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Family, food and fireworks: Millions gather to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025

Millions across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year on January 29, marking the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In China, the 2025 Spring Festival offers eight consecutive public holidays, a time for...

China and India to resume direct flights after five-year suspension

China and India have agreed to reinstate direct commercial flights for the first time since 2020, marking a step toward improving diplomatic ties between the two nations. The decision, announced Monday, follows a visit to Beijing by Indian Foreign Secretary...

76 killed in deadly fire at Turkiye’s Kartalkaya ski resort, nine detained

A devastating fire tore through the 12-story Grand Kartal Hotel at the Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Turkiye’s Bolu province early Tuesday, leaving at least 76 people dead and 51 others injured.

Thailand eases visa rules to attract global talent

Thailand’s cabinet has introduced relaxed regulations for long-term visa applicants, aiming to attract more high-income individuals to the country.

Pakistan and Bangladesh strengthen diplomatic and defense ties through high-level meetings

Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to improve bilateral relations through enhanced military and trade cooperation, marking a major shift after years of strained ties.

Chinese Army deploys advanced intelligent systems and robot dogs in latest PLA drills

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently integrated advanced technologies, including drones, robotic dogs, exoskeletons, and high-power lasers, in its latest drills to enhance operational efficiency and logistics support in extreme conditions. A logistics exercise by a regiment under the...

Indonesia and Japan deepen defense and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto committed to strengthening cooperation across defense, energy, and food security during talks on Saturday in Bogor, Indonesia. The meeting highlighted Japan's growing focus on Southeast Asia amid China's increasing influence...

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...

China unveils two new tailless 6th-Gen stealth fighters: J-36 and Shenyang

China has revealed its plans for two advanced stealth aircraft currently under development, signaling a significant leap in its military aviation capabilities. The videos of the two new tailless stealth aircraft currently under development in China emerged on December 26,...

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Trump says should be ‘mandatory’ for Muslim countries to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords as part of any future agreement with Iran