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China and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership and work together on developing a major economic corridor and the Gwadar port. They also discussed boosting security for Chinese projects in Pakistan and promoting peace efforts in the Middle East.
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China and Pakistan reached a broad agreement to deepen their all-weather strategic cooperation.
They plan to improve the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), including upgrading the Karakoram Highway and developing Gwadar port as a regional hub.
Pakistan will take measures to increase security for Chinese workers and investments following past attacks.
Both countries support a multipolar world and oppose unilateral actions by other nations.
China praised Pakistan’s role in mediating a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israel conflict related to Iran.
Pakistan reaffirmed its support for China’s claim over Taiwan, opposing any move toward Taiwan’s independence.
Both countries oppose using regional territories for attacks by groups like the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) and East Turkestan Islamic Movement.
China and Pakistan welcomed efforts to increase dialogue with Afghanistan to enhance regional stability.
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Iran and the United States continue to negotiate through middlemen, but no deal has been reached yet. Despite recent attacks and military actions, a fragile ceasefire remains since April 8, while Iran’s economy faces many difficulties including inflation and a naval blockade.
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The US military struck missile sites and Iranian boats that were trying to place mines in southern Iran.
Iran’s military responded with fire, and Iranian state media reported casualties.
The ceasefire between Iran and the US has held since April 8 despite these incidents.
Iran’s national currency, the rial, rose over 5% this week but is still near historic lows.
Tehran’s stock market index has improved, recovering some losses from earlier in the year.
Iran’s economy is under pressure from US actions, a blockade of southern ports, and worsened relations with the UAE.
Essential goods like food and medicine are prioritized by the Iranian government despite rising prices and inflation.
Iran has had a near-total internet shutdown, the longest ever in any country, which has hurt jobs and businesses.
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The Ebola outbreak is still spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and nearby countries have closed their borders to stop it. These border closures and restrictions are causing economic problems for many people who can no longer work or trade as usual.
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The Ebola virus outbreak continues in DR Congo with rising numbers of cases.
Neighboring countries have closed borders to prevent Ebola from spreading.
Border closures are affecting people's jobs and businesses.
The economic impact goes beyond those who are sick with Ebola.
Health authorities are adapting burial practices to deal with the outbreak safely.
Ten other African countries are considered at risk of Ebola spreading further.
Uganda has confirmed new Ebola cases linked to DR Congo.
The outbreak is causing public health challenges and economic strain in Central Africa.
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A heat dome is causing very high temperatures in western Europe, especially in France and the United Kingdom. This weather pattern happens when warm air gets trapped in one place, and climate change is making these heat domes stronger and longer-lasting.
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A heat dome is pushing up temperatures in parts of western Europe.
France and the United Kingdom are experiencing this heat dome now.
Heat domes trap hot air over an area, causing intense heat.
Climate change is making heat domes more severe.
Similar heat domes have caused heatwaves in India and wildfires in Canada.
Temperatures in some places affected by heat domes can go above 45°C (113°F).
The phenomenon is natural but worsened by human-caused climate change.
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The Israeli army has ordered people to leave 10 villages in southern Lebanon as it prepares for new military attacks. Despite a ceasefire, Israel and the militant group Hezbollah continue to exchange attacks, and Israeli leaders have called for stronger military actions.
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Israel issued evacuation orders for 10 villages in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli army is preparing for more strikes against targets in Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging fire despite a ceasefire agreement.
Two far-right Israeli ministers want tougher military action in Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an increase in military efforts against Hezbollah.
The situation remains tense in the Middle East with ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Lebanon.
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Senegal's National Assembly voted to make ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko the speaker of parliament, just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from the prime minister role. This move is part of a growing power struggle between the two leaders amid ongoing political tensions.
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government due to rising conflict.
The National Assembly reinstated Sonko as a member and elected him speaker of parliament.
Sonko’s party, Pastef, holds a strong majority in parliament with 130 out of 165 seats.
President Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou, an economist, as the new prime minister after Sonko’s removal.
Sonko was barred from running in the 2024 presidential election because of a defamation conviction.
The political clash relates to how to handle Senegal’s large public debt, with Faye favoring international aid and Sonko supporting a local approach.
The opposition called Sonko’s election as parliament speaker an “institutional coup.”
Sonko previously generated strong support from young voters and was once President Faye’s mentor.
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The U.S. military carried out strikes on missile sites and boats in southern Iran on May 25, calling the attacks acts of self-defense. At the same time, President Donald Trump said talks with Iran about a possible agreement were going well, with the deal possibly close, involving issues around enriched uranium.
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The strikes targeted missile launch sites and boats laying mines in southern Iran.
The U.S. military described the attacks as acts of “self-defense.”
President Donald Trump said on social media that the negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely.”
The potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran could be finalized in days.
