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3 killed, 2 injured at carnival in U.S. Utah
LOS ANGELES, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Three people, including an 8-month-old infant, were killed and two others were injured in a shooting Sunday night at a carnival in western U.S. state of Utah, police said.
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Indian tribes visit UK museum to bring home ancestors' remains
OXFORD, England (Reuters) -Tribes from the Indian state of Nagaland have held talks at a museum in Britain to secure the return of ancestral remains taken during the colonial era and put on display for decades.
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EU donates equipment to boost BiH border police capacity
SARAJEVO, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) on Monday donated specialized surveillance and inspection equipment worth 1.4 million KM (828,800 U.S. dollars) to the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to bolster efforts in combating irregular migration and smuggling.
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China donates medical equipment, supplies to Ghanaian hospital
ACCRA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government, through its 14th medical team to Ghana and in collaboration with the local Chinese business community, on Monday donated a range of medical equipment and supplies to Lekma Hospital in Accra, Ghana's capital, to enhance healthcare services.
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Indonesia's water, non-alcoholic beverage exports surge over 34 pct in 2024
JAKARTA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The shipments of Indonesia's water and non-alcoholic beverages expanded 34.36 percent to 164.21 million U.S. dollars in 2024, according to the Indonesian Export Financing Institution (LPEI).
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3rd European Halal Congress opens in Sarajevo
SARAJEVO, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The Third European Halal Congress opened Monday in Sarajevo, bringing together experts from 22 countries to promote the development, standardization, and cooperation within the halal industry.
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Mongolia issues e-visas to 11,484 foreigners in first 5 months
ULAN BATOR, June 16 (Xinhua) -- A total of 11,484 foreigners were granted Mongolian e-visas in the first five months of 2025, an increase of 2.8 times year on year, local media reported on Monday, citing Mongolia's Immigration Agency.
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Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tel Aviv
ADDIS ABABA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Africa's leading carrier Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all flights between Addis Ababa of Ethiopia and Tel Aviv of Israel in both directions until Sunday.
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U.S. issues travel advisory for Israel
NEW YORK, June 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. States Department on Monday issued travel advisory on its website, suggesting U.S. citizens not travel to Israel due to armed conflict, terrorism and civil unrest.
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Shanghai-Geneva direct flight takes off
GENEVA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- China Eastern Airlines' inaugural direct flight linking Shanghai, China, with Geneva, Switzerland, landed here early Monday morning.
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India's exports rise 5.75 pct in April-May
NEW DELHI, June 16 (Xinhua) -- India's cumulative exports, including merchandise and services, during April-May 2025 were estimated at 142.43 billion U.S. dollars, up 5.75 percent over the same period last year, according to the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday.
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Bangladesh records 25 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
DHAKA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh recorded 25 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said Monday.
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Death toll hits 90 in South Africa's Eastern Cape floods
CAPE TOWN, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from devastating floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province has risen to 90, as recovery operations continue to make progress in the affected areas, local authorities said Monday.
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2 killed, 11 injured in blast in SW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, June 16 (Xinhua) -- At least two people were killed and 11 others injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, rescue officials said.
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Economic Watch: Xiaomi powers EV growth through smart manufacturing
BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Inside a workshop at Chinese tech giant Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) factory, the scene is a stark contrast to what one might expect to see on a factory floor.
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Greece firefighters tame wildfire near Athens
(Reuters) -A Greek blaze burning near a village northeast of Athens appeared largely contained, a Reuters witness and fire brigade officials said on Monday.
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Feature: From Campania to China: Italian farmers look east for opportunity
CAPUA, Italy, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Under the early summer sun of southern Italy, the plains of Campania pulse with the rhythms of agricultural life. Tomato plants ripen in neatly aligned rows, olive trees shimmer under the Mediterranean heat, and water buffaloes graze quietly near barns that produce the region's famed Mozzarella di Bufala.
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WHO steps up dengue response in S. Yemen amid rising cases
ADEN, Yemen, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday ramped up a large-scale dengue fever control campaign in Yemen's southern Aden and Lahj provinces, where a surge in infections since the start of 2025 has added pressure to an already severe humanitarian crisis.
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India plane crash victim had flown home to bury his father
AHMEDABAD (Reuters) -Lawrence Christian had flown to India to bury his father. A fortnight later, his family is now waiting to bury him.
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WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features
WhatsApp announced June 16 it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.
