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China’s ancient encyclopedia strengthens cross-Strait cultural exchanges

LANZHOU – In a climate-controlled repository in northwest China’s Gansu province, Fung Ming-chu leaned toward a display case, her eyes fixed on a rare surviving set of ancient Chinese texts.

#China #CulturalExchange

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Pakistan’s Hajj operation enters final phase

MAKKAH MUKARRAMAH – Pakistan’s Hajj flight operation from various domestic cities to Saudi Arabia has entered its final phase.

#Hajj2024

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Japan PM says to mull extra budget for FY 2026 to ease oil price impact

TOKYO – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday her government will consider compiling a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 amid concern over the impact of elevated crude oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict.

#Japan #OilPrice

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OCEC boosts sustainability through renewable energy

MUSCAT – Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is implementing a solar panels project as a model for sustainability and energy conversion.

#Oman #RenewableEnergy

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Second Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC China 2026 opens in Shanghai

SHANGHAI – The opening session of the Second Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC China 2026 was held in Shanghai on Monday.

#Shanghai #APEC2026

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Bulgaria president to address World Urban Forum in Baku

SOFIA – Bulgaria President Iliana Iotova will address the World Urban Forum Summit in Baku, the president’s press secretariat said on Monday.

#Baku #Bulgaria

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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

OAKLAND, California – A US jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world’s richest person for having allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit…

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Eminent poetess Maryam Majidi passes away

HYDERABAD – Renowned poetess Maryam Majidi passed away on Monday.

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WCLA in collaboration with RDF launches Gurmukhi Course at Lahore Fort

LAHORE – The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) in collaboration with Rational Dialogue Forum (RDF) has launched a Gurmukhi Course (Level 1) at Lahore Fort to promote cultural understanding, linguistic heritage and interfaith harmony.

#Lahore #GurmukhiCourse

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International Museum Day observed at Taxila Museum

WAH CANTT – The International Museum Day (IMD) on Monday was observed at the Taxila Museum along with the rest of the country, with free entry and special activities organized for the visitors.

#Taxila #InternationalMuseumDay