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    <title>Headline News</title>
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    <description>We keep you up to date with the latest news happening in China and around the world.</description>
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    <copyright>Copyright @ China Plus</copyright>
    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary>We keep you up to date with the latest news happening in China and around the world.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Second phase of 140th Canton Fair focuses on green and low-carbon products</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 products.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 products.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel launches military operation after two soldiers killed in West Bank</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 Palestinian communities, which severely restrict movement, access to basic services, and livelihoods.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israeli forces have ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>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 Palestinian communities, which severely restrict movement, access to basic services, and livelihoods.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Assessment of affected area in quake-hit Xizang shows low risk of large-scale collapses</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 along some steep slopes and road sections.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 along some steep slopes and road sections.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief voices concern over Israeli lockdown of West Bank</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 possible displacements of Palestinian residents in Hebron.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A UN spokesperson sa...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>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 possible displacements of Palestinian residents in Hebron.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First Russian diesel tanker heads for US: Kremlin</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 continue regularly.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 continue regularly.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China earmarks 80 mln yuan for Xizang quake relief, recovery as 5,000 join rescue</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Search and rescue underway, relief supplies arrive in quake-hit areas in Xizang</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief warns of "El Nino of war" as conflicts spread beyond battlefields</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 lives thousands of kilometers away.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 lives thousands of kilometers away.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Critical PHP flaws prompt shutdowns of government websites across Europe</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi Jinping calls for new achievements on new Long March</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 profound impact on the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 profound impact on the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China holds gathering to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has held a gathering in Beijing to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has held a gathering in Beijing to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada announces strategic industry support plan to counter US tariffs</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kremlin aide: Russia ready to resume trilateral talks with US, Ukraine</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese premier meets Russian president, calls for deeper cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger strategic coordination and deeper cooperation with Russia to promote common development and global stability.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger strategic coordination and deeper cooperation with Russia to promote common development and global stability.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Macron vows no repeat of riots as Yellow Vests mobilize for weekend protest</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 protests the same day to push ‌for greater investment in education.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 protests the same day to push ‌for greater investment in education.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin says first Russian tanker carrying 40,000 tons of diesel to depart in 2-3 days</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 three days.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 three days.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Officials discuss fiscal policy, digital financing at APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 gathered in Hong Kong to discuss policy, digital infrastructure financing, and inclusive finance.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 gathered in Hong Kong to discuss policy, digital infrastructure financing, and inclusive finance.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran rules out US talks until demands are met</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Macron's UAE visit strengthens defense, economic and technology ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China opposes US restrictions on Chinese AI companies</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in HK</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese FM highlights trust, friendship, cooperation, partnership on Eurasia tour</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 in Sofia.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Canton Fair's first phase draws a record number of overseas buyers</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>China has urged the United Kingdom to abide by World Trade Organization rules and refrain from imposing restrictive measures on Chinese electric vehicles.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China supports more foreign institutions to establish and expand businesses: official</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 more long-term capital to enter the market.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Major Chinese cities report narrowed home price declines in September</title>
      <itunes:summary>Major Chinese cities continued to report narrowed declines in overall home prices in September, with both new and second-hand homes seeing price declines.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese premier calls for deeper Belt and Road cooperation with Tajikistan</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 connectivity.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>COP17 opens in Armenia for first global biodiversity review</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ZXMOTO finishes WorldSSP season in 3rd, rider Debise 2nd</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>At least 7 dead in fire at Canadian military base in Alberta</title>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Taiwan residents' trips to mainland rise nearly 20% in first eight months</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 during the period.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 during the period.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>17 dead, 35 injured in stampede in eastern India</title>
