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China begins world's 'longest' flight to Argentina via New Zealand

China begins world's 'longest' flight to Argentina via New Zealand

1st flight of China Eastern Airlines takes off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Buenos Aires

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5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Xinjiang in China
04.12.2025

5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Xinjiang in China

Earthquake recorded at around 0744GMT at a depth of 6.2 miles in Tumxuk county

France, China should 'make new contributions' toward multipolar world: Xi tells Macron
04.12.2025

France, China should 'make new contributions' toward multipolar world: Xi tells Macron

Chinese President Xi hosts Macron in Beijing, who arrived in Beijing on 3-day state visit on Wednesday

Relief, rescue operations continue after devastating Asia floods
04.12.2025

Relief, rescue operations continue after devastating Asia floods

776 people lost lives, 564 missing in Indonesia, while Sri Lanka records 479 fatalities, 350 missing

South Korea confirms 6 nationals detained in North Korea
04.12.2025

South Korea confirms 6 nationals detained in North Korea

Detainees in North face various charges, including espionage

Putin praises US efforts on Ukrainian settlement, says 'complex work' underway
04.12.2025

Putin praises US efforts on Ukrainian settlement, says 'complex work' underway

Russian president says Trump's 28-point plan is being discussed as 4 separate packages now