News in brief
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held separate meetings on Sunday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan continue to escalate. During his discussion with Takaichi,......
Myanmar’s military authorities announced on Sunday that nearly 1,600 foreign nationals were arrested in a five-day operation targeting one of the country’s most notorious online scam hubs near the Thai border. The sweeping raids took place in Shwe Kokko, a gambling and fraud enclave long......
The German government has passed legislation allowing the Bundeswehr to shoot down unidentified drones suspected of spying on military bases, industrial sites, and other critical infrastructure. The move comes amid growing concerns that some drones may be operated by state actors with potential sabotage......
China has urged its citizens to refrain from travelling to Japan, deepening a diplomatic clash triggered by recent comments from Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, regarding a possible conflict involving Taiwan. Takaichi told lawmakers on 7 November that any use of force against......
BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, marking the first visit by a Thai monarch since bilateral ties between the two countries were established 50 years ago. The visit, lasting five days until November 17, was portrayed......
A fire broke out at the Yongqing Temple in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China, on November 12, engulfing the three-story Wenchang Pavilion. The temple, located on Fenghuang Mountain and originally built during the Southern Liang dynasty, suffered significant damage, though no injuries were reported. The......
Beijing, November 12, 2025 — King Felipe VI of Spain was welcomed with full honors in Beijing on Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first state visit to China since ascending the throne in 2014 — and the first Spanish royal visit to the country......
China successfully launched a new batch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites on Monday from the southern island province of Hainan, as part of its growing efforts to build a global internet constellation, state media reported. According to Xinhua News Agency, the launch marks......
After two consecutive months of decline, China’s consumer prices recorded a modest increase in October, signaling a tentative improvement in domestic demand despite persistent economic challenges. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a key measure......
Norway has uncovered a major cybersecurity vulnerability: around 850 electric buses built by the Chinese manufacturer Yutong can be remotely controlled or disabled by the company — a discovery raising serious concerns across Europe. The revelation came after tests......
China’s premier pledged on Wednesday that the country will continue to open up, denouncing “unilateral and protectionist practices,” as Beijing seeks to attract foreign investors in the face of the United States’ aggressive trade policy. In recent months, the world’s second-largest......
HELSINKI — Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared on Monday, November 3, that the world has entered a “new era of nuclear weapons,” following recent statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who reiterated his intention to resume nuclear......
Beijing, November 3, 2025 — The Chinese government on Monday rejected accusations made by U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that Beijing had secretly conducted nuclear weapons tests. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning dismissed the claims during a press briefing,......
