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Iran on a Budget: Practical Ways to Plan an Affordable Trip
Plan an Iran trip on a budget with practical guidance on accommodation, food, transport, low-cost experiences and changing payment conditions.
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Morocco on a Budget: Practical Ways to Save Money While Traveling
Plan Morocco on a budget with practical tips for accommodation, food, transport, medinas, beaches and affordable experiences.
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Morocco Regions Explained: Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Coast and Sahara
Understand Morocco’s major travel regions, including Marrakech-Safi, Fes-Meknes, the Rif, Atlantic coast, Atlas Mountains and Sahara routes.
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Best Time to Visit Iran: Seasons, Weather and Regional Travel Tips
Learn the best seasons to visit Iran, with regional guidance for Tehran, Isfahan, the Caspian coast, mountains, deserts and southern areas.
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Best Time to Visit Morocco: Weather, Seasons and Travel Tips
Learn the best time to visit Morocco, with seasonal guidance for Marrakech, coastal cities, Atlas Mountains and Sahara travel.
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Iran Regions Explained: Tehran, Persian Gulf, Caspian Coast, Zagros and More
Understand Iran’s major regions, including Tehran, central Iran, the Caspian coast, Zagros mountains and Persian Gulf areas.
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US Forces Complete Iraq Withdrawal as Security Responsibility Shifts to Baghdad
The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq, shifting greater responsibility for security to Iraqi forces and institutions.
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Burundi Agrees to Receive Some Migrants Deported From the United States
Burundi says it will receive some migrants deported from the United States, while details about numbers, timing and funding remain limited.
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US CDC Confirms Second Measles-Related Death as 2026 Cases Reach 3,659
The CDC has confirmed a second measles-related death in the U.S. in 2026, with 3,659 infections recorded as of September 24.
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US Imposes New Sanctions on 13 Individuals and Entities Linked to Iran Weapons Procurement
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked by Washington to Iran’s weapons procurement networks, expanding economic pressure on Tehran.
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Trump Unveils $15 Billion Planned Iowa Steel Project With Thousands of Jobs Expected
A planned $15 billion Iowa steel complex could produce up to 10 million tons annually and support thousands of construction and permanent jobs.
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FTC Opens Probe Into OpenAI, Anthropic and Other AI Companies Over Consumer Risks
The FTC is investigating major AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic over potential consumer risks linked to increasingly autonomous AI agents.
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US Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014 Amid Job Market Concerns
U.S. consumer confidence fell to 81.9 in September, the lowest level since April 2014, amid growing concerns about jobs, prices and housing costs.
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US Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump Forced-Labor Tariffs on Global Imports
A U.S. trade court is reviewing a challenge to tariffs covering imports from 60 trading partners, with businesses and states disputing the administration’s legal authority.
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US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations while the legal challenge continues ahead of arguments in December.
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Wall Street Rises After Softer US Inflation Data Eases Rate Concerns
Wall Street reacted positively to softer U.S. inflation data, while strong consumer spending kept the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook uncertain.
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US Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in August as Consumer Spending Stays Strong
U.S. inflation rose 3.4% year over year in August while consumer spending jumped 0.9%, giving markets and the Federal Reserve fresh signals about the economy.
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Yemen Travel and Safety Checklist: Documents, Conditions and Responsible Planning
Yemen travel and safety checklist covering documents, changing conditions, official advisories, heritage research and responsible planning.
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Shibam Hadramawt: Yemen’s Historic Mud-Brick City Explained
Learn about Shibam Hadramawt, its mud-brick tower houses, historic urban design, UNESCO status and heritage conservation.
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Socotra Island Guide: Biodiversity, Dragon Blood Trees and Heritage
Explore Socotra’s extraordinary biodiversity, dragon blood trees, marine ecosystems, culture and UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Yemen Regions Explained: Sana’a, Hadramawt, Tihama, Aden and Socotra
Understand Yemen’s main geographic and cultural regions, including Sana’a, Hadramawt, Tihama, Aden and Socotra.
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Sana’a Guide: Old City, Architecture, History and Cultural Heritage
Explore Sana’a’s Old City, distinctive tower-house architecture, history and UNESCO heritage significance.
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Oman on a Budget: Practical Ways to Save Money While Traveling
Plan Oman on a budget with practical tips for accommodation, food, transport, free and low-cost attractions and route planning.
