TEHRAN – Iran has released two French nationals who had been detained on charges related to national security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the individuals were released on…
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Miscommunication hampered Palisades fire response
By Libor Jany
Los Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department released a report that identifies several shortcomings in its response to the devastating Palisades fire, including communication…
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Letter from China: Why I enjoy every Canton Fair
by Xinhua writer Hong Zehua
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — As packing tape sounded and exhibitors boxed up their displays, they bid farewell to buyers, promising to meet again in six months. And as the exhibition hall gradually fell silent, the…
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NYC’s new mayor and his NYPD agenda explained
Key takeaways:
- NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani proposes creating a Department of Community Safety to coordinate prevention and outreach programs.
- Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch expected to remain in place…
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(CIIE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-8TH CIIE-CHINA PAVILION (CN)
(251105) — SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2025 (Xinhua) — People watch a robot’s performance at the China Pavilion during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. The eighth China International Import Expo…
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CHINA-SHANGHAI-EIGHTH CIIE-OPENING (CN)
(251105) — SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2025 (Xinhua) — Exhibits are pictured in the booth of Karcher at the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov….
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Chinese FM urges China, Iran to promote comprehensive strategic partnership to higher level
BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday urged China and Iran to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to a higher level.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the…
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When water becomes a security threat
Another caller to The Program, a Persian-language call-in show I host each week, is from a smaller town. He stands beside a trickle of wastewater coursing through the street: “We haven’t had municipal water for five days.”
The voices sound…
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Iran Hosts First International Conference on AI in Health, Education, and Research
Why it matters:
AI is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector across diagnostics, education, and product innovation. Iran’s initiative underscores the country’s commitment to integrating advanced AI tools into health…
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Araghchi Calls on International Community to Prevent Regional Crisis Escalation
Why it matters:
As tensions continue to rise in West Asia, particularly with Israel’s ongoing provocations, Araghchi’s call underscores the growing urgency for international intervention to prevent further instability in…
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