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Severe storm strikes Dongfang in Southern China
Typhoon Wutip hits Hainan in China after suddenly changing course

BEIJING, China: A typhoon altered its course and struck Hainan Island, southern China, late on the night of June 13. Typhoon Wutip...

Japan celebrates new sumo grand champion
Onosato becomes first Japanese sumo yokozuna Since 2017

TOKYO, Japan: Japan has a new top sumo wrestler — and he's Japanese. Onosato, who weighs 191 kilograms (421 pounds), has become a yokozuna,...

Tibetans, Chinese activists hold peaceful protest in Geneva amid UNHRC session, highlight China's repression
Tibetans, Chinese activists hold peaceful protest in Geneva amid UNHRC session, highlight China's repression

Geneva [Switzerland] June 19 (ANI): On June 16, as the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC 59th Session) began, the...

China's economic powerhouses steady the ship in choppy global waters
China's economic powerhouses steady the ship in choppy global waters

BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Though lesser-known globally, China's provincial economic powerhouses, including Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong...

India sees record rise in ranked educational institutions, IIT Delhi climbs to 123rd in QS World University Rankings 2026
India sees record rise in ranked educational institutions, IIT Delhi climbs to 123rd in QS World University Rankings 2026

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India has achieved its strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with...

China's commercial space sector strives to reach new heights
China's commercial space sector strives to reach new heights

BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Over the waters off east China's Shandong Province, a rocket blasts upward, streaking a brilliant trail...

International

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Tehran seeks ceasefire via Gulf allies, offers nuclear flexibility
Iran asks Gulf states to mediate Israel truce, offer nuclear talks

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As violence escalates between Iran and Israel, Tehran is turning to its Gulf neighbors to help broker a ceasefire —...

Blaise Metreweli becomes first woman to head MI6
Britain appoints first female MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli

LONDON, U.K.: On June 15, Britain named Blaise Metreweli as the first woman to lead the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known...

'Tourists go home': Anti-over-tourism protests erupt in Barcelona
Tourism backlash: Locals protest in cities across southern Europe

BARCELONA/MADRID, Spain: With another record-breaking tourist season underway, thousands of residents across southern Europe marched...

Flight recorder may reveal cause of deadly crash of Air India Boeing
Air India crash: Black box recovered from site of mishap

NEW DELHI, India: The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India plane was found on June 13. This vital discovery may help investigators...

Severe storm strikes Dongfang in Southern China
Typhoon Wutip hits Hainan in China after suddenly changing course

BEIJING, China: A typhoon altered its course and struck Hainan Island, southern China, late on the night of June 13. Typhoon Wutip...

Canada seeking calm at G7, despite abrupt departure of Trump
G7 summit continues in Canadian Rockies amid Israel-Iran tensions

BANFF, Alberta: The recent G7 summit has convened for the second and final day in the picturesque Canadian Rockies amidst escalating...