President Trump is shifting toward Iran’s position regarding the destruction of enriched uranium, a key issue in the talks.
These are the first U.S. strikes since a ceasefire was in place.
The strikes and talks happened during a sensitive time in U.S.-Iran relations.
The article references ongoing mistrust and unresolved nuclear issues in the negotiations.
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A train hit a school minibus in Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday morning. Several people were hurt or possibly killed, but the exact numbers have not been confirmed by officials.
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The accident happened around 8:08 a.m. near a railway crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium.
A train crashed into a school minibus carrying children.
The minibus was heavily damaged and found lying on its side after the collision.
Emergency teams responded quickly and worked at the scene.
Belgian authorities have not confirmed the number of casualties.
The train was close to its next stop, about one kilometer from the crash site.
The interior minister expressed condolences and wished strength to the injured and their families.
Officials described the crash as a violent and serious incident.
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Sonny Rollins, a famous jazz saxophone player known as the "Saxophone Colossus," died on May 25 at the age of 95. He was one of the most important saxophonists in jazz history and famous for his long and powerful solos.
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Sonny Rollins passed away on May 25, 2026, at age 95.
He was called the "Saxophone Colossus."
Rollins was part of a group of legendary jazz saxophone players, including Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, and John Coltrane.
He was known for his long, energetic saxophone solos.
Rollins helped define the sound and style of jazz saxophone improvisation.
He is considered one of the greatest jazz saxophonists ever.
The article mentions his influence on music and US culture.
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The boss of Starbucks Korea apologized twice after a marketing campaign offended many people by linking a product promotion to a tragic military crackdown in 1980. The campaign referenced a violent event in Gwangju where many pro-democracy protesters were killed, causing public outrage and leading to the firing of the Starbucks Korea chief executive.
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Starbucks Korea promoted a large tumbler as a "tank" and called May 18 "Tank Day," the anniversary of a deadly military crackdown on protesters in Gwangju in 1980.
The campaign used the slogan "Thwack it on the table!," which many saw as insensitive, referencing a police cover-up related to a tortured student activist.
The campaign caused public anger, leading Starbucks Korea’s owner, Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, to apologize twice publicly.
The marketing campaign was canceled quickly, and Starbucks Korea’s CEO was fired.
Police began an investigation after complaints from families of the crackdown victims.
Shinsegae officials said they had no proof that staff intended to mock the victims, but some employees resisted cooperating with the internal review.
Government officials criticized Starbucks, affecting sales and causing some to boycott the chain.
The 1980 Gwangju crackdown resulted in about 200 deaths officially, with activists saying the true number was higher.
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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the new Prime Minister on May 25, 2026. Lô is a former central banker who worked at the Central Bank of West African States. This change follows the dismissal of the previous Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, amid discussions about the country’s debt.
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Senegal appointed a new Prime Minister on May 25, 2026.
The new Prime Minister is Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, a senior economist.
Lô formerly worked at the Central Bank of West African States.
The previous Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, was dismissed after serving since 2024.
The dismissal came during debates about Senegal’s national debt.
The announcement was made by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
This leadership change occurred amid political tensions in Senegal.
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, special burial teams handle the bodies of people who died from Ebola because these bodies can still spread the disease. The government faces challenges in convincing local communities to accept these safe burial practices due to mistrust and false information.
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Ebola remains contagious after death, so bodies must be buried safely.
Specialized teams perform Ebola burials to reduce infection risk.
Some communities distrust officials and resist safe burial rules.
Misinformation about Ebola spreads in affected areas.
The current Ebola outbreak is spreading quickly in DR Congo.
Neighboring countries like Uganda also report new Ebola cases linked to DR Congo.
The World Health Organization has raised the health risk to "very high" in the region.
Multiple African countries are at risk of Ebola spreading beyond DR Congo.
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A train collided with a school minibus in Buggenhout, Belgium, early in the morning. Several people died, including seven children, a chaperone, and the minibus driver, while no one on the train was injured.
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The accident happened on a level crossing with barriers down.
The minibus had seven children, one chaperone, and the driver inside.
The collision occurred shortly after 8:00 a.m. local time (6:00 a.m. GMT).
No passengers or staff on the train were hurt.
Belgian federal police confirmed the incident but did not release victim details initially.
Flemish education minister sent condolences to victims and families.
Authorities are informing the families of those on the minibus first.
The story is developing, and more information will be released later.
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The US military said it carried out self-defense strikes in southern Iran on May 25, the first military action since a ceasefire began over a month ago. Peace talks are ongoing in Qatar, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hopeful a deal can be reached soon, while Iran insists its control over the Strait of Hormuz is vital to any agreement.
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The US military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran on May 25, 2026.
This was the first US military action since a ceasefire started more than a month earlier.
