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The Pentagon has recommended the inclusion of Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., and BYD Co. on the US government's Section 1260H list, which tracks Chinese companies believed to support the Chinese military. This recommendation was communicated to Congress in a letter dated October 7, just weeks before Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping......

Bissau, November 27, 2025 – The outgoing president of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has been detained by the military, who confirmed he is being well treated, amid rising political tensions in the country following the recent presidential and legislative elections. Military officials announced on Wednesday that they were taking......

Paris, November 27, 2025 – French President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil a new voluntary military service in the Alps on Thursday, designed to strengthen the armed forces and respond to heightened security concerns, particularly related to Russia. The program will replace the Universal National Service (SNU), launched in 2019 for......

The global landscape for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models is undergoing a significant transformation as Chinese-developed AI models have outpaced their American counterparts in total downloads for the first time. According to a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Hugging Face, Chinese open-source......

Hong Kong, November 27, 2025 – A devastating fire that swept through a residential complex in northern Hong Kong has killed at least 55 people, marking the deadliest fire in the history of the Chinese Special Administrative Region. The fire broke out on Wednesday at around 14:50 local time and quickly spread to seven of the eight buildings......

China’s property market faces fresh doubts as state-backed developer China Vanke seeks bondholder approval to delay repayment on a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond due December 15. This request marks the first public extension for Vanke, a household name with projects across China’s major cities. The move has jolted......

The term "les hommes princesses" refers to a growing cultural movement where men openly adopt traits and expressions traditionally associated with femininity, such as vulnerability, attention to appearance, and the use of makeup or feminine clothing. Despite these characteristics, they continue to embrace their masculine identity.......

Dublin, November 27, 2025 – The Irish government has announced a set of new measures aimed at tightening migration and asylum regulations. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan explained that these reforms are designed to better manage population growth and ensure that refugees integrate sustainably into Irish society. Key changes include......

Romania’s parliament has criminalized violations of international sanctions, imposing prison sentences for individuals and companies that breach or circumvent restrictions. The changes mark a significant escalation in the government’s response to enforcement, upgrading prior fines to criminal penalties of one to 12 years based......

A court in Dhaka has sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on three separate corruption charges, adding to her growing list of legal troubles following her dramatic fall from power in 2024. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun, who presided over the case, declared that the 78-year-old former leader — tried......

China’s industrial profits fell by 5.5 percent in October compared to the same month last year, marking a significant reversal after two months of strong growth. The drop highlights the persistent economic challenges faced by the country’s industrial sector, despite eased trade tensions with the United States and recent government......

At the 17th edition of the Medays International Forum in Tangier, digital innovation took center stage as Moroccan startups showcased their latest solutions. During the four-day event, Amal El Fellah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, emphasized the growing readiness......

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot near the White House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in what President Donald Trump has condemned as an "act of terror." The guardsmen were conducting a patrol near Farragut Square in downtown Washington, D.C., when the attack occurred. Both men succumbed to their......