Iran FM: Ceasefire with Israel Fragile, Peace Over War
Iran FM warns ceasefire with Israel remains fragile but insists Iran does not seek war, highlighting a delicate path to lasting peace.
July 2025
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UN-Habitat: Cities Hold the Key to Ending Poverty
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UN-Habitat: Nearly 300M People Homeless Worldwide
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DR Congo and M23 Sign Doha Principles to End Eastern Conflict
DR Congo govt and M23 rebels signed a Doha declaration of principles to end the conflict in the eastern region, opening a path for peace talks and humanitarian relief.
3 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Cruise Ship Capsizes in Ha Long Bay
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Foreign Firms Surge in Chinese Mainland High-Tech Sectors in H1 2025
Foreign direct investment on the Chinese mainland fell 15.2% in H1 2025, but 30,014 new foreign firms—up 11.7%—landed, led by high-tech and e-commerce boosts.
Global Investors Buck Tariff Pressures at China Supply Chain Expo
Foreign investors at the China International Supply Chain Expo stay bullish on China, citing robust demand, tech innovation and policy support despite US tariff challenges.