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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Iran and Pakistan agree to boost trade and security cooperation during President Raisi’s visit

The leaders of Iran and Pakistan agreed to strengthen economic and security cooperation as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Pakistan to mend ties

Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts and triggers tsunami threat

More than 11,000 people have been warned to leave their homes, and air travel has been severely affected after Mount Ruang, a volcano in northern Indonesia, erupted multiple times.

Key Takeaways: Germany’s leader Scholz meets Chinese President Xi to discuss trade and geopolitical tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his three-day visit to China with a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 16, 2024. The visit was aimed at bolstering business ties with Germany’s largest trading partner while also addressing concerns about China’s increasing exports to Europe

Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in biggest financial fraud case

The Vietnamese billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for her involvement in the country’s biggest financial fraud case.

Janet Yellen’s China visit: Tackling US-China trade issues, overcapacity concerns and financial cooperation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her trip to China, highlighting American concerns over Chinese overproduction, cautioning against support for Russia

Rescue operations continue after 10 killed, 1,000 injured in strongest earthquake in Taiwan 25 years

Rescue workers continued effort to free more than 600 people who remained trapped after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan

Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels

The purchase involves PPA vessels which were originally destined for the Italian Navy.

Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets in latest break from pacifist stance

Japan has relaxed its strict defense equipment transfer regulations, enabling the global export of next-generation fighter jets it's collaboratively developing with Britain and Italy, to remove a significant obstacle for the trilateral project.

Allahabad court ruling bans Islamic schools in India’s most populous state

The ruling mandates the relocation of students from madrasas to conventional schools.

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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.