      <itunes:summary>A stampede during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in eastern India has killed at least 17 people and injured 35 others.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A stampede during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in eastern India has killed at least 17 people and injured 35 others.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Egyptian president says country ready to defend Saudi Arabia</title>
      <itunes:summary>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 Houthi group, with both sides exchanging attacks and military warnings.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>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 Houthi group, with both sides exchanging attacks and military warnings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump waives some Russia-related sanctions, tariffs</title>
      <itunes:summary>The action freezes upcoming tariffs of up to 100 percent that target the top five importers of Russian crude oil and gas, as well as restrictions aimed at Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers and energy and defense sectors.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The action freezes upcoming tariffs of up to 100 percent that target the top five importers of Russian crude oil and gas, as well as restrictions aimed at Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers and energy and defense sectors.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway celebrates third anniversary</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway is celebrating its third anniversary of commercial operation on Saturday. It is a flagship project of the China-Indonesia Belt and Road cooperation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway is celebrating its third anniversary of commercial operation on Saturday. It is a flagship project of the China-Indonesia Belt and Road cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China willing to deepen cooperation with Croatia: Chinese FM</title>
      <itunes:summary>During talks with his Croatian counterpart, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with Croatia to drive further progress in bilateral cooperation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>During talks with his Croatian counterpart, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with Croatia to drive further progress in bilateral cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Four killed on Java island fighting blazes as smoke fuels international health crisis</title>
      <itunes:summary>Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade, with over one million hotspots detected nationwide. Months of fires have fueled an international public health crisis, and a surge of respiratory complaints across Southeast Asia.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi Jinping stresses ecological conservation, green development during inspection in Ulanqab</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a nature reserve and a high-tech development zone during an inspection trip to Ulanqab. He stressed ecological conservation and the development of green computing power.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a nature reserve and a high-tech development zone during an inspection trip to Ulanqab. He stressed ecological conservation and the development of green computing power.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US companies to top CIIE exhibition area for eighth straight year</title>
      <itunes:summary>The exhibition area for US companies at the 9th China International Import Expo is 1,500 square meters bigger than last year. More than 160 countries, regions, and international organizations will take part in the event in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The exhibition area for US companies at the 9th China International Import Expo is 1,500 square meters bigger than last year. More than 160 countries, regions, and international organizations will take part in the event in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China International Import Expo to set new records in scale and global participation</title>
      <itunes:summary>The ninth China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with preparations largely complete. Organizers say more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations will participate.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The ninth China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with preparations largely complete. Organizers say more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations will participate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shooting at Oregon elementary school kills at least four</title>
      <itunes:summary>At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Merz rejects US control of frozen Russian assets in Europe</title>
      <itunes:summary>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected a proposal to place Russian assets frozen in the European Union under US control, saying decisions on the funds should remain in European hands.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN reports worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen</title>
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      <title>OPEC cuts 2026 global oil demand growth forecast</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 200,000 barrels per day, down from 400,000 barrels per day projected in September.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Suspect arrested after stabbing at discount outlet in South Korea</title>
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      <title>IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent</title>
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      <title>Chinese automakers step up presence at Paris Motor Show</title>
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      <title>Shanghai wins first WIPO City of Innovation award</title>
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      <title>Wang Manyu regains ITTF world No.1 ranking</title>
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      <title>Redeveloped Huanggang Port begins operation in Shenzhen</title>
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      <title>Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports, energy facilities</title>
      <itunes:summary>Yemen's Houthi group says it has carried out four missile and drone operations targeting two Saudi airports and two energy facilities operated by Saudi Aramco over the past 24 hours.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Yemen's Houthi group says it has carried out four missile and drone operations targeting two Saudi airports and two energy facilities operated by Saudi Aramco over the past 24 hours.</description>
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      <title>Zheng Qinwen becomes first local champion at China Open</title>
      <itunes:summary>Zheng Qinwen defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the China Open. It makes her the tournament's first-ever local champion.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurricane Isaias kills at least 4, leaves more than 700,000 without power</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hurricane Isaias also left more than 700,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi without power before weakening.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Hurricane Isaias also left more than 700,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi without power before weakening.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh int'l airport: Saudi aviation authority</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation says an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others. There have been no reports of casualties among Chinese nationals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation says an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others. There have been no reports of casualties among Chinese nationals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Panama declares state of emergency after powerful quake</title>
