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May 13, 2025
Jerusalem [Israel], May 13: Israel's budget deficit for the 12 months to April narrowed to 5.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the Finance Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Man hospitalized after western Sydney shooting
Australia trials non-toxic, chemical-free weed control
Trump says he could attend potential Russia-Ukraine talks
Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan's el-Fasher, says army
Trump signs executive order to reduce drug prices
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When the US-China trade war cools down
Washington [US], May 13: After two days of negotiations, the US-China trade war cooled down when the two sides temporarily lifted most of the recently...
President Trump visits the richest countries in the Gulf
Washington [US], May 13: Today, US President Donald Trump begins a visit to the Gulf region, with the aim of attracting abundant investment for the...
Last American hostage held by Hamas reunited with family
Washington [US], May 13: Hamas has released dual US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, a move praised by US President Donald Trump as a 'goodwill step' towards...
Former Philippine President Duterte wins election despite being detained
The Hague [Netherlands], May 13: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has overwhelmingly won the Davao City mayoral race, despite being held in the International Criminal...
What did Mr. Trump say about receiving a super luxury Boeing plane from Qatar?
Washington [US], May 13: US President Donald Trump has defended his acceptance of a luxury Boeing jet donated by the Qatari government amid questions about...
Poland to shut Russian consulate after Moscow found to be behind Warsaw arson attack
Warsaw [Poland], May 13: Poland's government has summoned the Russian ambassador and vowed to shut down the country's consulate in the city of Krakow after...
Syria's Sharaa skips Iraq summit after firestorm
Damascus [Syria], May 13: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad this weekend.
Global stocks surge after US, China pause tariff war, but uncertainty remains
Washington [US], May 13: Global stock markets surged on Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to slash their steep tariffs on each other for...
Guinea's prime minister announces elections in December 2025
Conakry [Guinea], May 13: The prime minister of junta-ruled Guinea announced a new date of December 2025 for elections, seeking to reassure investors in a...
Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs
Washington [US], May 13: US President Donald Trump says they have achieved a "total reset" in relations with China after both countries agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days.
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Foreign Minister of Iran
EU extends sanctions, legal framework against cyberattacks
FAO, WFP, UNICEF warn of catastrophic famine in Gaza
Israel conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemeni ports on Red Sea: Houthi TV
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Interview: China-Europe cooperation in solar sector is exemplary, says Intersolar Europe organizer
Socialist Party leads in Albanian parliamentary elections: exit polls
At least 62 dead in floods in eastern DR Congo
Zelensky welcomes Putin's offer of talks, insists on full ceasefire
At least 21 die in Sri Lanka after bus carrying pilgrims veers off cliff
