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China launches powerful methanol, diesel-powered ship engine
China launches powerful methanol, diesel-powered ship engine

China unveiled a high-performance methanol-diesel dual-fuel ship engine in Shanghai on Wednesday.
3 days ago

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Singapore sees rise in young drug abusers, ministry warns
Singapore sees rise in young drug abusers, ministry warns

The number of new drug abusers arrested in Singapore increased in 2024, with young offenders remaining a key concern, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a report on Tuesday.
Feb 12, 2025

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Iran never seeks to develop nuclear weapons: president
Iran never seeks to develop nuclear weapons: president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed on Thursday that his country has never sought to develop nuclear weapons.
Feb 08, 2025

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Japan sees record foreign entries in 2024
Japan sees record foreign entries in 2024

Japan saw a record-high 36.78 million foreign visitors in 2024, a 42-percent increase from the previous year, government data showed Friday.
Jan 25, 2025

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'Gaza rubble clearance could take 3-5 years'
'Gaza rubble clearance could take 3-5 years'

Clearing rubble in Gaza following the recent conflict with Israel could take three to five years if sufficient funding and equipment are available, Palestinian Public Works and Housing Minister Ahed Bseiso said on Thursday.
Jan 24, 2025

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Yoon refuses to make statements after arrest: S. Korean investigators
Yoon refuses to make statements after arrest: S. Korean inve...

South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Wednesday that during the investigation conducted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. local time, the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol consistently refused to make any statements and declined to allow the questioning proce...
Jan 16, 2025

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Intentional wage theft facing up to 10-year imprisonment in Australia
Intentional wage theft facing up to 10-year imprisonment in...

Australia's new laws taking effect on Wednesday made intentional wage theft a criminal offense that would see dishonest heads of businesses being imprisoned for up to 10 years and facing hefty fines.
Jan 03, 2025

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Uzbekistan declares 2025 as year of environmental protection, green economy
Uzbekistan declares 2025 as year of environmental protection...

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced 2025 as the year of environmental protection and green economy for the country, according to the president's press service upon the arrival of the New Year.
Jan 01, 2025

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383 security personnel, 925 terrorists killed in Pakistan in 2024: official
383 security personnel, 925 terrorists killed in Pakistan in...

At least 383 security personnel and 925 terrorists were killed in 59,775 operations conducted across Pakistan in 2024, a senior officer of the Pakistan army said on Friday.
Dec 30, 2024

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Japan's average temperature in 2024 set to hit record high
Japan's average temperature in 2024 set to hit record high

Japan's average temperature in 2024 is likely to hit a record high for the second consecutive year, local media reported.
Dec 30, 2024