      <itunes:summary>Panama has declared a state of emergency to coordinate relief efforts and assist communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the country on Friday.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Zheng Qinwen has reached the semifinals with a straight sets win over Elina Svitolina. The Chinese Olympic champion has now equaled her best result at the China Open.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>More people favored revolution-theme tours, and sports activities such as local football and basketball. Nearly three million tourists arrived in China from overseas, an increase of 6.5 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Laos Railway handles over 100 billion yuan in cross-border trade</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WTO sharply raises 2026 goods trade growth forecast</title>
      <itunes:summary>The World Trade Organization has sharply raised its 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent, up from 1.9 percent projected in March, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran, Russia discuss strengthening economic cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. During a meeting in Turkmenistan, the two leaders called for closer cooperation in energy, agriculture, transport and trade.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China has no intention to gain trade advantages by depreciating exchange rate: central bank</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's central bank says the country has neither need nor intention to gain advantages in trade by depreciating its exchange rate, and that it has never engaged in competitive currency devaluation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's central bank says the country has neither need nor intention to gain advantages in trade by depreciating its exchange rate, and that it has never engaged in competitive currency devaluation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2.14 billion cross-regional trips made during the National Day holiday</title>
      <itunes:summary>China recorded more than 2.1 billion cross-regional passenger trips nationwide during the National Day holiday from October 1st to 7th, averaging over 300 million trips per day, up 0.6 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China recorded more than 2.1 billion cross-regional passenger trips nationwide during the National Day holiday from October 1st to 7th, averaging over 300 million trips per day, up 0.6 percent.</description>
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      <title>China's railways see record holiday passenger trips</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's railways handled more than 152 million passenger trips during the seven-day National Day holiday, with several indicators reaching record highs.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports</title>
      <itunes:summary>Three people have been killed in separate attacks targeting two airports in Saudi Arabia. The attacks also injured 36 people.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Three people have been killed in separate attacks targeting two airports in Saudi Arabia. The attacks also injured 36 people.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IEA backs accelerated release of 100 million barrels of oil</title>
      <itunes:summary>The International Energy Agency has backed plans to accelerate the release of around 100 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. The IEA said its members have agreed to complete previously announced stock releases as soon as possible.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The International Energy Agency has backed plans to accelerate the release of around 100 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. The IEA said its members have agreed to complete previously announced stock releases as soon as possible.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>French interior minister bans stun grenades by police after student loses hand during protests</title>
      <itunes:summary>Tuesday was the biggest day of protests in France which began in mid-September. Hundreds of thousands of students, joined by teachers and parents, are demanding the government resolve understaffing and repair dilapidated classrooms.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Tuesday was the biggest day of protests in France which began in mid-September. Hundreds of thousands of students, joined by teachers and parents, are demanding the government resolve understaffing and repair dilapidated classrooms.</description>
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      <title>US forces in Japan's Okinawa to impose night curfew after murder arrest</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US military in Okinawa is imposing a curfew from midnight to 5 am for a month starting Friday, following the arrest of a Marine over a suspected murder case. All military personnel in the southern Japanese prefecture will also observe a 48-hour operational pause starting noon Wednesday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The US military in Okinawa is imposing a curfew from midnight to 5 am for a month starting Friday, following the arrest of a Marine over a suspected murder case. All military personnel in the southern Japanese prefecture will also observe a 48-hour operational pause starting noon Wednesday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese team creates world's first 3D map of rice's full life cycle</title>
      <itunes:summary>From a germinating seed to a mature plant, a Chinese-led team has mapped rice's entire life cycle in 3D for the first time. Published in Cell, the study could help scientists breed rice with desired traits more precisely.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>From a germinating seed to a mature plant, a Chinese-led team has mapped rice's entire life cycle in 3D for the first time. Published in Cell, the study could help scientists breed rice with desired traits more precisely.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hong Kong remains world's freest economy: report</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Fraser Institute says Hong Kong has retained its top spot as the world's freest economy, ranking first in international trade freedom and second in regulation.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries</title>
      <itunes:summary>The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as eurozone bond markets stabilized. The common currency has come under pressure due to worries about high debt levels and a political gridlock in France, with an upcoming snap election in Spain adding to headwinds.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as eurozone bond markets stabilized. The common currency has come under pressure due to worries about high debt levels and a political gridlock in France, with an upcoming snap election in Spain adding to headwinds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yemeni government forces claim control of Mocha, Bab el-Mandeb Strait</title>
