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  1. Exit polls show no clear winner in Israel’s parliamentary election

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    Exit polls suggest that there is no clear winner in Israel's pivotal general election, with neither veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor former military chief Gadi Eisenkot on track to secure a majority.

  2. Pezeshkian: Middle East can solve its own problems

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    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that countries in the Middle East are capable of resolving their own problems without US involvement. He made the remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir…

  3. China brings legacy of Tokyo Trial to UN Headquarters with exhibition marking 80th anniversary

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    An exhibition titled "Justice and Peace for All Humanity" marking the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial is underway at the UN headquarters in New York. It features historical photographs, archival…

  4. China calls for ending conflicts to better protect children

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    Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, has called for efforts to promote peace and end conflict to better protect children, urging all parties to conflicts to refrain from attacking civilians and…

  5. Profits at China's major industrial firms rise 15.5 percent in first nine months

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    China's major industrial firms saw their profits rise 15.5 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, maintaining double-digit growth since the start of the year. Profits increased 14.4 percent in September…

  6. Kremlin says Ukraine talks won't restrict military operations

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    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says the resumption of trilateral negotiations on the Ukraine conflict will not restrict Russia's military operations.

  7. Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan agree to deepen regional security cooperation

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    Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to continue consultations and strengthen cooperation to promote peace and security in West Asia. The four countries reached a consensus at a regional security…

  8. China congratulates Lula on winning presidential runoff

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    China has congratulated incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning Sunday's presidential runoff. Lula will be sworn in on January 5th next year for his fourth presidency.

  9. Iceland's FM to visit China

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    The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that the foreign minister of Iceland is visiting China from Monday to Saturday. The visit is at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

  10. Vucic concedes election defeat as student-led movement claims victory

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    Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Sunday's snap parliamentary election. The result ends the Serbian Progressive Party's 14-year grip on power.

  11. Sun Xinran wins girls' title at World Tennis Tour Junior Finals

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    Chinese teenager Sun Xinran has won the girls’ title at the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals. The 16-year-old defeated Anna Pushkareva in three sets in Chengdu.

  12. US Marine indicted on robbery-murder charges in Japan's Okinawa

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    A US Marine stationed in Japan has been indicted on robbery-murder charges over the alleged killing of a local woman. According to the indictment, Devin Ballard strangled the woman with a telephone cord at a hotel in…

  13. ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue sets Guinness World Record on modified motorcycle

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    ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance on open water by a modified motorcycle. He achieved that feat with a MX450 in his hometown Mayang in central China.

  14. Power fully restored across quake-hit area in Xizang

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    Power has been fully restored across the area struck by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Xizang on Thursday. Relief efforts now focus on keeping residents warm through the cold highland winter.

  15. China voices firm opposition to US proposal to expand outbound investment curbs

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    The Chinese Commerce Ministry has expressed concern and opposition to a US Treasury proposal that will expand and intensify restrictions on outbound investment in China, following the US Treasury's proposed updates to…

  16. Second phase of 140th Canton Fair focuses on green and low-carbon products

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    The second phase of the 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou is themed "Quality Home Life." Fully degradable tableware can be seen in the kitchenware area, while lithium-battery lawn mowers are on display among the gardening…

  17. Israel launches military operation after two soldiers killed in West Bank

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    Israeli forces have launched military raids in the West Bank city of Hebron, just days before an Israeli election. A UN spokesperson said Secretary General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by Israeli closures on…

  18. Assessment of affected area in quake-hit Xizang shows low risk of large-scale collapses

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    A preliminary assessment of the area affected by the earthquake that hit Xizang on Thursday shows the risk of large-scale collapses and landslides is relatively low, but secondary hazards still warrant close attention…

  19. UN chief voices concern over Israeli lockdown of West Bank

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    A UN spokesperson says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by the widespread closures imposed by Israel on Palestinian community in the West Bank, as well as the reports of home demolitions and…

  20. First Russian diesel tanker heads for US: Kremlin

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump reached an agreement on supplying diesel to the US and global markets when they spoke on the phone earlier this month. Russia said further shipments will…

  21. China earmarks 80 mln yuan for Xizang quake relief, recovery as 5,000 join rescue

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    The tremor that struck Baqen County has killed at least 16 people and injured 76 others. Authorities have delivered relief supplies including prefabricated housing units, tents, and folding beds.

  22. Search and rescue underway, relief supplies arrive in quake-hit areas in Xizang

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    China has mobilized rescue teams and relief goods for areas struck by an earthquake in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region. Authorities say over 300 houses have collapsed and the full extent of the damage is being assessed.

  23. UN chief warns of "El Nino of war" as conflicts spread beyond battlefields

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    UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that conflicts are not only intensifying but expanding. Guterres compared the spreading impact of war to El Nino, saying disturbances in one part of the world are now disrupting…

  24. Critical PHP flaws prompt shutdowns of government websites across Europe

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    Researchers at cybersecurity firms discovered the flaws with the help of artificial intelligence tools. The vulnerabilities had reportedly gone undetected for more than a decade.

