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Construction equipment is parked near the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Taishan in southern China’s Guangdong Province in June 2021. — courtesy CNN
China nuclear reactor shut down for maintenance because of fuel rod damage

China nuclear reactor shut down for maintenance because of fuel rod damage

File photo of US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, speaking in front of US President Joe Biden.
Sullivan conveys to Tunisian president, Biden’s strong support for country's democracy
August 01, 2021

Sullivan conveys to Tunisian president, Biden’s strong support for country's democracy

The UN Development Program has been supporting reconstruction efforts including the installation of solar power panels. — courtesy UNDP Lebanon
A year after the Beirut explosions
August 01, 2021

A year after the Beirut explosions

South Sudanese refugee, Yiech Pur Biel, runs the 800-meters for the Refugee Olympic Team in Rio. (August 2016) — courtesy UNHCR/Benjamin Loyseau
Olympic athletes describe the power of sport to change the world
August 01, 2021

Olympic athletes describe the power of sport to change the world

The World Health Organization (WHO) has also previously said that infected, pregnant women face an increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant women of a similar age. — Courtesy file photo
Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated as Delta variant spreads
August 01, 2021

Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated as Delta variant spreads

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Saudi Arabia's new COVID-19 cases dips as recoveries surge
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Saudi Arabia's new COVID-19 cases dips as recoveries surge

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MHRSD unveils mechanism for public, private entities on dealing with unvaccinated staff
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MHRSD unveils mechanism for public, private entities on dealing with unvaccinated staff

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CMA chairman to review market trends tomorrow
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CMA chairman to review market trends tomorrow

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China nuclear reactor shut down for maintenance because of fuel rod damage
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China nuclear reactor shut down for maintenance because of fuel rod damage

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Sullivan conveys to Tunisian president, Biden’s strong support for country's democracy
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Sullivan conveys to Tunisian president, Biden’s strong support for country's democracy

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Kuwait Airport will allow the return of fully vaccinated expats starting from Aug. 1. — Courtesy file photo
Fully vaccinated expats can return to Kuwait as of Sunday
August 01, 2021

Fully vaccinated expats can return to Kuwait as of Sunday

National Gallery of Australia to return $2.2m of 'stolen' artworks to India
July 31, 2021

National Gallery of Australia to return $2.2m of 'stolen' artworks to India

National Geographic lists Dubai's 'Museum of the Future' among world's 14 most beautiful museums
July 31, 2021

National Geographic lists Dubai's 'Museum of the Future' among world's 14 most beautiful museums

Dozens of panicked tourists and locals were evacuated by boat in Italy and Turkey as forest fires raged in both nations over the weekend.
Dramatic evacuations by sea as forest fires rage in Italy and Turkey
July 31, 2021

Dramatic evacuations by sea as forest fires rage in Italy and Turkey

Pakistani authorities have imposed a lockdown in the southern Sindh province, including the commercial hub of Karachi and other urban centers, amid an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases.
Pakistan locks down Karachi amid increase in COVID-19 cases
July 31, 2021

Pakistan locks down Karachi amid increase in COVID-19 cases

The US mission in Russia announced on Friday it is letting go of more than 200 staff after Moscow banned Washington from contracting non-American on its soil.
US mission in Russia 'forced' to let go of over 200 staff
July 31, 2021

US mission in Russia 'forced' to let go of over 200 staff

With most of its land only a few feet above sea level, Kiribati is seeing growing damage from storms and flooding. — courtesy NICEF/Vlad Sokhin
Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?
July 31, 2021

Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?

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