Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday, the fourth such failure in 48 hours, with a hurricane making landfall to compound the island’s misery and threaten further havoc on its decrepit infrastructure.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2024-10-21422 -
Trump and Harris trade bitter attacks in battleground blitz
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been ramping up personal attacks on each other as the White House rivals blitzed battleground states 16 days before the election.
Source:RATOPATI2024-10-211198 -
National-level AI, digital education to be launched for adults over 30 in South Korea
To enhance the nation’s digital skills and competitiveness, South Korea is rolling out a new initiative aimed at improving digital capabilities among adults aged 30 and older.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2024-10-211142 -
Drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over Chinese military listing
China-based DJI sued the US Defense Department on Friday for adding the drone maker to a list of companies allegedly working with Beijing’s military, saying the designation is wrong and has caused the company significan…
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In Modi’s Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security
In February 2020, Nasreen and her husband Tofik were living in Shiv Vihar, an upcoming neighbourhood in northeast New Delhi.
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India’s alleged interference in Canada was ‘horrific mistake,’ Trudeau says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said India made “a horrific mistake” by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada’s sovereignty.
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Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 US scientists
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control what the cells do and…
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School bus catches fire in Thailand with 44 people on board
At least 16 people were hospitalised in Thailand on Tuesday when a school bus carrying an estimated 44 students and teachers on a field trip caught fire on the outskirts of the capital Bangkok, the government said.
Source:REUTERS2024-10-11753 -
Ancient African tree providing 'superfood' to people yet
Since childhood, Loveness Bhitoni has collected fruit from the gigantic baobab trees surrounding her homestead in Zimbabwe to add variety to the family’s staple corn and millet diet. The 50-year-old Bhitoni never saw th…
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-9-19933 -
Lebanon hospitals race to treat surge of injuries caused by pager attack
Hospitals in Lebanon raced to treat a sudden surge of thousands of patients, including Hezbollah members, who were wounded in a coordinated attack targeting hundreds of pagers used by the militant group.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-9-19686 -
At least 15 dead and thousands hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead and more than 3,000 hectares (11.58 square miles) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-9-171021 -
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-9-171100 -
Trump rules out another presidential debate against Harris
Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against his rival Kamala Harris before November's election.
Source:BBC2024-9-131370 -
At least 17 pupils killed in Kenya school fire - police
At least 17 pupils have died after a school in central Kenya caught fire on Thursday night, police said.
Source:BBC2024-9-6907 -
A rusty smudge: What will happen as the Titanic wreck disintegrates
The wreck of the Titanic is showing clear signs of decay on the sea floor at its resting place miles below the surface. What will its final fate be?
Source:BBC2024-9-53969 -
Māori king's daughter crowned as king buried
A new queen was crowned as the eighth Māori monarch in New Zealand as her father, Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, was laid to rest.
Source:BBC2024-9-52333 -
Israel says bodies of six Gaza hostages recovered
Israel says its forces have recovered the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Source:BBC2024-9-11238 -
Israel agrees to pauses in fighting for polio vaccine drive
Israel has agreed to a series of “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza to allow for the vaccination of children against polio, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Source:BBC2024-8-301586 -
Strong storm lashes Japan with torrential rains, winds
A strong storm lashed southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds Thursday, causing at least three deaths as it started a crawl up the length of the archipelago and raised concerns of flooding, landslides and ex…
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-8-301629 -
Three dead as Typhoon Shanshan hits southern Japan
Aug.29: A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Japan, with three people already confirmed dead.
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Debate showdown between Trump and Harris set for September
ABC News has said it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on 10 September.
Source:BBC2024-8-91723 -
Xi meets Italian prime minister, calls for upholding Silk Road spirit
BEIJING, July 29 Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni here on Monday.
Source:XINHUA2024-7-302761 -
Xi's Olympic moments: Chinese president dedicated to promoting sports
Chinese President Xi Jinping has a profound connection to the Olympic Movement.
Source:Global Times2024-7-291830 -
UK government declares country 'broke and broken'
Britain's government declared the country was "broke and broken" ahead of an assessment of the public finances on Monday which the newly-elected Labour Party will use to blame their predecessors for a 20 billion pound ($…
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-281398 -
Russia offers help to revive Pakistan Steel Mills
Russian Consul General Viktorovich on Saturday offered Russia’s help in reviving the Steel Mills in Karachi.
