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Typhoon Lekima in China kills 18, affects millions

Hangzhou, Aug 10 (UNI) At least 18 people were dead and more than 4 million others were adversely affected by Typhoon Lekima after it made landfall on Saturday in Wenling City, eastern China's Zhejiang Province.

Chinese news agency Xinhua reported, 'With a maximum wind force of 187 km/h, Typhoon Lekima, the ninth of the year, made landfall at about 0145 hours (local time) on Saturday in Wenling City, Zhejiang. Yongjia County was the worst hit'
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China unveils Shenzhou-20 crew for space station mission

23 Apr 2025 | 12:12 PM

Jiquan, Apr 23 (UNI) Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, and Chen Dong will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday.

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US, UK, France, Germany, Ukraine to discuss Ukrainian settlement in London

23 Apr 2025 | 11:25 AM

London, Apr 23 (UNI) Representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Ukraine will meet in London on Wednesday to hold another round of talks on the settlement of the Ukraine conflict.

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Panamanian university slams US meddling in Panama Canal

23 Apr 2025 | 10:23 AM

Panama City, Apr 23 (UNI) Recent visits to Panama by high-ranking U.S. officials aimed to "undermine Panamanian dignity and sovereignty," the state-run University of Panama said Tuesday.

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Two Pak astronauts to receive spaceflight training in China

23 Apr 2025 | 10:20 AM

Beijing, Apr 23 (UNI) China will select and train two Pakistani astronauts for space missions, with one slated to serve as a payload specialist on a future Chinese space station flight, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Wednesday.

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IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 2 6 pc

IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 2 6 pc

23 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM

Islamabad, Apr 23 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025 to 2.6 percent.

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