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'Never added fuel to fire': China rejects claims of military support to Iran during US-Israeli conflict

China has denied reports of supplying satellite imagery and chip manufacturing equipment to Iran. Beijing stated it has made its own efforts to push for a ceasefire in the region. This comes after Iran and the US agreed to a pause in hostilities. China maintains an objective and impartial stance…

The Times of India

Philippines opens key coast guard base in the disputed South China Sea

The Philippines has unveiled a major coast guard base on Thitu Island in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Who can claim victory if Iran ceasefire holds? An early winner is China

Beijing’s powerbrokers are credited with winning Iran over, although one analyst says they were ‘pushing an open door’

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North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea said Thursday its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea

The Independent UK

'China made its own efforts': Beijing on US-Iran ceasefire after Trump credits it for talks

China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan,…

The Times of India

North Korea Fires Missiles After Mocking South as 'World-Startling Fools' in Fresh Escalation

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Wednesday in its second launch in two days, South Korea's military said, hours after a senior Pyongyang official derided Seoul as "world-startling fools" for clinging to hopes of improved ties with the nuclear-armed neighbor.

International Business Times

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Afghanistan says peace talks held in China to end fighting with Pakistan have been constructive

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry says peace talks held in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt cross-border fighting between the two neighbors have been constructive

The Independent UK

'Friendly ties with them do not land you up as part of Akhand Bharat': Pak Senator questions India-UAE ties

Pakistan Senator Mushahid Hussain on Tuesday raised concerns over the deepening relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates, warning that growing ties between the two countries could have long-term geopolitical implications.

The Times of India

Vietnam's To Lam elected as President; PM Modi congratulates

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist party secretary general To Lam as the country's state president for the next five years, Reuters reported. Analysts suggest this consolidation of authority in one figure could tilt the one‑party state toward greater authoritarianism, while also enabling faster decision‑making, similar to its neighbour…

The Times of India

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state

The Independent UK

Pakistan asks Taliban to declare TTP a terror outfit, dismantle network to ease border tensions

Pakistan has formally demanded Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of action. These demands, conveyed during China-brokered talks in Urumqi, are central to Pakistan's stance amid ongoing border tensions and security concerns. While dialogue continues, Pakistan emphasizes no policy shift,…

The Times of India

From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change

As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change

The Independent UK

Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US

US President Trump's administration has overseen a significant churn in senior US military leadership, with multiple high-ranking officers exiting their posts. These removals, including Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George, have raised concerns about institutional continuity and operational decision-making amid ongoing conflicts. The administration frames these changes as streamlining…

The Times of India

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China Earns Higher Global Approval Rating than U.S. In Biggest Gap In Decades: Gallup Poll

In a 2025 poll across 132 countries and territories, China posted a median leadership approval rating of 36%, edging past the United States, which stood at 31%.

The Independent UK

China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing

Peace talks between Afghanistan’s Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China’s government said, two days after those countries resumed conversations after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds

The Independent UK

French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together on the Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung say they have agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - AU

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

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The Independent UK

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

Latin Times

Rubio Warns China Actions Against Panama-Flagged Ships Raise 'Serious Concern' Over Rule of Law

The dispute comes as U.S. officials have raised concerns about Chinese influence over strategic infrastructure near the canal, which handles roughly 5% of global maritime trade

The Times of India

Nuclear-powered icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to topple US-controlled global trade order

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

The Independent UK

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting

Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China

The Independent UK

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal

Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing

Radio France Internationale

France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

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