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US and China Hold Final Trade Talks Before Sept. 24 Trump-Xi Summit

Bessent, Greer and He Lifeng met in New York on Sunday to prepare for the September 24 Trump-Xi summit.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

South Korea Secures Oil Lifeline from Kazakhstan Amidst Middle East Tensions

South Korea is close to securing a vital oil supply deal with Kazakhstan, aiming to reduce dependence on the Middle East amid rising geopolitical risks and shipping disruptions.

Kazakhstan Gears Up for August Parliamentary Elections Amidst Major Political Overhaul

Kazakhstan announces August parliamentary elections following constitutional referendum, introducing a new unicameral parliament named the Kurultai.

India and Russia Deepen Energy Alliance Amidst Global Tensions

India and Russia are strengthening energy ties, increasing crude oil and LNG imports from Russia amidst Middle East tensions and US pressure.

Kim Jong Un Secures Top Party Post Amid Nuclear Prowess Claims

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party, reaffirming his power amidst claims of nuclear advancements and a party leadership reshuffle.

President Murmu Champions Culture and Development at Bastar Pandum 2026 Inauguration

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Bastar Pandum 2026 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, celebrating culture and highlighting development and the end of Maoist fear.

Myanmar’s military-backed party secures walkover election win as critics reject the vote

Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping election victory in a tightly controlled vote held amid civil war, with critics rejecting the process and UN-linked reporting citing deadly air strikes during the election period.

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in bribery case

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison after a court found she accepted luxury gifts as bribes tied to the Unification Church, while other major allegations were dismissed for lack of evidence.

China’s Arctic Ambitions: A Strategic Play Beyond Trump’s Territorial Dreams

Explore China's strategic interests in Greenland, contrasting with Donald Trump's territorial ambitions. Understand Beijing's focus on geopolitical shifts and economic partnerships in the Arctic.

Pakistan Sounds Alarm: Afghanistan Emerging as Terrorist Hub, Threatening Regional Stability

Pakistan's military has issued a stark warning, asserting that Afghanistan is rapidly transforming into a "hub for terrorists and non-state actors." The Pakistani military...

UNICEF Launches Major School Reconstruction Effort in Afghanistan

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced a significant initiative to rebuild 165 schools across nine provinces in Afghanistan. This project, supported by...

United Flight to Singapore Diverted to Manila Due to Severe Medical Emergency

A United Airlines flight en route from San Francisco to Singapore experienced a significant diversion on January 12, 2026, when a passenger suffered a...

Singapore and Japan Unite in Quantum Computing Leap

Singapore and Japan have solidified a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing systems. This strategic partnership, marked by a...

Germany and India Poised for Landmark $8 Billion Submarine Deal

Germany and India are on the cusp of finalizing a monumental defense agreement valued at approximately $8 billion, marking the largest defense contract in...

Pakistan Explores Defense Pact with Bangladesh, JF-17 Jet Sale on the Horizon

Pakistan is reportedly considering a significant defense agreement with Bangladesh, a move that could include the potential sale of its advanced JF-17 fighter jets....

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