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Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges

BOGOTá - Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election overshadowed by a surge in violence, facing a stark choice between extending four years of leftist rule or shifting sharply right.

Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalize relations with Israel as part of the emerging Iran peace deal.

Fears over Thai car exports as Mideast war hits trade

Thailand’s automotive industry is bracing for a potential setback in 2026, with car production expected to miss its target for the first time in five years if the war in the Middle East drags on beyond three months and shipping routes through t...

Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader

PHNOM ​PENH — ⁠Cambodia's ⁠king has pardoned former ​opposition leader Kem Sokha for a...

Record April trade deficit as imports rise sharply

The trade deficit hit an all-time high in April of about US$10 billion, as imports surged 45% year-on-year to $41.6 billion, driven by shipments of raw materials, semi-finished products, capital goods, and energy, according to the Trade Policy and St...

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Russian foreign minister exaggerates Russia-China relations, ignores nuances
Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China
Exclusive: Second Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient leaves China
VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness