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China’s J-20 stealth jet designers plan to put powerful radar into aircraft wing
Oct 24, 2026

China’s J-20 stealth jet designers plan to put powerful radar into aircraft wing

Fighter jets typically house their main radars behind a radome in the nose, while conventional airborne early-warning aircraft often carry large radar arrays in prominent structures above the fuselage...

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Leading Chinese economic commentator Ren Zeping’s social media account restricted
Oct 24, 2026

Leading Chinese economic commentator Ren Zeping’s social media account restricted

A prominent Chinese economist’s social media channel has been restricted as Beijing steps up regulatory scrutiny of financial market influencers. Chinese internet users on Saturday noticed that the We...

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Small clashes erupt at Paris protests, as police remain on high alert
Oct 24, 2026

Small clashes erupt at Paris protests, as police remain on high alert

Protests across France were largely peaceful on Saturday, despite heightened tensions and sporadic clashes between protesters and the police, but authorities remained on high alert as night fell. The ...

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Ukraine’s Starlink woes should be a wake-up call for Taiwan, analysts say
Oct 24, 2026

Ukraine’s Starlink woes should be a wake-up call for Taiwan, analysts say

Taiwan should not rely on a single foreign satellite provider for critical wartime communications, analysts have warned, after sudden restrictions on the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink disrupted Ukrainia...

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pays unexpected visit to Chinese border city of Dandong
Oct 24, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pays unexpected visit to Chinese border city of Dandong

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, with both sides underlining their traditional friendship and calling to boost cooperation. The trip, Kim’s first...

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Is Washington misreading Beijing? Decline in US visits to China sparks concern
Oct 24, 2026

Is Washington misreading Beijing? Decline in US visits to China sparks concern

When Grant Newsham, a retired US Marine colonel and security analyst, sat down for an interview that aired last month, he called China’s economic rise illusory and said there were “600 million Chinese...

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‘Systematically dismantled’: Hegseth’s new offensive against China’s Confucius Institutes
Oct 24, 2026

‘Systematically dismantled’: Hegseth’s new offensive against China’s Confucius Institutes

Just weeks before Donald Trump’s second trip to China this year and his third meeting with President Xi Jinping, whom he has called a “truly great” friend, his administration is intensifying its crack...

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Thousands evacuated and flights grounded as Typhoon Champi hits eastern China
Oct 24, 2026

Thousands evacuated and flights grounded as Typhoon Champi hits eastern China

Typhoon Champi continued to batter China’s eastern coast on Saturday, grounding over a hundred flights and prompting the authorities to relocate tens of thousands of people, while weakening as it move...

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How competition between Chinese and Indian firms could reshape African drug markets
Oct 24, 2026

How competition between Chinese and Indian firms could reshape African drug markets

China is challenging India’s long-held dominance of the African market for antimalarial drugs in 12 of the continent’s hardest-hit countries, according to a new study. Last year, Chinese exports of an...

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China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth deposit
Oct 24, 2026

China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth deposit

Chinese researchers have mapped the complex geological evolution of Turkey’s Kizilcaoren deposit, offering fresh insights into the country’s most significant known rare earth reserve while dampening e...

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Xi's key remarks on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance
Oct 24, 2026

Xi's key remarks on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has in recent years stressed that the Party's ...

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India reaffirms commitment to safe, peaceful nuclear technology at UNGA
Oct 24, 2026

India reaffirms commitment to safe, peaceful nuclear technology at UNGA

Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo reaffirmed India's dedication to safe nuclear practices during her address at the UN. She highlighted the IAEA's significant contributions to member states in developing nucl...

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US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran
Oct 24, 2026

US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

The U.S. State Department is currently reducing the number of staff at four embassies in the Middle East. This decision follows intelligence reports indicating increased efforts by Iran to target Amer...