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Oman Regions Explained: Muscat, Dhofar, Al Dakhiliyah, Musandam and More
Understand Oman’s major travel regions, including Muscat, Dhofar, Al Dakhiliyah, Musandam and Al Sharqiyah.
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Best Time to Visit Oman: Weather, Seasons and Travel Tips
Find the best time to visit Oman by season, including Muscat weather, mountain travel, desert trips and Salalah’s Khareef season.
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Saudi Arabia on a Budget: Practical Ways to Save Money While Traveling
Plan Saudi Arabia on a budget with practical tips for accommodation, food, transport, low-cost attractions and seasonal travel.
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Saudi Arabia Regions Explained: Riyadh, Hijaz, Eastern Province, Aseer and More
Understand Saudi Arabia’s major regions, including Riyadh and Najd, the Hijaz, Eastern Province, AlUla, Aseer and Al Baha.
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Best Time to Visit Saudi Arabia: Weather, Seasons and Travel Tips
Learn when to visit Saudi Arabia, with practical guidance on winter, spring, summer heat, AlUla weather and regional differences.
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UAE on a Budget: Practical Ways to Save Money While Traveling
Plan the UAE on a budget with practical tips for accommodation, food, public transport, free activities and seasonal travel.
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UAE Emirates Explained: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah and More
Understand all seven UAE emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
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Best Time to Visit the UAE: Weather, Seasons and Travel Tips
Learn the best seasons to visit the UAE, including winter sightseeing, summer heat, desert planning and practical weather tips.
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Bahrain on a Budget: Practical Ways to Save Money While Traveling
Plan Bahrain on a budget with practical tips for accommodation, food, transport, free activities and seasonal travel.
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Bahrain Regions Explained: Manama, Muharraq, Islands, Coast and More
Understand Bahrain’s main regions, from Manama and historic Muharraq to southern desert areas, islands and waterfront districts.
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Best Time to Visit Bahrain: Weather, Seasons and Travel Tips
Learn the best seasons to visit Bahrain, with practical guidance on winter weather, spring conditions, summer heat and autumn.
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UK Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution at UN Security Council
The UK has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution in a statement at the United Nations Security Council.
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UK Sets Out New Industrialisation Push With Manufacturing and Infrastructure Investment
The UK government has outlined a new industrialisation programme focused on manufacturing, infrastructure and skilled employment.
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UK Updates Firearms Rules as New Amendment Takes Effect
Changes to Britain’s Firearms Rules 1998 came into effect on September 29 under new 2026 amendment regulations.
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UK Rail Accident Investigation Branch Appoints New Chief Inspector
The UK Rail Accident Investigation Branch has appointed Andy Lewis as its new Chief Inspector.
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UK Publishes New National Pandemic Preparedness Statement at UN
The UK has outlined its position on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response at a United Nations high-level meeting.
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UK Customs Facilities at Sevington and Holyhead Set for Major Changes in 2027
UK customs arrangements at Sevington and Holyhead inland border facilities are expected to transition to port-based infrastructure from early 2027.
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UK Competition Regulator Proposes Remedies for Co-op Group Acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has proposed remedies intended to address competition concerns over the Co-op Group’s acquisition of Southern Co-op.
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UK Museums to Remain Free as Government Protects National Museum Entry
Free entry to England’s national museums will remain protected under new UK government measures.
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UK Government Offers New Export Finance Support to Overseas Buyers
A new UK Export Finance loan guarantee is designed to encourage overseas firms to buy British goods and services.
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UK Government Targets Prison Drones, Drugs and Reoffending
The UK government has announced measures targeting drones, drugs and employment barriers in prisons.
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UK Announces Three New Floating Docks for Royal Navy Submarine Service
The UK government says three new floating docks will support the Royal Navy’s submarine service at HM Naval Base Clyde.
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UK to Build New Marine Research Ship for National Sea Monitoring
The UK government has committed up to £115 million for a new marine research vessel to monitor British waters.
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UK Announces £100 Million Pilot for Local Apprenticeship Services
A £100 million pilot programme will support local apprenticeship services as the UK seeks to expand skills and employment opportunities.
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UK Chancellor Announces New Jobs and Skills Support Package
The UK government has announced measures to help young people move into work, education and training.
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UK Government Strengthens Social Housing and Homelessness Protections
New UK government measures aim to strengthen protections for homeless households and social housing stock.
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UK Labour Proposes National Commission on Electoral Reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a national commission to examine reform of Britain’s electoral system.
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UK Cracks Down on People Smuggling With 49 Arrests at Irish Border
UK authorities made 49 arrests during a three-day crackdown targeting people-smuggling networks operating around the Irish border.
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UK Plans New Legal Route for Afghan Women, Girls and Palestinian Refugees
Britain is introducing a new refugee resettlement route aimed at selected vulnerable groups from Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories.
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UK Announces £15 Billion Warm Homes Upgrade Programme
The UK government has announced a £15 billion programme to upgrade homes and improve energy efficiency.
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UK Reopens Resettlement Scheme With Focus on Afghan Women and Palestinians
The UK has reopened its resettlement scheme, with a significant share of referrals expected to involve Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.
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UK Government Plans New Strategy for Buying Trains Over Leasing
The UK government is examining whether new trains should be directly owned by the state under its rail reform plans.
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Avanti West Coast Set for Renationalisation From March 2027
The UK government says Avanti West Coast services will return to public control from March 2027.
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Aldi UK to Invest £900 Million in Britain in 2027 With 40 New Stores
Aldi UK plans to invest £900 million in Britain in 2027, including 40 new stores and distribution infrastructure.
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UK Inflation Expectations Rise as Households Face Higher Energy Costs
UK household expectations for inflation rose in September, according to a Citi and YouGov survey.
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FTSE 100 Slips to Two-Week Low as Energy Stocks Weigh on London Market
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.5% to a two-week low as energy stocks declined.
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UK Business Confidence Falls to 17-Month Low as Global Uncertainty Grows
UK business confidence fell to its lowest level since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey.
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US Data Center Boom Faces Local Opposition Over Power, Water and Costs
Rapid US data center construction is creating new debates over electricity demand, water use, local infrastructure and community costs.
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OpenAI Pauses New Model Rollout as AI Safety Checks Intensify
OpenAI has paused the rollout of a new AI model while the company reviews safety concerns, adding to a broader US debate over AI development.
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Trump Announces 32-Day US Campaign Tour Ahead of November Midterms
President Donald Trump says he plans a 32-day campaign tour across the United States ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
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Alaska Energy Costs Become Major Issue as US Fuel Prices Rise
Energy costs and fuel supplies are becoming a major issue in Alaska as national diesel and gasoline prices rise.
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US Voter Eligibility Database Gets Temporary Supreme Court Green Light
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to use an expanded federal voter eligibility database while litigation continues.
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US Treasury Yields Near 2007 High as September Bond Selloff Deepens
US 10-year Treasury yields remained near their highest level since 2007 as September became a difficult month for global bond markets.
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Fed’s John Williams Says No Urgency for Another US Rate Hike
New York Fed President John Williams said there is no urgency for another interest-rate increase immediately after the Federal Reserve’s September hike.
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US Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014
The Conference Board says US consumer confidence fell to 81.9 in September, the lowest reading since April 2014.
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US Job Openings Fall to 7.08 Million in August While Layoffs Stay Low
US job openings fell in August, but layoffs remained low, suggesting the labor market retained stability despite weaker hiring demand.
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US Election 2026: Wisconsin House Race Draws National Attention
A Wisconsin congressional race between Democrat Mitchell Berman and Republican incumbent Bryan Steil is attracting national attention ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Yankees Leave Aaron Judge Off Wild Card Roster Against Red Sox
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off the Wild Card Series roster against Boston because of a strained right calf.
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US Navy Jet Crashes Into Atlantic After Aircraft Carrier Arresting Gear Failure
A US Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into the Atlantic after an arresting gear failure during carrier operations, with two aviators rescued.
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Jack Smith Defends His Work During Heated Senate Judiciary Hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended the conduct of his investigations during a four-hour Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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EPA Employees Union Sues Administrator Over Labor Contract Termination
A union representing EPA employees has sued Administrator Lee Zeldin over the termination of a collective bargaining agreement.
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GAO Says Trump Cannot Withhold More Than $800 Million in Approved Funds
The Government Accountability Office says the Trump administration cannot continue withholding more than $800 million in congressionally approved spending beyond the fiscal year deadline.