      <itunes:summary>Yemen's government forces say they have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis denied the claim, and said fighting is ongoing.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Yemen's government forces say they have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis denied the claim, and said fighting is ongoing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Human Rights Council adopts China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all, submitted on behalf of 47 countries, calling for more inclusive and accessible environments and technologies.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all, submitted on behalf of 47 countries, calling for more inclusive and accessible environments and technologies.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New York declares measles disaster emergency</title>
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      <title>Top seed Wang Manyu cruises into second round at WTT China Smash</title>
      <itunes:summary>World No.1 paddler Wang Manyu has cruised into the second round of the WTT China Smash 2026 in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>20th Asian Games close in Nagoya</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close Sunday after a two-week competition, with China topping the gold medal table for the 12th consecutive edition. China finished with 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals, its best haul at an overseas Asiad.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Japan protests to US over Marine's alleged robbery-murder in Okinawa</title>
      <itunes:summary>Local police have arrested a 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman. Japan's Foreign Ministry said it had lodged a protest with the US Ambassador over the case.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cultural and tourism activities across China during week-long National Day holiday</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>China finished its campaign at the 20th Asian Games by topping both the gold medal and overall medal standings, which was also its best performance at an Asian Games held outside the country.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's box office exceeds 30 bln yuan so far in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UAE attorney-general says Flydubai co-pilot attempts terrorist act</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Attorney-General of the United Arab Emirates says investigations into an incident aboard a Flydubai flight on Wednesday have found that the co-pilot attempted to commit a terrorist act.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Attorney-General of the United Arab Emirates says investigations into an incident aboard a Flydubai flight on Wednesday have found that the co-pilot attempted to commit a terrorist act.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>10 hospitalized after car hits crowd in Australia's Newcastle</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ten people have been hospitalized after a car crashed into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle. New South Wales police said a car was driving erratically before the driver lost control and crashed into a crowd Saturday morning.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Ten people have been hospitalized after a car crashed into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle. New South Wales police said a car was driving erratically before the driver lost control and crashed into a crowd Saturday morning.</description>
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      <title>Traditional celebrations, cultural performances in China draw holiday crowds</title>
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      <title>China completes shield tunneling on longest undersea highway tunnel</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has completed all shield-driven excavation work on the country's longest undersea highway tunnel in Qingdao, Shandong Province. The 17.48-kilometer Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Second Tunnel will connect Qingdao's main urban area with the West Coast New Area.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>France keeps 400 schools closed as country gripped by student protests</title>
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      <description>Students taking part in the protest cited staff shortages, deteriorating conditions in some schools and long school days. Planned budget cuts of President Emmanuel Macron's government, which exacerbate the funding crisis in education, have fueled the discontent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US sends third carrier strike group to Middle East: report</title>
      <itunes:summary>The ships, jet fighters, Marines and sailors will reportedly arrive in the region by the end of November.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docks with ISS carrying Crew-13 astronauts</title>
      <itunes:summary>A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts for NASA's Crew-13 mission has docked with the International Space Station after an eight-hour journey from Earth. The astronauts will spend several months aboard the ISS conducting scientific experiments and technology demonstrations.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts for NASA's Crew-13 mission has docked with the International Space Station after an eight-hour journey from Earth. The astronauts will spend several months aboard the ISS conducting scientific experiments and technology demonstrations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin calls for stable multipolar world order</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a new security balance and greater international cooperation. He said a multipolar world order is emerging and urged countries to cooperate while respecting each other's core interests.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a new security balance and greater international cooperation. He said a multipolar world order is emerging and urged countries to cooperate while respecting each other's core interests.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Day travel kicks off with 334 million trips estimated across China</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Ministry of Transport says rail, water and air travel rose year on year, while road trips edged down.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flight from UAE to Tel Aviv makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a FlyDubai pilot stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a FlyDubai pilot stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Day flag-raising ceremony held at Tiananmen Square</title>
      <itunes:summary>Thursday marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In Beijing, large crowds of people gathered to witness the raising of the five-star red flag at Tiananmen Square at sunrise.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Thursday marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In Beijing, large crowds of people gathered to witness the raising of the five-star red flag at Tiananmen Square at sunrise.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brazil, US agree to form working group on tariffs and trade issues</title>
      <itunes:summary>Brazil and the United States have agreed to establish a working group on US tariffs and other trade issues. The deal followed talks between senior officials from both countries on the sidelines of a G20 trade ministers' meeting in Wisconsin.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Generative AI has become a mainstream tool in China, with more than half of the population now using it.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Wang Yi urges Japan to correct erroneous words and deeds on Taiwan question</title>
