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Air passenger limited to two power banks and no charging in flight
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Air passenger limited to two power banks and no charging in flight

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), headquartered in Montreal, Canada, announced new regulations on Friday, limiting each airline passenger to a maximum of two power banks and prohibiting their recharging during flights.…

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Chinese VP Han Zheng pledges greater trade and investment support for Kenya
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Chinese VP Han Zheng pledges greater trade and investment support for Kenya

China has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing economic, trade, and development cooperation with Kenya, with visiting Vice President Han Zheng outlining a comprehensive support framework focusing on investment, industrialization, and…

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Kenya flags off first duty-free exports to China, leaders hail new trade deal
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Kenya flags off first duty-free exports to China, leaders hail new trade deal

Kenya has officially dispatched its first shipment of goods to China under a zero-tariff framework, a development that leaders are calling a turning point in the country’s economic trajectory and its longstanding trade relationship with…

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Beijing, Washington seek stability in fresh trade, economic talks
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Beijing, Washington seek stability in fresh trade, economic talks

China and the United States have held what has been described as candid, in-depth, and constructive talks on key economic and trade issues, signaling renewed efforts to stabilize bilateral relations amid ongoing tensions over tariffs and…

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Global nuclear capacity under construction hits 40-yr high: IEA chief
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Global nuclear capacity under construction hits 40-yr high: IEA chief

Global nuclear power capacity under construction has reached about 70 gigawatts, the highest level in four decades, signaling a notable revival of nuclear energy, Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said here…

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China says 2026 growth goal of 4.5–5% reflects pragmatic strategy
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China says 2026 growth goal of 4.5–5% reflects pragmatic strategy

China has set a 2026 economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent, describing the goal as a “proactive and pragmatic” benchmark that balances development ambitions with economic realities. The target was presented in the government work…

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Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
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Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices have risen after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Two vessels have been struck,…

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China’s urban economies reached new heights in 2025
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China’s urban economies reached new heights in 2025

Recent reports on China’s 2025 economic performance reveal significant milestones. As China’s total economic output surpassed the 140-trillion-yuan ($20.18 trillion) mark, many Chinese cities also achieved fresh breakthroughs in economic…

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China commits to 100 percent tariff elimination for African exports
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China commits to 100 percent tariff elimination for African exports

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that Beijing will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with China starting May 1, 2026, marking a significant expansion of market access for…

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Morocco to manufacture 1 million cars per year starting in 2026
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Morocco to manufacture 1 million cars per year starting in 2026

Morocco will embark on manufacturing 1 million vehicles per year from 2026, targeting both African and European markets. Speaking in Casablanca on Thursday during a meeting with a delegation of African journalists at the sidelines of the…

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