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US Treasury Sanctions Iran Military Supply Network Across Three Countries
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned 10 people and entities accused of helping Iran procure military equipment.
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US Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Resume for Now
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to third countries while it considers the legal dispute.
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Pentagon Plans 20% Reduction in US General and Flag Officer Positions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to direct a total 20% reduction in US general and flag officer positions by January 2027.
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California Bans Electric-Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement Officers
California has signed a law banning law enforcement officers from using gloves designed to deliver electric shocks, with the restriction taking effect next year.
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US Energy Department Announces $2 Billion Plan to Upgrade Power Grid
The US Energy Department is investing $2 billion in projects designed to increase power-grid capacity as electricity demand rises.
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US Stocks End Lower as Treasury Yields Stay Near Multi-Decade Highs
US stocks finished slightly lower as rising Treasury yields kept pressure on equities ahead of inflation and labor-market data.
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US Oil Prices Rise as Trump Denies Plans to Ease Iran Sanctions
US oil markets rose after President Trump denied reports that Washington was prepared to ease sanctions on Iran.
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US Forces Complete Withdrawal From Iraq After More Than Two Decades
US forces have completed their withdrawal from Iraq, ending the latest phase of an American military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.
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America.gov Launches AI-Powered Government Assistant for US Citizens
The US government has launched an AI-powered America.gov service designed to help people find federal information and services.
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US Tech Giants Sign Voluntary AI Self-Regulation Accord at White House
Leading US technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement covering internal controls, independent audits and board oversight of AI development.
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China’s Holiday Travel Surge Highlights Cautious Consumer Spending
China’s record travel demand during the extended holiday is being accompanied by cautious consumer spending and strong demand for value.
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Beijing Tightens Drone and Airspace Rules After Earlier CITIC Tower Crash
Beijing is tightening airspace and drone rules following a June light-aircraft crash near the CITIC Tower, with additional restrictions planned.
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China Marks 2,577th Anniversary of Confucius With Ceremony in Qufu
China marked the 2,577th anniversary of Confucius’ birth with a major ceremony in Qufu, Shandong, his hometown.
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China Opens Northernmost High-Speed Railway Line Through Heilongjiang
China has opened its northernmost high-speed railway line in Heilongjiang, extending high-speed rail access through a region with discontinuous permafrost.
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China Expects Bumper Grain Harvest in 2026, Agriculture Ministry Says
China expects a bumper grain harvest in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
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AI-Powered Robots Work Around the Clock in China’s Xinjiang Cotton Fields
AI-powered agricultural robots are being used in China’s Xinjiang cotton fields as automation expands into large-scale farming.
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Shenzhen Smart Factory Produces Modular Building Units Every 20 Minutes
A smart factory in Shenzhen is using automated production to manufacture modular building units at high speed, showcasing China’s industrial automation push.
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China Expands BeiDou Navigation System Into More Industries as Technology Converges
China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system is expanding into more industries as positioning technology combines with AI, automation and digital services.
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China Plans New-Generation Mars Geological Map by 2028
China says it plans to complete a new-generation geological map of Mars by 2028 as its planetary science programme expands.
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Chinese Team Sets World Record With Swarm of 116 Underwater Drones
A Chinese research team demonstrated coordinated navigation by 116 underwater drones, highlighting advances in autonomous swarm robotics.
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Chinese Team Reports Hydrogen-Boron Fusion Experiment in Latest Nuclear Research Push
A Chinese commercial reactor developer reported hydrogen-boron fusion reactions, adding to the country’s expanding programme of advanced nuclear research.
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China Puts AI, Quantum Technology and Fusion at Center of New Innovation Plan
China’s new innovation blueprint identifies artificial intelligence, quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces and controlled nuclear fusion as major research priorities.
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China Offers 15-Year Research Grants to Young Scientists Under New Program
China’s top basic research funder is preparing long-term 15-year grants for selected scientists under 35 as the country expands support for frontier research.
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China’s Top Diplomat Warns Japan Over Taiwan Statements During Beijing Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to correct what Beijing described as erroneous words and actions concerning Taiwan during a meeting in Beijing.
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Chinese Tourists Choose Longer International Trips During 2026 Golden Week
Long-haul international travel demand from Chinese tourists is rising during the extended 2026 Golden Week holiday, with Europe, Central Asia and Australia among popular destinations.