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      <title>China to complete new global geological map of Mars by 2028</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Profits of China's major industrial firms up 15.7 pct in first eight months</title>
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      <title>China's deep-sea drilling capacity reaches 5,000-meter level</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Ministry of Natural Resources says China's Mengxiang ocean drilling vessel has set a national record in deep-sea drilling, elevating its capability to the 5,000-meter level, after obtaining basalt samples from the South China Sea basin.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Syria begins transit of gasoline to Iraq via Banias oil terminal</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Syrian Petroleum Company has begun transporting gasoline supplied for Iraq through the Banias oil terminal, as regional energy flows face disruption from instability around the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pair of giant pandas arrives in Atlanta</title>
      <itunes:summary>Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in Atlanta for a 10-year stay in the United States. Their stay follows an agreement between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and Zoo Atlanta.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in Atlanta for a 10-year stay in the United States. Their stay follows an agreement between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and Zoo Atlanta.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese vice president calls for stronger multilateralism, global cooperation at UN</title>
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      <title>12 dead in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan brings torrential rain and landslides</title>
      <itunes:summary>Typhoon Dujuan has struck Japan's Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, leaving 12 dead and three missing. Widespread landslides have damaged railway roadbeds in Chiba.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Iran backs diplomacy as Saudi FM seeks return to pre-Feb. 28 status in Strait of Hormuz</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran says only diplomacy can resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's 7-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is calling for restoring navigation of the waterway to its status before the US and Israel launched strikes on February 28, without imposing any fees or taxes.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Two giant pandas depart Chengdu for Atlanta</title>
      <itunes:summary>Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have begun their journey to the United States to embark on a 10-year cooperation program in conservation. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced during his state visit to the US that the bears will settle in at Zoo Atlanta.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have begun their journey to the United States to embark on a 10-year cooperation program in conservation. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced during his state visit to the US that the bears will settle in at Zoo Atlanta.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Libya resumes crude pumping through Sharara-Zawiya pipeline</title>
      <itunes:summary>The disruption is the latest in a series of protests by members of Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guard over salary and administrative grievances. Meanwhile, the UN mission in Libya says attacks targeting the north African country's oil and energy infrastructure, or any actions that may lead to its undermining, could trigger punitive measures under UN Security Council resolutions.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The disruption is the latest in a series of protests by members of Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guard over salary and administrative grievances. Meanwhile, the UN mission in Libya says attacks targeting the north African country's oil and energy infrastructure, or any actions that may lead to its undermining, could trigger punitive measures under UN Security Council resolutions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Han Zheng says China supports UN's central role in international affairs</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Vice President Han Zheng says China has consistently upheld true multilateralism and supported the UN in playing a central role in international affairs over the past 55 years.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Vice President Han Zheng says China has consistently upheld true multilateralism and supported the UN in playing a central role in international affairs over the past 55 years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes after the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations as well as major international and regional issues.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes after the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations as well as major international and regional issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>All Bangkok districts declared flood disaster areas</title>
      <itunes:summary>Bangkok authorities have declared all 50 districts of the Thai capital flood disaster areas as flooding worsens.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Friday marks China's Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most significant traditional Chinese holidays, and celebrations are underway nationwide.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zhang Zhanshuo completes seven-gold sweep at Asian Games</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Zhang Zhanshuo has completed a seven-gold sweep at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The 19-year-old swimmer won seven of the eight events he entered.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese vice president calls for deeper cooperation with Serbia</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi says China-US ties come to another historical juncture</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping says China-US relations have come to another historical juncture. Speaking at a state dinner held by President Donald Trump at the White House as part of a state visit, President Xi says the development goals of the two countries are mutually reinforcing.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi calls for translating new vision of China-US relationship into action</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi says China hopes US to handle Taiwan question with prudence</title>
