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Delegates attending Finland's NATO accession ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 2023. Photo: Xinhua

NATO speaks out about Spain's membership

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NATO rejects the possibility of excluding Spain's membership amid controversy over Madrid's stance and the US campaign targeting Iran.

Images from a US attack on a ship suspected of drug trafficking at sea. Photo: South American Command

US attacks ship in Pacific, 2 dead

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The latest airstrike sparked controversy about the legality and how the US copes with drug trafficking.

An area affected in the city of Gaza during the conflict. On April 25, Palestine held its first election since the Gaza conflict. Photo: Xinhua

Palestine holds first election since Gaza conflict

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Palestinians in the West Bank and part of the Gaza Strip participated in the first local elections since the Gaza conflict.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Photo: Xinhua

Iran sends foreign minister to Pakistan

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to discuss proposals to resume negotiations with the US.

Hoarmuz tensions draw the world's attention to the Strait of Malacca. Photo: Xinhua

Hormuz tensions lead the world to the world's number 1 oil transshipment point

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The tension in Hormuz forces Asian policymakers to face questions about the security of vital shipping routes, including Malacca.