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Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou
German chancellor visits eastern city, home to AI firm DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba, with business leaders.
Near-blind Rohingya refugee dies after US agents left him far from home
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.
Rubio warns of Iran’s missile threat ahead of US-Iran talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran possesses a large number of ballistic missiles that pose a threat to the US.
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism
Paris Agreement's carbon credits enable cross-border trade to support emissions reduction and climate goals worldwide.
UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit
Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present
Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan
Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
Syria confirms ‘mass escape’ from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters
Official says relatives of ISIL escaped from al-Hol following the SDF's withdrawal from the camp last month.
US, Ukraine to meet in Geneva as Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles, drones
Kyiv hopes progress in talks in Geneva will pave the way for a direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks to kick off in Geneva amid tensions
Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.