      <itunes:summary>President Xi Jinping says China hopes the US side will adhere to the correct position of opposing "Taiwan independence," and handle the Taiwan question with prudence. He stresses that China's position on safeguarding its national unity and territorial integrity is crystal clear.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>President Xi Jinping says China hopes the US side will adhere to the correct position of opposing "Taiwan independence," and handle the Taiwan question with prudence. He stresses that China's position on safeguarding its national unity and territorial integrity is crystal clear.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi calls for strengthened dialogue, sincere cooperation, peaceful coexistence between China, US</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China wins women's team table tennis gold at Asian Games</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's table tennis powerhouse continues its dominance, with the women's team claiming a sixth straight Asian Games title.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China becomes major destination for global travelers</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Britain returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Britain has returned 12 cultural relics and artworks to China at a ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy. Chinese officials say facilitating the return of lost cultural relics to their countries of origin is a just cause that safeguards cultural heritage.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi says China, US should be partners, not rivals</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi arrives for state visit to US</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived at Joint Base Andrews for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says President Xi and Trump will exchange views on China-US relations and major global issues.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived at Joint Base Andrews for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says President Xi and Trump will exchange views on China-US relations and major global issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to push forward elderly care services legislation</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than 53 million seniors received government subsidies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, as China works to make elderly care services more accessible and inclusive.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>More than 53 million seniors received government subsidies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, as China works to make elderly care services more accessible and inclusive.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%</title>
      <itunes:summary>OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast from 2.8 to 2.9 percent, citing economic resilience and AI-driven investment.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast from 2.8 to 2.9 percent, citing economic resilience and AI-driven investment.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's population with higher education reaches 270 million</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WindEnergy Hamburg opens with focus on energy transition, technological innovation</title>
      <itunes:summary>WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, a leading global wind industry event, is showcasing innovations in onshore and offshore wind power, energy storage and smart energy solutions.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, a leading global wind industry event, is showcasing innovations in onshore and offshore wind power, energy storage and smart energy solutions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Major hurricane Polo intensifies off Mexico's Pacific coast</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hurricane Polo continues intensifying off Mexico's Pacific coast, posing life-threatening flooding risks. It reached Category 5 strength earlier on Tuesday. Mexican authorities warned of intense rainfall for western and southern parts of the country.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Hurricane Polo continues intensifying off Mexico's Pacific coast, posing life-threatening flooding risks. It reached Category 5 strength earlier on Tuesday. Mexican authorities warned of intense rainfall for western and southern parts of the country.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US, Denmark, Greenland sign deal to expand US military presence in Greenland</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United States, Denmark and its autonomous territory of Greenland have signed an agreement in New York to expand the US military presence on the strategic Arctic island.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>China aims to raise forest coverage rate to 25.8% by 2030</title>
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      <title>Extreme El Nino could cost 2 pct of GDP in LatAm, Caribbean: report</title>
      <itunes:summary>A new report says an extreme El Nino event could cause losses equivalent to at least 2 percent of the GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean. It says a high-intensity event could have wide-ranging impacts on energy, agriculture, fisheries and infrastructure.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>California enacts 7 laws tightening data center rules</title>
      <itunes:summary>California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills imposing new requirements on data centers related to electricity, water, workforce and land use. The package requires greater disclosure of resource use.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China moves to strengthen food security across grain supply chain</title>
      <itunes:summary>China is moving to strengthen food security over the next five years, as it seeks to build a more efficient and modern grain circulation system. The country will enhance its capacity to coordinate grain production, purchasing, storage, processing and sales.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nearly 130,000 displaced as Yemen conflict escalates</title>
      <itunes:summary>Escalating fighting has displaced nearly 130,000 people across seven provinces in Yemen, the International Organization for Migration says, with more than 11,000 forced from their homes in just three days.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Escalating fighting has displaced nearly 130,000 people across seven provinces in Yemen, the International Organization for Migration says, with more than 11,000 forced from their homes in just three days.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US from September 23 to 25</title>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jingping will visit the United States from Sept. 23 to 25. Talks with President Donald Trump will focus on China-US relations and major global issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sheng Lihao defends men's 10m air rifle title at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese shooter Sheng Lihao defended his Asian Games men's 10-meter air rifle title and set a new Asian record, as China also broke the world record in the team event on Monday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese shooter Sheng Lihao defended his Asian Games men's 10-meter air rifle title and set a new Asian record, as China also broke the world record in the team event on Monday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese premier to attend launch ceremony of 5th Global Digital Trade Expo</title>
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      <description>Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the launch ceremony of the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo and related activities, and deliver a speech. The event will be held in Hangzhou from Wednesday to Sunday. More than one-third of the exhibitors will focus on artificial intelligence.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>France supports closer ties between Canada, EU: Macron</title>
      <itunes:summary>French President Emmanuel Macron says France supports the agenda of rapprochement between Canada and the European Union. He met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday in the French overseas territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>French President Emmanuel Macron says France supports the agenda of rapprochement between Canada and the European Union. He met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday in the French overseas territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Left Party wins Berlin election, far-right AfD takes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern</title>
