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26 people have been rescued alive after a nine-story #building under #construction collapsed in Angeles City, the northern #Philippines. Search operations are ongoing for those still trapped. As per earlier reports, 30 to 40 people were feared trapped beneath the rubble.

At least 24 people have been killed, over 80 injured in a #blast targeting a passing #train in #Pakistan's southwestern city of #Quetta. The shuttle was carrying security personnel heading home for #Eid holidays. Authorities say women and children are among the dead and injured.

Southern #California authorities are racing to stop a tank holding 6,000 and 7,000 gallons of a hazardous chemical from exploding.  A chemical storage tank containing methyl methacrylate overheated Thursday at a Garden Grove plastics plant, venting potentially toxic vapors.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. In an interview with CGTN, Omar Khalid Butt, Anchorperson for #Pakistan TV, highlighted the significance of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China.

The #Shenzhou-23 taikonauts are gearing up for liftoff to the Tiangong Space Station at 23:08 hours Beijing Time on Sunday. Shenzhou-23 is China's first manned mission in 2026. The new crew will take over duties from the Shenzhou-21 mission.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Xizang's peaceful liberation. Seventy-five years ago, #Xizang embarked on a path of modernization. We trace the pivotal moments that have shaped the region, from historic agreements to democratic reforms.

It's been nearly three months since a US missile hit Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Iran, killing about 120 students, mostly young girls. Sepehr Saremi visited the school site in Minab where families of the victims continue to grieve.

The signing of the 17-Article Agreement marked the liberation of #Xizang. 🕊️ The central government and local Xizang authorities reached a peaceful solution after negotiations.

Hundreds of people in Greenland's capital of Nuuk protested Thursday outside the new US consulate. Greenland's Prime ‌Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and other politicians said they declined invitations to attend the consulate's opening.

Cristiano Ronaldo won his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia as he led Al-Nassr to victory in the Saudi Pro League. He scored twice to help Al-Nassr beat Damac 4-1 in Riyadh on Thursday. It's his first major trophy since joining the club in late 2022. #CristianoRonaldo #ALNASSR

The #Ebola virus has spread rapidly in the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo. The #DRC health ministry has recorded 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases.

Under human training at #Hangzhou's West Lake Longjing tea gardens, the A2 humanoid robot learns to pick the young tea leaves by analyzing image data of the tea plant's buds and leaves, enabling it to identify and pluck only those that meet harvesting standards. #AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Wednesday, pledging to further strengthen cooperation.  We spoke to RT correspondent Anastasia Volodia, who said Putin's visit demonstrates the continuity and stability of Russia-China relations.

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir mocks detained Gaza flotilla activists as hunger strike begins. Videos show Ben-Gvir waving Israeli flag: 'Those who act against the State of Israel will find a determined state, I hope the PM will keep you with us in Ktzi'ot Prison as long as possible.'

On May 20, Russian President Putin met Peng Pai, a 36-year-old Chinese engineer. 26 years ago, during Putin's first visit to China, a little boy waved at him at Beihai Park in Beijing. Putin scooped him up and kissed his forehead. That boy was Peng. Now, the two have reunited.

Israel moves closer to a snap election, after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament. 110 MPs ‌voted in favor. The vote comes at a pivotal time for PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Polls show Netanyahu would lose the first national ‌vote since the 2023 Hamas attacks.

Africa CDC has declared a continental emergency, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo records 131 deaths from 513 suspected Ebola cases, with one death in neighboring Uganda. Meanwhile, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he is deeply concerned about the outbreak.

Kenya's interior minister says four people have been killed in protests against fuel price hikes, after a nationwide public transport strike stranded commuters. Kenya has hiked petrol prices by 20% and diesel by almost 50% since Iran stopped traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

China believes building an “ecological #civilization” is of paramount importance. The country is expanding its national #park system -- one of the world’s largest. Erik Solheim, former #UNEP head, says other countries can learn a lot from China’s environmental efforts.

Mustafa Hyder Sayed, executive director of the Pakistan-China Institute, highlights #Pakistan as a prime destination for #Green Belt and Road Initiative #investments. He says China's advanced #battery #technology is key to replacing Pakistan's fossil fuel base load. #BRI