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The Japanese government spent some $16.5 billion on official development assistance in 2024, according to the latest white paper on cooperation and development.
Bloc's foreign ministers also hold a conference call to discuss response to conflict
Sixty jurisdictions are mentioned in the new inquiry, which deals with forced labor.
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Visa and tour-group requirements remained a barrier for potential travelers — a sentiment reflected across Beijing Station, leaving Pyongyang carriages eerily empty.
Drawing the next generation into their efforts needed to keep initiative going
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