  25. Xi Jinping calls for new achievements on new Long March

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    Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. He noted that this revolutionary feat has had a…

  26. China holds gathering to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory

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    China has held a gathering in Beijing to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.

  27. Canada announces strategic industry support plan to counter US tariffs

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    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced an 8.7-billion-Canadian-dollar plan to support industries affected by US tariffs and promote long-term economic growth.

  28. Kremlin aide: Russia ready to resume trilateral talks with US, Ukraine

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    Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in mid-November, focusing on post-conflict security arrangements.

  29. Chinese premier meets Russian president, calls for deeper cooperation

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    Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger strategic coordination and deeper cooperation with Russia to promote common development and global stability.

  30. Macron vows no repeat of riots as Yellow Vests mobilize for weekend protest

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    French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to prevent a repeat of last weekend's riots and looting, as the Yellow Vest movement filed plans for a major Paris march on Saturday. Student groups have also called for…

  31. Putin says first Russian tanker carrying 40,000 tons of diesel to depart in 2-3 days

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict. Putin also said the first tanker carrying 40,000 tons of diesel fuel will depart in two to…

  32. Officials discuss fiscal policy, digital financing at APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting

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    Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an says participants at a finance ministers' meeting have reached a consensus for strengthening communication and policy coordination. Finance officials from 21 APEC member economies…

  33. Iran rules out US talks until demands are met

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    Iran has told Pakistan's army chief that it will not hold talks with the US until Tehran's demands are met. President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran remains willing to engage in dialogue.

  34. Macron's UAE visit strengthens defense, economic and technology ties

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    French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, with the two countries agreeing to deepen cooperation in defense, energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

  35. China opposes US restrictions on Chinese AI companies

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    China has voiced strong opposition to the latest US restrictions on Chinese artificial intelligence companies, urging Washington to stop discriminatory measures and safeguard fair competition.

  36. APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in HK

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    The APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting is underway in Hong Kong, building up momentum ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen next month.

  37. Chinese FM highlights trust, friendship, cooperation, partnership on Eurasia tour

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    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted trust, friendship, cooperation and partnership when offering a four-point summary of his just-concluded Eurasia tour after holding talks with his Bulgarian counterpart…

  38. Chinese mainland cross-border trips rise 7.9 percent in third quarter

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    The Chinese mainland recorded 192 million cross-border trips in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent year on year. Foreign nationals accounted for more than 23.2 million trips, up 15.6 percent.

  39. Canton Fair's first phase draws a record number of overseas buyers

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    The first phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has concluded in Guangzhou, with overseas buyer attendance reaching a record high.

  40. China urges UK not to follow EU in restricting Chinese EVs

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    China has urged the United Kingdom to abide by World Trade Organization rules and refrain from imposing restrictive measures on Chinese electric vehicles.

  41. China supports more foreign institutions to establish and expand businesses: official

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    Speaking at this year's annual conference of the Financial Street Forum in Beijing, a Chinese official pledged support for more foreign-funded institutions to establish and expand their businesses in China, and for…

  42. Major Chinese cities report narrowed home price declines in September

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    Major Chinese cities continued to report narrowed declines in overall home prices in September, with both new and second-hand homes seeing price declines.

  43. China's economy grows 4.6 percent in the first three quarters of 2026

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    China's economy grew 4.6 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, reaching more than 107.1 trillion yuan. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, industrial output rose 5.3 percent.

  44. Chinese premier calls for deeper Belt and Road cooperation with Tajikistan

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    Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Tajikistan, expanding ties in trade, investment, clean energy, artificial intelligence and…

  45. COP17 opens in Armenia for first global biodiversity review

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    The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP17, has opened in Armenia. Countries will conduct the first global review of progress in implementing the…

  46. ZXMOTO finishes WorldSSP season in 3rd, rider Debise 2nd

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    Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has finished the WorldSSP season in third place on the constructors’ standings. Valentin Debise secured second place on the riders’ standings with six race wins.

  47. At least 7 dead in fire at Canadian military base in Alberta

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    Media say at least seven people are dead in a fire at a Canadian military base. The incident took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, located about 200 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital Edmonton.

  48. Taiwan residents' trips to mainland rise nearly 20% in first eight months

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    Data shows Taiwan residents made nearly 2.5 million trips to the Chinese mainland in the first eight months of 2026, up over 19%. The mainland remained Taiwan residents' second-most popular outbound travel destination…

  49. 17 dead, 35 injured in stampede in eastern India

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    A stampede during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in eastern India has killed at least 17 people and injured 35 others.

  50. Egyptian president says country ready to defend Saudi Arabia

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    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says his country is prepared to take measures at Saudi Arabia's request to defend the kingdom's security and sovereignty. Hostilities continued between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's…

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