News in brief
China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, intensifying tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. The drills, described by Beijing as “major,” involve coordinated operations by the navy, air force, ground troops, and missile units, including live-fire exercises in areas surrounding......
A fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has brought a cautious sense of relief to border communities, as some displaced residents have begun returning home after weeks of violence. The truce, announced after nearly three weeks of clashes along the contested border, has so far been respected,......
Venezuela has accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion in history” during a tense UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, amid growing international scrutiny over sanctions and a U.S.-led naval blockade. The emergency session, requested by Caracas with support from......
A tragic road accident in eastern China claimed the lives of eight people, including several children, after a sport utility vehicle plunged into a pond, according to state media reports released on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Pengze County, a rural area located around 480......
Venezuela has announced that Iran has expressed its willingness to support Caracas in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The offer was made following a phone conversation between the foreign ministers of both countries, according to Venezuelan officials. The statement comes at a time......
The death toll from a devastating fire that swept through a residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 161, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, marking one of the deadliest disasters in the city’s modern history. Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming stated that recent forensic......
The United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth around 11 billion dollars, marking the second such deal this year and one of the largest military packages provided to the island in decades. The decision reflects Washington’s continued commitment to supporting Taiwan’s security......
Beijing, China — China on Monday warned the United States not to involve itself in maritime disputes in the South China Sea, responding to US criticism over Beijing’s handling of Filipino fishermen in contested waters. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that......
Saudi Arabia has surpassed its annual record for the use of capital punishment, with 340 executions carried out since the beginning of the year. The figure exceeds the previous high of 338 executions recorded in 2024, according to a count based on official announcements. The trend highlights a continued......
Turkmenistan hosted an exceptional gathering of foreign leaders on Friday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. The visit marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s officially recognized doctrine of “permanent......
European Union negotiators and lawmakers reached an overnight agreement confirming the bloc’s climate goal for 2040, introducing several flexibilities including the use of international carbon credits. Although the deal required discussions between the 27 member states and the European Parliament,......
China has executed Bai Tianhui, the former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings Limited, after he was found guilty of accepting an exceptionally large amount of bribes, according to official announcements released on Tuesday. The execution took place in Tianjin, following a final......
A total of 67 journalists were killed worldwide between December 2024 and December 2025, nearly half of them in the Gaza Strip, according to the annual report published Tuesday by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The organization says the death toll has risen again due to the actions of armed forces......
