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Vietnam’s exports rose 19.1% in the first quarter of 2026 to $122.93 billion, led by electronics and machinery, while imports rose faster and widened the trade gap.
DR Congo has ended its national mpox emergency after two years, with officials reporting sharply lower weekly cases while surveillance stays in place.
China’s central bank added 12 banks to the digital yuan network, raising the number of authorized operators to 22 and widening access to e-CNY services.
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Bahrain and the UK said talks in Manama focused on regional tensions, Hormuz shipping, and the global economic risks tied to energy and trade flows.
The Abu Dhabi meeting focused on Gulf stability, maritime security, energy flows and deeper trade, investment and innovation ties between the UAE and UK.
Mount Semeru erupted seven times in East Java, sending ash up to 1,100 meters above the summit as Indonesian authorities kept the volcano at Level III alert.
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China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.
U.S. international arrivals eased in 2025, with Canada and main overseas markets off as Commerce data showed monthly declines while global tourism rose overall.
A CAE forecast says airlines and business aviation must add 300,000 pilots by 2034, alongside 416,000 technicians and 678,000 cabin crew to staff global growth.