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Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says
Oct 24, 2026

Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

Saudi Arabia's missile factory expansion aims to produce larger solid-fuel missiles capable of longer ranges and heavier payloads. This initiative is expected to help deter Iranian attacks and strengt...

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'We may do another Epic Fury': Trump warns Iran of potential strike if deal not reached
Oct 24, 2026

'We may do another Epic Fury': Trump warns Iran of potential strike if deal not reached

Donald Trump issued a military warning to Iran during a campaign rally, suggesting possible future strikes. He highlighted the importance of diplomatic negotiations, implying that Iran's leadership ma...

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US Intel warns of threats to American diplomats in West Asia: Report
Oct 24, 2026

US Intel warns of threats to American diplomats in West Asia: Report

A recent intelligence report indicates that Iran is intensifying its attacks on American diplomats in the Middle East. The U.S. Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel...

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All aboard: China and Guinea train Simandou railway crews
Oct 24, 2026

All aboard: China and Guinea train Simandou railway crews

All aboard: China and Guinea train Simandou railway crews...

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Ukrainian negotiator says local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on Tuesday
Oct 24, 2026

Ukrainian negotiator says local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on Tuesday

A ceasefire in the Kherson region of Ukraine will commence to enable humanitarian efforts in Oleshky. Melania Trump has played a crucial role in organizing aid delivery and civilian evacuations. The a...

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Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says
Oct 24, 2026

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

Rafael Grossi from the IAEA forecasts that nuclear power usage may more than triple by 2060. This increase will be driven by rising demands for electricity, especially from data centers powered by art...

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First tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US in Trump's controversial deal with Putin
Oct 24, 2026

First tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US in Trump's controversial deal with Putin

A tanker transporting Russian diesel to the United States has departed, signaling a new import agreement. This deal has raised concerns in Ukraine due to Russia's ongoing invasion. U.S. political figu...

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Trump's diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nears
Oct 24, 2026

Trump's diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nears

With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump is implementing various strategies to combat high diesel prices. These measures include financial aid for farmers and adjustments to regulations...

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US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say
Oct 24, 2026

US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say

Multiple requests were made by the Biden and Trump administrations for SpaceX to adjust Starlink services across different regions. These requests included both restricting access to adversarial group...

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Trump says US will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran
Oct 24, 2026

Trump says US will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

President Donald Trump mentioned plans to deal with Cuba following discussions about Iran. He expressed confidence that the US would reach an agreement with Cuba. The Trump administration aims to alte...

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'Told them we will put 250% tariffs...': Trump reiterates claim of India-Pakistan ceasefire through tariff threat
Oct 24, 2026

'Told them we will put 250% tariffs...': Trump reiterates claim of India-Pakistan ceasefire through tariff threat

Donald Trump addressed a rally, asserting he halted hostilities between India and Pakistan with trade tariff threats. He claimed that his ultimatum led to both countries de-escalating their military a...

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Chinese FM meets UN high commissioner for refugees
Oct 24, 2026

Chinese FM meets UN high commissioner for refugees

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih, who is in China for the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan)....

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US-China strategic competition to keep escalating as world watches on, Rudd says
Oct 23, 2026

US-China strategic competition to keep escalating as world watches on, Rudd says

Kevin Rudd, president of the Asia Society and a former Australian prime minister, described US-China strategic competition as full-on and multidimensional at a Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Poli...

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US, allies and China vie for influence through Pacific security deals
Oct 23, 2026

US, allies and China vie for influence through Pacific security deals

Strategic competition between China and the US and its allies is intensifying across the Pacific islands, with both sides pursuing a growing range of security agreements to expand their influence, acc...

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What will China’s fifth plenum mean for the root-and-branch corruption drive?
Oct 23, 2026

What will China’s fifth plenum mean for the root-and-branch corruption drive?

Plenary sessions of the Central Committee, the upper echelon of China’s ruling Communist Party, are major events on the country’s political calendar. In the third part of this series, William Zheng an...

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