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LAOS-VIENTIANE-INTERNATIONAL LABOR DAY

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:19:37 GMT

(260501) -- VIENTIANE, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A construction worker is pictured in Vientiane, Laos, April 30, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Laos honors workers, recognizing contributions to national development" (Photo by Wang Yuping/Xinhua)

US President Trump, First Lady bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:50 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (local time) bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the end of their state visit.

In 'honour' of the state visit of the British monarchs, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would remove tariffs and trade restrictions on whiskey from the Un

Trump announces removal of scotch whiskey tariffs in 'honour' of UK royals visit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:49:56 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that his administration will remove tariffs and trade restrictions on whiskey from the United Kingdom, in 'honour' of the state visit of the British monarchs, King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

In a post on Truth Social he said, 'In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, s

Shoolini university scientists secure Rs 84 lakh grants for food innovation research

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:29:27 GMT

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 1 (ANI): Shoolini University has secured over Rs 84 lakh in competitive national research grants to develop sustainable food solutions by converting industrial and agricultural waste into value-added nutritional products, officials said.

The funding, awarded by the Department of Biotechnology's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT-BIRAC) and the Anusandhan

IFL: Real Kashmir FC secure 3-0 win against Gokulam Kerala FC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:43:30 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 30 (ANI): Real Kashmir FC secured a 3-0 victory against 10-man Gokulam Kerala FC in a relegation stage fixture of the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

The Snow Leopards took the lead in the 26th minute through an own goal by Vitor Barata before doubling their advantage in the 49th minute through Shedrack Charles. Mohammad Inam added

Guwahati: 'D Tipsy Gaon' Bar license suspended following fatal Mathgharia accident

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:26 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 30 (ANI): The District Commissioner of Kamrup Metropolitan has ordered the immediate suspension of the IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) license for 'D Tipsy Gaon' (EXORO), a popular restaurant and bar located in Roodraksh Mall, Bhangagarh.

The move comes in the wake of a tragic road accident in the city that claimed three lives earlier this week.

According to the officials,

Bulgarias Annual Inflation Jumps to 7.1% in April

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Bulgaria's inflation accelerated sharply in April, with the National Statistical Institute (NSI) estimating monthly inflation at 2% and annual inflation reaching 7.1% under the consumer price index (CPI), according to its express preliminary assessment published on the institution's website.

This marks a significant rise compared to March, when the NSI initially projected monthly inflation at 0.7% and annual infl

China injects green momentum into high-quality development

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:49:27 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- At Qingdao Port in east China's Shandong Province, three sunflower-shaped solar power systems automatically track the sun, boosting power generation efficiency by about 40 percent compared with standard solar products.

Solar installations like these form a broader energy mix that also includes wind, hydrogen, shore power, energy storage and alternative fuels, supporting a diversified

Pakistan: Khadija Baloch's alleged enforced disappearance sparks 6th day of protest outside Quetta's Bolan Medical Complex

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:27:06 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan] April 28 (ANI): A protest sit-in calling for the release of Khadija Baloch has now continued for a sixth straight day outside Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) in Quetta, The Balochistan Post (TBP) has reported.

Protesters state that no meaningful progress has been achieved despite almost a week of demonstrations, alleging that local authorities have not taken concrete measures to address their c

Thinking Global Podcast T.V. Paul (Part Two)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:48:12 GMT

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RUSSIA: Anti-war Moscow Buddhist leader convicted again in re-trial

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The re-trial of a Buddhist leader on charges of disseminating false information about the Russian Armed Forces ended on 28 April, with the Moscow court handing down another guilty verdict. Ilya Vasilyev's initial conviction and 8-year prison term were overturned on a technicality in October 2025. This time, he received a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment and a ban on "administering websites". Vasilyev's lawyer, Gevorg Ale

Trump to remove tariffs on Scottish whisky

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:15:11 GMT

NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky to celebrate the connection between the United States and Britain as King Charles III winds up his four-day visit to the United States.

"In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom ... I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland's ability

Singapore manufacturers upbeat on AI boom, services sector flags headwinds

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:45:09 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Singapore manufacturers are optimistic about business conditions over the next six months, buoyed by a strong global semiconductor upcycle, while services firms expect a softer outlook amid persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, official surveys showed on Thursday.

A net weighted balance of 17 percent of manufacturing companies anticipates better business conditions

Global gold demand up 2 pct in Q1: report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:20:08 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Global gold demand, including over-the-counter trading, rose 2 percent year on year to 1,231 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, an industry report said Wednesday.

Global demand for gold bars and coins increased 42 percent year on year to 474 tonnes, marking the second-highest quarter on record, with Asian investors hoovering up gold investment products, according to the report rel

Economic Watch: China injects green momentum into high-quality development

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:21:50 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- At Qingdao Port in east China's Shandong Province, three sunflower-shaped solar power systems automatically track the sun, boosting power generation efficiency by about 40 percent compared with standard solar products.

Solar installations like these form a broader energy mix that also includes wind, hydrogen, shore power, energy storage and alternative fuels, supporting a diversifie

Zimbabwe's annual ZiG inflation rises to 4.8 pct in April

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:27 GMT

HARARE, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate in the local Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency rose to 4.8 percent in April, up from the previous month's 4.4 percent, according to data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) on Monday.

Month-on-month ZiG inflation also rose to 1.1 percent in April from 0.5 percent in March. The increases in the index were mainly observed in the tra

Russia bars entry to more EU officials in response to latest sanctions

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:27 GMT

MOSCOW, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Moscow has largely expanded the blacklist of European Union (EU) officials banned from entering Russia in response to Brussels' 20th sanctions package against Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

The EU continues its attempts to pressure Russia by scaling up unilateral restrictive measures, the ministry said in a statement, adding that Brussels' destructive actions gr

Singapore's manufacturing output up 7.9 pct in Q1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:15:11 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Manufacturing output in Singapore rose 10.1 percent year on year in March, lifting first-quarter growth to 7.9 percent, official data showed on Monday.

The Singapore Economic Development Board said in a statement that all clusters posted year-on-year expansion in March 2026, except biomedical manufacturing and chemicals.

Electronics output surged 30 percent, driven by stron

Claim check: does your pint of beer really come with a 'surprising health benefit'?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:48:08 GMT

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Beer could come with a "surprising health benefit", according to a new report from the BBC. This must be pleasing news for beer drinkers everywhere. But what did the new study the BBC report was based on actually say? And does it stand up to scrutiny?

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Russian court outlaws top LGBTQ rights group as 'extremist'

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:43:21 GMT

MOSCOW (AFP) - A Russian court on Monday labelled the country's top LGBTQ rights group as "extremist," effectively outlawing the organization and paving the way to prosecute its supporters.

Russia has for years targeted LGBTQ organizations but has become even more hostile since launching its full-scale assault of Ukraine in 2022, massively accelerating the country's hardline conservative turn.

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