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Outer design of the astronaut suit serving China's lunar landing mission. Photo: Xinhua broadcast on September 20

Breakthrough step for China's lunar landing target

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China announces important progress on astronaut suits and space medicine research to serve the goal of manned lunar landings by 2030.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boards the Choe Hyon destroyer to inspect the operation of the crew and the combat readiness of weapon systems, March 5, 2026. Photo: KCNA/Xinhua

North Korea successfully tests new weapon, characteristics not yet revealed

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North Korea has successfully tested a new weapon, but has not yet announced information about the type and characteristics of this system.

EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas spoke in New York on September 21, calling on countries to extend sanctions against Russia. Photo: AFP

Russia has not seen the future of EU lifting sanctions

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The High Representative of the European Union called on member countries to maintain sanctions against Russia amid internal divisions within the bloc over lifting sanctions against tycoons.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham boarded a plane to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly session on September 21, confirming plans to provide military support to Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFP

UK provides military support to Saudi Arabia to confront Houthi

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed his agreement to provide defensive military support to Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions with the Houthi forces.

Typhoon Polo is strengthening over the Pacific Ocean and is forecast to become a Category 5 storm by the end of September 22. Photo: NOAA

Two storms appearing simultaneously offshore, one is rapidly intensifying

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Two storms are operating in the Pacific Ocean, of which Typhoon Polo is rapidly intensifying and may reach level 5 in the coming days.