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China's Xinjiang is more dynamic, attractive amid increasing openness
People's Daily Online
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A China-Europe freight train passes through an inspection system for large-size containers at Horgos railway port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo) URUMQI, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Xinjiang...
Reversing declining Emirati birth rate a major priority, says minister
The National News
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Proposals to introduce a fertility strategy for the nation are about improving the lives of young Emiratis, the UAE's Minister of Family has told The National. Plans for the strategy were discussed at last week's meeting of the Federal National...
Global stocks dip as Trump's tariff deals deadline looms
The National News
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Global stocks mostly retreated on Friday as countries pushed to secure trade deals with the Trump administration ahead of a July 9 deadline for US tariffs to take effect. Markets also weighed the possible impact of US President Donald Trump's...
Sheikh Mohammed funds life-saving treatment for Syrian girl
The National News
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is to cover Dh7 million ($1.9 million) in medical treatment for a young girl with spinal muscular atrophy. The announcement came after Yaqeen Kankar’s uncle posted a video on social...
News Analysis: China's Xinjiang is more dynamic, attractive amid increasing openness
Xinhua News Agency
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URUMQI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Xinjiang in northwest China is seeing increased vitality across the board as the region accelerates efforts to build core areas of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through broader opening-up. The 2025 (China) Eurasia...
Teenage Emirati real estate broker aims high after selling Dh2.3m worth of homes
The National News
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An 18-year-old Emirati who became one of the youngest licensed real estate brokers in Dubai has reflected on what it took to achieve so much at such an early stage of his career. Khalid Al Zarooni, a recent high school graduate, was inspired by...
Islamic carpets offer evidence of cultural exchange with China
The National News
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Celebrating the bold patterns, luxurious materials and meticulous techniques that went into crafting carpets for historic royalty, Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) have teamed up for a unique exhibition. On...
Observances: July 5-6
Bulgarian News Agency
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July 5 The world: National Day of Cabo Verde: Independence Day (1975); National Day of Venezuela: Independence Day (1811). Bulgaria: Interior Ministry Day. On this date in Bulgarian history: 1879: First government formed after five centuries of...
'Can't escape the pain': Gaza loses seaside 'lifeline' in Israeli strike on cafe
The National News
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An Israeli strike on a seaside cafe in Gaza has destroyed a popular sanctuary for artists, students and young people hoping for a moment of normality amid the devastation of war. Known for seafront views and a welcoming atmosphere, Al Baqa rest...
Gerard Pieterse goes back to the future to help UAE's Rugby World Cup bid
The National News
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Gerard Pieterse laughs at the idea that he looks a little older than the last time he was here. “A little bigger, more like,” he says, with a smile. Twelve years later, and around 3kms straight down Abdullah Omran Taryam Street, Pieterse is back...
TrendingDisappearances of Alawite women, and a 'terrorist cell' in Beirut
The National News
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Criminal gangs are thought to be behind the disappearance of a growing number of Alawite women in Syria. Members of what has been described as a terrorist cell were arrested in Beirut. Hamas officials have said the group is positively engaging...
Djokovic eyes making more history at 'special' Wimbledon after demolishing Evans
The National News
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Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title by outclassing British wildcard Dan Evans in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday. The Serbian, who has dropped down to No 6 in the world rankings, looked in great...
How Syrian singer-songwriter Ghaliaa found success without compromise
The National News
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As the Israeli military's bombardments of Gaza intensified in October 2023, Syrian singer Ghaliaa Chaker got on a plane and headed to the Jordanian capital Amman. There, she gathered with two dozen of her peers across the Arab world in a studio to...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Pro-Palestine acts face BBC censure after Glastonbury row
The National News
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The BBC is to stop broadcasting or streaming live performances by acts they consider to be “high risk” after the fallout from its Glastonbury coverage during which punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led anti-Israel chants on stage. It could result in artists...
US Tightens Sanctions On Iran Oil Networks And Shadow Fleet
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) United States authorities have implemented a sweeping array of sanctions targeting companies, vessels and networks that facilitate clandestine oil exports from Iran. The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control moved...
‘Nothing tells me we won’t qualify’ – Stephen Appiah confident in Black Stars’ World Cup chances
Joy FM
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June 20, 2025
Member of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, has no doubt about Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The senior national team endured a torrid run of form during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers - failing to win...
Younis Khan’s double century more evidence he’s at the top of all-time great Pakistan batsmen
The National News
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Early in his career, when he had started playing first-class cricket for Habib Bank, Younis Khan’s captain Akram Raza would play a little game with him. At the end of every session that Younis was batting, Raza would go ask him how many he was on....
Nasa discovers interstellar comet travelling through solar system
The National News
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A comet is currently hurtling its way through our solar system despite it originating elsewhere, US space agency Nasa has revealed. The interstellar comet, which has been named 3I/Atlas, is about 670 million kilometres from Earth. "The comet poses...
KAUST students expand ocean science around Africa
Hydro International
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A wave of hands-on discovery and scientific storytelling marked the participation of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) students in OceanQuest’s inaugural “Around Africa Expedition.” Launched in January 2025, this deep-sea...