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News in brief
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......
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned China that Europe may impose tariffs in the coming months if Beijing does not take steps to reduce its growing trade deficit with the European Union. Macron made the remarks following an official visit to China, where he met with students at Sichuan University. Macron......
Japan has formally rejected China’s recent letter to the United Nations criticizing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. Japan’s UN ambassador, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, described China’s accusations as “inconsistent with the facts” and emphasized Japan’s......
Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their intention to strengthen bilateral cooperation during high-level talks held Thursday in Beijing. The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People for a private discussion following an official welcome ceremony, where......
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on Thursday for a highly anticipated visit, as New Delhi navigates U.S. trade penalties imposed in response to its purchases of Russian oil. The trip marks Putin’s first return to the Indian capital since 2021 and comes at a delicate moment for......
China’s reusable Zhuque-3 Y1 carrier rocket, developed by Beijing-based commercial aerospace company LandSpace, failed to complete its first-stage recovery during its maiden test flight on Wednesday. Despite this, the rocket’s second stage successfully reached the designated orbit, marking......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has signaled his willingness to act as a mediator in the growing dispute between China and Japan, cautioning that taking sides would risk deepening regional tensions. His remarks were delivered during a press briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, where he emphasized the......
