Orangutan observed treating wound using medicinal plant in world first
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South Korea ‘sensing geopolitical uncertainty’ avoids committing in potential Taiwan crisis, maintains mainland China ties
South Korea’s Minister of National Defence Shin Won-sik downplayed his country’s resolve to intervene in such a scenario, during a TV interview on April 21, adding that if a crisis occurred, Seoul’s paramount concern was “observing the possibility of North Korean provocations”.
A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life
HINGLAJ, Pakistan (AP) — The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
Chinese tourist reunites with Thai rescuers after being pushed off cliff by husband in 2019
A pregnant Chinese tourist who survived after her husband pushed her off a cliff in Thailand’s Pha Taem National Park in 2019 returned to the kingdom to express gratitude to the officials for saving her.
Huawei goes '007' and TSMC gets a grant
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Getting Dressed for the ‘Muslim Met Gala’
Washington Square Park is known for its lively atmosphere and eclectic characters. That was no different on Wednesday, when hundreds of Muslims filled the park to attend a morning prayer gathering for Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Chinese organized crime’s latest US target: gift cards
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