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Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good’ talks with Xi

BEIJING — Though U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “discussed almost everything,” their superpower summit here this week produced no...

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‘My dog bit Andy Burnham on the bum, I think he’ll win the by-election’

“I will vote for Andy, he’s a Northerner,” says 78-year-old Andrew Cobb, standing in the centre of Ashton-in-Makerfield. It’s a good sign for Andy Burnham, the...

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She had nothing at 15. At 55, she’s China’s wealthiest woman sitting at the world’s top table with Elon Musk and Tim Cook; here’s the story of Zhou Qunfei

When Chinese state television showed Zhou Qunfei seated between Tim Cook and Elon Musk at a high-profile state banquet hosted by Xi Jinping for President...

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Trump Insists on ‘Total Military Victory’ in Iran & Lashes Out at ‘Treasonous’ Reporter Aboard Air Force One

President Donald Trump accused a New York Times reporter of ” treasonous” coverage on the Iran war during a tense exchange while returning from China...

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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

Beijing: President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against...

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe warns Cuba ‘can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries’ on Havana trip

WASHINGTON — CIA Director John Ratcliffe has warned Cuban officials that the Communist island “can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries” of the...

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CNN Panel Laughs at MAGA Guest Arguing It’s Good Trump Is ‘Crazy’

A CNN panel erupted in laughter when a MAGA podcaster desperately tried to suggest that Donald Trump being “crazy” is actually a positive. During a...

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Taiwan and flattery for Xi

By WILL WEISSERT, AAMER MADHANI, KANIS LEUNG, SIMINA MISTREANU, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and HUIZHONG WU, Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — For three days in China, President Donald...

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DC Edit | Bonhomie Only Takeaway From Trump-Xi Summit

US President Donald Trump may have had four Ts uppermost on his mind while travelling to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing —...

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Panda hugs denied: Trump returns home to Washington mauling after China flex

Trump returns home to Washington mauling after China flex (Image credit: AP) The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is heading back from his...

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Lara Trump Could Be ‘First Woman President,’ Hannity Says

LOADINGERROR LOADING Lara Trump is keeping mum about her long-term political goals ? at least for now. President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law made a joint appearance with...

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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Forefront in Acquiring, Operating Latest Technology Airplanes – Group CEO

Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has always been in the forefront of acquiring, operating, and maintaining latest technology airplanes, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin...

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East Africa: Ethiopia Secures Over 8 Billion USD in 10 Months From Export Trade

Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has earned more than 8.7 billion USD from export during the last 10 months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year,...

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South Africa: Broos Faces Tough Call On Bafana’s Final World Cup Goalkeeping Trio

One of the positions within Bafana Bafana where there is little certainty before the 2026 Fifa World Cup is the goalkeeping department. Captain...

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Mali/Angola: 2026 U17 Afcon – Angola Vs Mali Opens Competitions 2nd Day

Luanda -- Angola faces Mali on Thursday (14) afternoon 2pm, in Rabat, in a match of the first round of Group C of the...

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Nigeria: Nigerian Man Jailed in US for 115 Months Over $700,000 Scams

A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian man, Charles Nnamdi Emesim, to 115 months imprisonment over a decade-long money laundering operation linked to...

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Uganda/Kenya: Teen Cranes Name Provisional Squad for Kenya Double-Header in U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

The Uganda U-17 Women's National Team, also known as the Teen Cranes, has announced a provisional squad ahead of their second-round FIFA U-17...

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East Africa: Uganda Begins Journey to Miss Universe With Inaugural National Competition

Uganda has officially launched the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda 2026 competition, marking the country's first participation in the globally renowned Miss Universe...

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Uganda: Czech Experts Conduct Four-Day Technical Judo Training for Police in Kampala

The Deputy Director of the Directorate of Welfare, Production and Sports CP Timothy Halango, in collaboration with the Czech Republic, S, on Thursday...

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Namibia: Sinner Breaks Masters 1000 Winning Streak Record At Italian Open, Gauff in Final

Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins...

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Nigeria: Tinubu Mulls Reciprocal Visa-Free Deal With Rwanda in Pan-African Spirit

In a determined effort to review consular matters, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said Nigeria will consider reciprocating Rwanda's 30-day visa-free status for Nigerians...

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Nigeria: Cultural Intelligence – The Skill That Includes Everyone

Last semester, I watched a talented graduate student lose a research assistant position she deserved. She had the qualifications. She'd done the work. But...

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Kenya: Matatu Operators Announce 50 Percent Fare Hike, Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price Shock

Nairobi -- Matatu operators have announced plans to increase fares by up to 50 per cent following a sudden rise in fuel prices,...

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Ghana: Black Stars MGT Committee Calls On Chief Imam

The Management Committee of Ghana's senior national team, the Black Stars, on Tuesday called on the National Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu...

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Ghana: CAA Awards Championships to Botswana, Mauritius, Algeria

The Council of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has selected Gaborone in Botswana and Port Louis in Mauritius to host the African...

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