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The World Today

The World Today

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 Latest news and opinions keeping viewers up-to-date with all the world's top stories as they happen. The World Today delivers breaking news, live events, in-depth reporting and expert analysis.Copyright @ China Plus Politics & Government
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  • Mali's defense minister killed in attack

    Mali's defense minister killed in attack
    Apr 27 2026
    A gala for White House correspondents has turned into chaos after a gunman tried to storm the event, with President Donald Trump and other officials evacuated. Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan after a brief stop in Oman, amid remaining uncertainty about another round of peace talks with the United States. Meanwhile, reports say that separatist fighters have killed the defense minister of Mali.
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    26 mins
  • Trump orders action on mine-laying boats in strategic waterway

    Trump orders action on mine-laying boats in strategic waterway
    Apr 24 2026
    Israel and Lebanon agree to extend a ceasefire that hasn't ended. U.S. President Donald Trump orders the Navy to shoot and kill any boat laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Chinese foreign minister continues his Southeast Asia tour after visiting Cambodia, with the next stop in Thailand. Two correspondents put their skills to test against world-class athletes ahead of a major table tennis competition.
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    26 mins
  • Trump offers new timeline for talks amid diplomatic standoff

    Trump offers new timeline for talks amid diplomatic standoff
    Apr 23 2026
    Iran fires on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump offers a new timeline for talks as the diplomatic standoff drags on. A dispute is growing in Mexico over the future of some of its most iconic masterpieces. Meanwhile, breakthroughs by Brazilian and Chinese scientists are helping save endangered coral reefs.
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    26 mins
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