      <itunes:summary>Media projections show Germany's Left Party is leading the state election in Berlin with 25.1 percent of the vote. The far-right Alternative for Germany took first place in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 37.7 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Media projections show Germany's Left Party is leading the state election in Berlin with 25.1 percent of the vote. The far-right Alternative for Germany took first place in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 37.7 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's electricity use tops one trillion kWh in August</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's electricity consumption exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours in August, up 1.7 percent year on year. Electricity use in high-tech and equipment manufacturing rose 7.2 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's electricity consumption exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours in August, up 1.7 percent year on year. Electricity use in high-tech and equipment manufacturing rose 7.2 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yu Zidi leads China's strong start in Asian Games swimming</title>
      <itunes:summary>Teenage Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has won the women’s 200-meter butterfly at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, setting a new Games record. Yu is the youngest swimmer in history to win a world championship medal.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Teenage Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has won the women’s 200-meter butterfly at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, setting a new Games record. Yu is the youngest swimmer in history to win a world championship medal.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China sees stronger demand for smart, health-related products</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Commerce Ministry says the country’s consumer market showed stronger demand for smart, health-related and higher-quality products in the first eight months of 2026.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says UNGA participation is its legal right</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran says it will attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, calling participation its legal right. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accuses the United States of trying to obstruct Iran's participation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran says it will attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, calling participation its legal right. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accuses the United States of trying to obstruct Iran's participation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Greenland, Denmark say deal with US won't compromise sovereignty</title>
      <itunes:summary>The three sides are expected to sign an agreement over security and other US needs in the Arctic region next week. NATO's Military Committee Chair has welcomed the deal.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The three sides are expected to sign an agreement over security and other US needs in the Arctic region next week. NATO's Military Committee Chair has welcomed the deal.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zhang Xirui wins silver in men's triathlon to give China first medal at Asian Games</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui has won a silver medal in men's triathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. It was the Chinese delegation's first medal at the event in Japan.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui has won a silver medal in men's triathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. It was the Chinese delegation's first medal at the event in Japan.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DR Congo expands Ebola vaccination, over 3,700 people receive Ervebo vaccine</title>
      <itunes:summary>A vaccination study plans to immunize about 20,000 frontline workers in the two provinces most affected by the Ebola outbreak, and follow participants to assess the potential effect of the Ervebo vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A vaccination study plans to immunize about 20,000 frontline workers in the two provinces most affected by the Ebola outbreak, and follow participants to assess the potential effect of the Ervebo vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China opposes US secondary sanctions on third countries</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has voiced opposition to the US use of secondary sanctions against third countries following Washington's signing of a law to strengthen sanctions on Russia and extend measures against Iran.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>31 killed in attack on police headquarters in northern Pakistan</title>
      <itunes:summary>At least 31 people have been killed in a suicide attack and shooting at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan. Local officials say more than 100 people have been injured.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>At least 31 people have been killed in a suicide attack and shooting at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan. Local officials say more than 100 people have been injured.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's railways see record passenger trips in first eight months</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's railways handled more than 3.3 billion passenger trips in the first eight months of this year, up 3.9 percent year on year to a record high for the period.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's railways handled more than 3.3 billion passenger trips in the first eight months of this year, up 3.9 percent year on year to a record high for the period.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US diesel prices hit another record high</title>
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      <title>Explosions heard in Riyadh amid fighting between Saudi Arabia and Houthi group</title>
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      <title>Trump claims deal with Denmark, Greenland giving US control over security in Greenland</title>
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      <description>US President Donald Trump says the deal will allow the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting adversaries from building their own bases ‌on the island. The Danish prime minister's office said the agreement will strengthen North Atlantic and Arctic security.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway</title>
      <itunes:summary>The move came after the 96-year-old investor quit as CEO of the company more than nine months ago.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The move came after the 96-year-old investor quit as CEO of the company more than nine months ago.</description>
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      <title>Thai prime minister: China's development boosts regional and global growth</title>