Source:The News International2024-7-282480 -
Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, confirms FBI
Former US president Donald Trump was indeed hit by an assassin's bullet or a fragment of one, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Friday, putting to rest questions over the nature of the Republican candidate's wound…
Source:The News International2024-7-281785 -
Thousands evacuate as California’s fire becomes eighth largest in state’s history
The fast-moving wildfire in northern California has affected a larger size of the area—making it the eighth largest Park Fire of the state.
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Chinese-Built bridge spurs local business growth in Croatia
Since its inauguration in July 2022, the Chinese-built Peljesac Bridge in Croatia has significantly boosted local businesses, creating new economic opportunities and facilitating smoother transportation on the Adriatic c…
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China, U.S. agree to maintain communication at all levels
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met here on Satuday to exchange views on bilateral relations, agreeing to maintain communication at all levels and further implement the importa…
Source:XINHUA2024-7-281888 -
UN chief urges global action to tackle extreme heat
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for global action to tackle extreme heat, as "extreme temperatures are no longer a one day, one week or one month phenomenon."
Source:XINHUA2024-7-261927 -
Dropping out of presidential race aimed at uniting nation: Joe Biden
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he is "passing the torch to a new generation" as he explained his abrupt departure from the 2024 presidential race to Americans for the first time on Wednesday night, in an Oval Offi…
Source:The News International2024-7-251059 -
Tanker with 1,500 tonnes of oil sinks off Philippines
A tanker carrying close to 1.5 million litres of industrial fuel has capsized and sank off the Philippine capital on Thursday, causing an oil spill, officials say.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-7-251478 -
China essential partner for Brazil's economic growth: Brazilian president
China plays an essential role in the economic growth of Brazil, and Brazil hopes to forge a "new strategic partnership" between the two countries, said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday.
Source:XINHUA2024-7-251231 -
U.S. secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after widespread outrage over the agency's failure to prevent the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pe…
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July 21 marks hottest day on record worldwide: climate change service
The Earth experienced its warmest day in recent history on July 21, with the daily global average temperature reaching a new record high, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service on Tuesday.
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Far apart, close in heart -- China-LatAmerica cooperation embarks on new voyage
A decade ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the initiative of building a China-Latin America community with a shared future for the first time at the China-Latin American and Caribbean Countries Leaders' Meeti…
Source:XINHUA2024-7-241830 -
Bangladesh PM blames political foes for violence
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has blamed her political opponents for the deadly unrest in the country, adding she was "forced" to impose a curfew for public safety.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-7-231988 -
Protestors ready for massive rally in US heartland during Netanyahu's visit
Activists opposing Israel's war on Gaza and Washington's continuous support for its Middle Eastern ally, plan protests at the US Capitol on Wednesday to coincide with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's US visit …
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-231199 -
Myanmar's Acting President transfers duties to SAC Chairman due to health condition
The duties of Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe were transferred to Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported on Mo…
Source:XINHUA2024-7-231003 -
Harris vows to win after Biden drops out of presidential race in shock decision
US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-7-221439 -
Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street
A former Ukrainian nationalist MP has died after being shot on the street in the western city of Lviv.
Source:The Rising Nepal2024-7-211272 -
President Muizzu calls on Israel to end unlawful settlement policies
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Friday, has called upon Israel to immediately end its unlawful settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-201998 -
Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
Former U.S. President Donald Trump formally accepted the GOP presidential nomination Thursday night at the Republican National Convention being held in Milwaukee, the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Source:XINHUA2024-7-201854 -
Challenges for aid deliveries in northern Gaza increase: UN
Workers delivering relief to northern Gaza, in addition to everyday Gaza challenges, must now coordinate with Israeli authorities before passing through a military checkpoint, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.
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Cambodia-China traditional friendship to be further deepened: Cambodian king
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni said on Wednesday that China is an eternal friend of Cambodia, and the traditional friendship between the two countries will be further deepened as cooperation in various fields will achie…
Source:XINHUA2024-7-192427

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