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Iran and Russia to expand defense, security and energy ties under new strategic partnership

Iran plans to formalize the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Russia on January 17, during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Moscow, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced. The partnership, driven by the shared goal of addressing common challenges, holds...

China proposes export restrictions on key battery and critical mineral technologies

China’s Ministry of Commerce proposed export restrictions on technology crucial for processing critical minerals such as lithium and gallium, according to a notice released by the ministry on January 2, inviting public feedback on these measures. The The Chinese government...

Iranian President calls for regional peace amid challenges and signals opening digital access

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the commitment of his administration to peace and security, both domestically and internationally. At the same time, Iran has announced to lift ban on WhatsApp and Google Play.

China and Japan agree to hold security talks as Japanese foreign minister visits Beijing

China and Japan, on December 25, agreed to initiate discussions on contentious security issues, marking a step towards repairing a strained relationship. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, on his first visit to China since taking office in October, described his...

South Korea’s new acting president takes charge after Yoon impeached over martial law attempt

Acting President of South Korea, Han Duck-soo held a telephonic conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden on December 15, following impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol over an attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. Biden reaffirmed the “ironclad” U.S.-South...

China’s Xi calls for overcoming challenges as country marks its 75th anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s resilience in overcoming challenges and reiterated his administration’s commitment to the reunification with Taiwan during his address

Thousands join protest against lithium mining in Serbia. Officials call it a coup plot

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered in Belgrade to oppose the planned extraction of lithium in Serbia.

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone

Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on March 31, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union.

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending 200 years of neutrality

Sweden officially became the 32nd member of NATO, marking the end of its neutrality since World War II and its centuries-long stance of not aligning with major powers.

Turkiye and Egypt agree on joint Middle East approach as Erdogan visits Cairo first time in a decade

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a fresh start in their relations after more than a decade of estrangement.

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WHO declares rare Ebola outbreak in Central Africa regional emergency, not global pandemic

WHO says the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa does not currently pose a global pandemic threat, despite a sharp rise in suspected infections and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.