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Merz Vows to Stay After CDU Gets 5% in State Vote

Friedrich Merz's CDU received just 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Sunday, its worst state result since WWII, but the German chancellor vowed to press on.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Khamenei Warns Any US Attack Would Trigger A “Regional War” As Tensions Spike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would ignite a “regional war,” as military deployments and nuclear-related pressure raise the risk of escalation despite talk of renewed negotiations.

New Emails Reveal Elon Musk’s Planned Visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s Island

Newly released emails reveal Elon Musk's past communications with Jeffrey Epstein, detailing plans and expressed interest in visiting the convicted sex offender's private island, contradicting his previous public statements.

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.

Iran’s foreign minister to meet Turkey’s Fidan in Ankara as US pressure on Tehran builds

Iran’s foreign minister will travel to Ankara for talks with Turkey’s Hakan Fidan as Ankara presses mediation to avert US military escalation, pushing a step-by-step approach on disputes including the nuclear file.

Iran’s IRGC to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz, raising shipping risk concerns

Iran’s IRGC plans live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1–2, drawing attention to security risks around a vital global oil shipping route.

EU designates Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans

The EU has formally designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans across the bloc as Europe escalates pressure over Iran’s protest crackdown.

US announces multi-day air drills in Middle East as Iran standoff intensifies

The US announced a multi-day aerial readiness exercise across the Middle East to test rapid deployment and sustained combat airpower as tensions with Iran remain elevated.

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.

EU and India finalize “mother of all deals” as tariffs fall and market access expands

The EU and India finalized a landmark free trade agreement aimed at cutting tariffs on most goods, easing access for services and investment, and reshaping trade ties across a combined market of about 2 billion people.

Storm Chandra batters UK and Ireland with flooding, school closures and travel disruption

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, triggering flooding, rescues, school closures, flight and ferry cancellations, and widespread power outages.

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amidst Protests and Economic Strain

Iran's currency, the rial, hits a record low of 1.5 million against the US dollar amid ongoing protests and international pressure.

EU Considers Sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Amidst Crackdown

EU considers sanctions against Iran and potential designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization following the crackdown on protests. France remains a holdout in the EU's deliberations.

US Military Buildup in Middle East Sparks Tensions with Iran Amidst Deal Diplomacy

U.S. military presence increases in the Middle East, heightening tensions with Iran. President Trump suggests a potential deal while Iran warns of retaliation amidst internal protests and international scrutiny.

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown: Over 6,000 Reportedly Killed in Nationwide Protests

Explore the devastating impact of Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, with over 6,000 reported deaths and evidence of systematic violence and concealment.

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