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Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year

Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year

Qatar expects to sign more long-term natural gas supply deals this year to meet growing international demand, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said on Wednesday.

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EU cuts inflation forecast for 2024 despite uncertainty

EU cuts inflation forecast for 2024 despite uncertainty

The EU on Wednesday predicted lower inflation in the eurozone in 2024 than previously forecast but warned the single-currency area's economy still faced risks from geopolitical tensions including wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

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Child mascots and bun towers: Hong Kong keeps island traditions alive

Child mascots and bun towers: Hong Kong keeps island traditions alive

Sporting costumes ranging from Cinderella dresses to Dragon Ball Z outfits, children were hoisted onto metal poles as unofficial mascots of a boisterous parade as Hong Kong celebrated its annual bun festival on Wednesday.

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Indonesia floods kill 67 as rescuers race to find missing

Indonesia floods kill 67 as rescuers race to find missing

Indonesian rescuers raced Wednesday to find dozens of people still unaccounted for after heavy rains caused flash floods and washed volcanic debris into residential areas over the weekend, sweeping away houses and leaving 67 people dead.

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Ukraine says withdrew troops in parts of Kharkiv region

Ukraine says withdrew troops in parts of Kharkiv region

Ukraine has pulled back troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing and pounding settlements in a new offensive along the border, Kyiv said.

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Two dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia

Two dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia

Two people were killed and hundreds injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia, authorities said Wednesday, as anger over constitutional reforms from Paris boiled over.

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Palestinian statehood key to Arab plans for post-war Gaza

Palestinian statehood key to Arab plans for post-war Gaza

As Israel keeps up its campaign against Hamas, Arab leaders are mapping out ways to support post-war Gaza, placing one major condition on their involvement: a pathway to Palestinian statehood.

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Taiwan drag queen performs for outgoing President Tsai

Taiwan drag queen performs for outgoing President Tsai

Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind and winner of hit TV series "RuPaul's Drag Race" performed a rousing medley of songs for outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen, thanking her for being the island's "mother".

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One dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia

One dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia

One person was killed, hundreds more were injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia, authorities said Wednesday, as anger over constitutional reforms from Paris boiled over.

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Cannes gets rolling with strong day for women on screen

Cannes gets rolling with strong day for women on screen

The Cannes Film Festival got rolling on Wednesday with a strong day for female representation, including the new "Mad Max", a Meryl Streep masterclass and the leading figure of France's #MeToo movement.

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