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(From left to right) 6 candidates running for Secretary General of the United Nations: Ms. Michelle Bachelet; Mrs. Maria Fernanda Espinosa; Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi; Mrs. Rebeca Grynspan; Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues and Mr. Macky Sall participated in a debate on July 23, 2026. Photo: AFP

6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General

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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.

Image of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 fuselage taken at the opening ceremony of the company's new North Line assembly line, which will produce 737 MAX aircraft, at the Boeing Everett factory in Everett, Washington, USA on July 10, 2026. Photo: AFP

737 MAX returns to the focus in efforts to revive Boeing

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Below are notable milestones in the development process of the Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft line.

Russia's Hmeimim air base in Latakia province, Syria on January 29, 2025. Photo: AFP

Russia - Syria convert Hmeimim and Tartus bases, major change in military presence

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On August 9, Syria said it had reached an agreement with Russia on the fate of 2 Russian bases in the country.

Kul Sharif Mosque (Kazan, Russia). Photo: Thuy An

Kazan is vibrant and quiet

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In mid-June, reading information about Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit to Kazan (Tartarstan Republic, Russian Federation), I became curious to learn about Kazan, and then decided to go with relatives to a place called the 3rd capital of Russia, after Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The Danube River's record low water level has revealed mamut bone patches in Bulgaria. Photo: AFP

Mammoth bones found well preserved in Bulgaria

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Mammoth bone fragments were discovered in Bulgaria after the water level of the Danube River dropped to a record low.