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Azerbaijani President launches criminal probe into deadly airline crash, Azerbaijan Airlines suspends flights to Southern Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has ordered a criminal investigation into the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight that claimed the lives of 38 people on December 25.

Pakistan defends ballistic missile development, calls US sanctions ‘discriminatory’

Pakistan strongly criticized the United States' latest sanctions on its ballistic missile program, describing them as “discriminatory” and harmful to regional peace and stability.

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...

Himalayas at risk: Experts call for immediate Action on Water and Waste Management

A growing crisis of water scarcity, waste management, and environmental degradation in the Himalayan region has prompted urgent calls for action from science and policy experts.

Australia passes world-first social media ban for children under 16

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its parliament approved a world-first law banning social media for children.

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

China test launches intercontinental ballistic missile for first time in decades

China announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, a move likely to heighten concerns about the country's growing nuclear capabilities.

China’s largest unmanned cargo aircraft completes test flight

China successfully launched its largest unmanned cargo drone for the first time, laying new milestones for the country's expanding low-altitude economy.

China’s Chang’e-6 lunar mission returns to Earth with first samples from far side of the moon

China’s Chang’e-6 lunar module made a successful return to Earth, marking a historic milestone in the country's space program with the first-ever samples collected from the moon’s far side, advancing China's position in the global space race.

China hosts Arab leaders to bolster ties with MENA states, pledges more aid for Gaza

China hosted the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum on May 30 in Beijing, in an attempt to deepen its relationship with Arab states in the MENA region.

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Ethiopia is building Africa’s largest $12.5 billion airport to become continent’s aviation hub

Ethiopia is building what is set to become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion mega-project aimed at transforming air travel across the continent.