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PM Modi Secures Return of Ancient Chola Copper Inscriptions
In a landmark cultural victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed that 11th-century Chola copper plates currently kept in the Netherlands will be repatriated to India. The 24-plate collection,...

Lebanon Death Toll Climbs to 2,969 Amid Fresh Israeli Bombardment
A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes has pushed Lebanon’s civilian death toll to 2,969 since early March, according to health officials in Beirut. The relentless campaign has turned southern towns into...

Modi Lauds Maharashtra, Assam Traditions in Europe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his weekend stop in the Netherlands to spotlight India’s regional cultures on the global stage. At a community reception in Amsterdam, he shared clips of...

New Hormuz Fee Plan Puts Iran at Center of Oil Trade Worries
Iran is preparing to launch a paid traffic-control regime in the Strait of Hormuz that will favor commercial ships willing to work with Tehran while shutting out operators tied to the so-called...

UN Climate Chief Commends China's Green Transition
Simon Stiell, the UN's top climate official, used a keynote speech at Tsinghua University to celebrate China's remarkable progress in reducing emissions. He pointed to the country's decade-long push...

APEC Women and Economy Forum Opens in Shanghai
In a landmark gathering, Shanghai hosted the APEC Women and Economy Forum on 15 May, bringing together government representatives, academics, and business leaders from 21 member economies. All-China...

FIFA Renews China Media Rights With CMG Through 2031
In a move that secures FIFA’s broadcast future in the world’s largest football market, China Media Group has renewed its media-rights agreement for the next two men’s and two women’s World Cups. The...

Santiago Seminar Highlights Global Value of Xi’s Economic Ideas
Chile’s capital hosted a high-level symposium celebrating the launch of the Spanish version of Research Collection on Xi Jinping’s Economic Thought. Academics and diplomats from China and Latin...
