China expands arms support to Iran amid U.S. military buildup

China has delivered combat drones and is negotiating the sale of advanced anti-ship missiles to Iran as talks on Tehran’s missile capabilities progress, two regional officials told Middle East Eye. The development marks a major shift in Beijing’s engagement with Iran’s defense sector, moving from defensive systems to offensive......

NASA adds test mission to Artemis program ahead of astronaut moon landing

NASA has announced a new test mission as part of its Artemis program, aimed at demonstrating spacecraft docking in low-Earth orbit before landing astronauts on the moon. The addition comes as the U.S. space agency revises its flagship lunar effort in response to rising competition from China’s planned crewed moon mission in 2030. The......

Canada urges citizens to leave Iran as regional tensions escalate

Canada has called on all its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, warning that deteriorating security conditions across the Middle East could lead to renewed hostilities without notice. Global Affairs Canada issued the updated advisory on Friday, urging travelers to ensure their documents are valid, maintain sufficient supplies,......

China urges nationals in Israel to heighten security precautions amid rising regional tensions

China has called on its citizens in Israel to strengthen personal security measures and remain highly vigilant, citing growing concerns over renewed instability in the Middle East. According to statements relayed by China Central Television (CCTV), the Chinese embassy in Israel advised nationals to closely monitor developments and follow......

China urges banks to reduce US Treasury exposure as Western allies boost purchases

China’s financial regulators have instructed domestic banks to cut their investments in US Treasury securities, signaling an effort to reduce exposure to American debt as global financing dynamics shift. Bloomberg reported that Beijing issued the directive through informal “window guidance,” advising banks to limit new purchases......

UN human rights chief urges China to improve conditions for Uyghurs

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on China to take stronger action to address concerns over the treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang region. Speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council, Türk expressed regret over what he described as insufficient......

Audi reshuffles global leadership as part of strategic reorganization

Audi has announced a broad executive reshuffle across its key markets in North America, China, Canada, and South Korea, effective April 1, as part of efforts to strengthen its global operations and boost sales in underperforming regions. The German automaker described the move as part of its most extensive product launch initiative in company......

Silver rises above $90 as tariffs and Middle East tensions trigger safe-haven demand

Silver prices climbed sharply on Friday, surpassing $90 per troy ounce as growing trade uncertainty in the United States and escalating Middle East tensions ignited a wave of safe-haven buying. The rally also reflected tightening physical supplies, amplifying the white metal’s role as both a hedge against risk and a critical industrial......

Gold gains poised for seventh straight monthly rise as safe-haven demand persists

Gold hovered near recent highs on Friday and remained on track for a seventh consecutive monthly increase, supported by persistent safe-haven interest, renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Spot prices have advanced more than 6% so far in February, extending a powerful run that has taken the metal......

Satellite mega-constellations raise climate and ozone concerns

The rapid expansion of satellite constellations in low Earth orbit is drawing increasing concern from the scientific community. Researchers warn that the routine incineration of decommissioned satellites as they reenter the atmosphere could alter Earth’s climate and threaten the ozone layer. As companies like SpaceX seek approval to......

Stellar Blade director criticized over alleged AI image celebrating new Evangelion project

Stellar Blade director and Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim is under fire after sharing what appears to be an AI-generated crossover illustration to celebrate a new Neon Genesis Evangelion anime written by NieR creator Yoko Taro. Kim posted the image on his personal X account following the announcement that Taro would handle series composition for......

Puma pins hopes on $260 Hyrox sneaker amid deeper corporate losses

Puma SE has introduced a high-end $260 training shoe designed for the rapidly growing Hyrox fitness segment, betting on new performance categories to offset heavy financial setbacks. The German sportswear brand unveiled its Deviate Nitro Elite Hyrox model on February 19, coinciding with the release of its 2025 earnings, which showed a net......

Türkiye’s exports reach $20.3 billion in January despite annual decline

Türkiye’s exports totaled $20.31 billion in January, marking a 4% decrease compared to the same month a year earlier, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Data showed that imports edged up by 0.1% year-on-year to $28.69 billion, pushing the monthly trade deficit to $8.38 billion—an increase......

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