      <itunes:summary>Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says China's development has created opportunities and improved people's well-being, while also contributing to economic growth and development in the region and beyond.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says China's development has created opportunities and improved people's well-being, while also contributing to economic growth and development in the region and beyond.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China warns Japan against attempts to whitewash war crimes</title>
      <itunes:summary>Beijing has warned Tokyo against attempts to whitewash Japanese war crimes. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged countries in the region to stay vigilant against the resurgence of Japanese militarism.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Beijing has warned Tokyo against attempts to whitewash Japanese war crimes. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged countries in the region to stay vigilant against the resurgence of Japanese militarism.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN spokesperson: Humanitarian priority remains protecting children in conflict zones</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United Nations has warned of rising violence in southern Lebanon. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has called for safeguards for children caught in hostilities.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Carney addresses European Parliament, welcomes "associate member" status</title>
      <itunes:summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told the European Parliament that Canada and the European Union are stronger together. He says Canada welcomes the opportunity to become the EU's first associate member.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China marks 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has observed a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, which marked the start of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. A bell-ringing ceremony was held in the northeastern city of Shenyang.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>US approves sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US government has approved the potential sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The state department said the estimated total cost is 24.3 billion US dollars.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Russia's easternmost regions begin voting for 9th State Duma</title>
      <itunes:summary>Elections for deputies to the ninth session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, have kicked off across Russia, with the first polling stations opening in the country's easternmost regions.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Elections for deputies to the ninth session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, have kicked off across Russia, with the first polling stations opening in the country's easternmost regions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China receives 58 returned cultural artifacts, fossils from US</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has received 58 cultural artifacts, artworks, and paleontological fossils returned by the United States. Among the returned artifacts is a statue of a bodhisattva, which was looted and taken overseas more than a century ago.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kremlin criticizes US sanctions bill, warns of impact on Ukraine peace efforts</title>
      <itunes:summary>Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says new US sanctions on Russia will complicate efforts to reach a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, calling the move an unfriendly action by Washington.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says new US sanctions on Russia will complicate efforts to reach a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, calling the move an unfriendly action by Washington.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Geants, breaks course record</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju has won the Tor des Geants trail race in Italy, becoming the first Chinese champion and the first Asian runner to claim the title since the event began.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju has won the Tor des Geants trail race in Italy, becoming the first Chinese champion and the first Asian runner to claim the title since the event began.</description>
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      <title>Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week: report</title>
      <itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump will reportedly meet leaders or foreign ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the Iran war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>US President Donald Trump will reportedly meet leaders or foreign ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the Iran war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-ASEAN expo to highlight FTA 3.0 opportunities</title>
      <itunes:summary>Event organizer say the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo will spotlight new business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 framework, with more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions set to participate.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding shortfalls impede response to Gaza building collapse: UN</title>
      <itunes:summary>UN humanitarians say funding shortfalls and Israeli restrictions on the import of critical items are slowing down the response to a deadly Gaza building collapse. Civil defense teams had retrieved 21 bodies and rescued dozens of people with injuries.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>UN humanitarians say funding shortfalls and Israeli restrictions on the import of critical items are slowing down the response to a deadly Gaza building collapse. Civil defense teams had retrieved 21 bodies and rescued dozens of people with injuries.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US Fed announces 1st interest rate hike in over 3 years</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years in a renewed fight against inflation. Officials voted to raise their benchmark lending rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75-4 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years in a renewed fight against inflation. Officials voted to raise their benchmark lending rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75-4 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Von der Leyen proposes opening EU door to Canada as first associate member</title>
      <itunes:summary>In her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, European Commission President von der Leyen said the EU and Canada will seek to upgrade ties to an "Alliance for the Future," covering manufacturing, technology, the Arctic, and artificial intelligence. She also suggested creating a European Security Council involving EU leaders and partners such as Canada, Norway, Ukraine and Britain.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese FM expresses support for dialogue to resolve Iran war</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Iranian counterpart, expressing China's support for restarting negotiations over the conflict in Iran. Wang also said China calls on all parties to take measures for the early opening of the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Iranian counterpart, expressing China's support for restarting negotiations over the conflict in Iran. Wang also said China calls on all parties to take measures for the early opening of the Strait of Hormuz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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