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran are happening in Qatar.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal might be reached within days.
Iran says control of the Strait of Hormuz is an important part of any deal.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil transport.
President Donald Trump has expressed hope the agreement could lead to reopening the Strait.
Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain uncertain as talks continue.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was filmed mistreating foreign activists detained after trying to break the Gaza blockade by sea. The treatment of detainees caused international criticism, with several countries condemning Israel and France banning Ben-Gvir from entry. Meanwhile, Israeli officials pushed forward controversial settlement and demolition plans in the occupied West Bank amid rising tensions.
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Ben-Gvir was seen gloating over foreign activists forced to kneel with bound arms after their flotilla was stopped in international waters.
At least 15 detained activists reportedly experienced sexual assault.
France banned Ben-Gvir from entering its country in response.
More than a dozen countries, including Italy, Canada, Spain, Ireland, Germany, and South Korea, condemned Israel or summoned Israeli diplomats.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee criticized Ben-Gvir’s actions as damaging to Israel’s dignity.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog publicly condemned abuse of prisoners and settler violence.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered demolition orders for Khan al-Ahmar, a Bedouin village in the West Bank, seen as retaliation for an ICC arrest warrant request.
The Knesset fast-tracked a bill giving Israeli civilian bodies control over archaeological sites in the West Bank and Gaza, despite military opposition and international law concerns.
Israeli forces conducted raids and demolished property in West Bank villages, fueling ongoing tensions.
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Seven people have died in France due to unusually high temperatures in early May, during a heatwave affecting western Europe. France, the UK, Spain, and Italy are experiencing record high temperatures, leading to government warnings and work restrictions in some areas.
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Seven deaths in France are linked to the early-May heatwave; five were due to drowning.
France recorded its hottest day in May since records began, with a high of 37.1°C near Hossegor.
The UK set a May record with a temperature of 34.8°C in London.
Spain expects temperatures around 36-38°C, with some areas possibly reaching 40°C.
Italy’s Lazio region restricted outdoor work during peak midday hours to protect workers.
France placed eight areas under an orange high-temperature alert and 20 under a yellow alert.
Scientists say this heatwave is very unusual for May and likely linked to climate change.
The heatwave is caused by a heat dome trapping hot air, and such events are expected to become more frequent and intense.
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Ghana has introduced a new electronic visa (e-visa) system to make it easier for tourists and business travelers to enter the country. The government also ended visa fees for all African business travelers on Africa Day to encourage more visitors from the continent.
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Ghana launched an e-visa system to simplify visa application and approval.
The new system targets tourists and business visitors.
Visa fees for African business travelers were waived starting on Africa Day.
The change aims to boost tourism and business in Ghana.
Africa Day is a yearly event celebrating African unity and development.
The initiative is part of Ghana’s efforts to improve international travel and trade.
The move supports regional cooperation and economic growth within Africa.
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A bridge in Xiaogan city, Hubei province, China, collapsed on May 25 after heavy rain. A car on the edge of the broken bridge fell into the fast river, but the driver and passengers escaped safely.
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The bridge collapse happened in Xiaogan, a city in China’s Hubei province.
The area experienced days of heavy and long-lasting rain before the collapse.
A car was caught on the edge of the broken bridge and fell into the river below.
The river was flowing fast due to the flood conditions.
The car’s engine malfunctioned, so it could not move backward to safety.
All people inside the car managed to escape without injury.
The incident was recorded by an eyewitness.
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This article explains why jazz musician Miles Davis remains important 100 years after his birth. It describes his influence on many styles of jazz and other music, as well as his cultural impact as an artist and symbol of freedom.
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Miles Davis was born 100 years ago and is celebrated as a major figure in jazz music.
His album "Kind of Blue" is considered a masterpiece and a key introduction to jazz.
Davis contributed to important jazz styles like bebop, cool jazz, and jazz fusion.
He collaborated with famous musicians including John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and Prince.
Davis was known not only for music but also for his fashion and expressions of Black pride.
He faced racial discrimination, including being beaten by police in New York.
Jazz at Lincoln Center held a tribute concert led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis to honor Davis’s work.
Davis’s influence helped shape the existence of institutions like Jazz at Lincoln Center and inspired future musicians.
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An Iranian state news agency warned that the United States faces major risks due to ongoing military pressure on Iran before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. recently carried out strikes targeting missile sites and Iranian boats that were placing mines, according to the U.S. military.
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Iran’s state news agency Nour News issued a warning about U.S. actions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nour News is affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
The warning mentioned risks from combining military pressure with negotiations.
U.S. Central Command said it resumed strikes in southern Iran on Monday.
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats trying to place mines.
The U.S. military described the strikes as self-defense to protect American troops.
The situation was described as a potentially costly and bitter mistake for President Donald Trump.
The story is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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