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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.

Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri signed a $1.3 billion (€1.18 billion) contract on March 28 to supply the Indonesian Navy with two 4,900-ton PPA ships.

China’s Xiaomi unveils affordable electric car as EV competition intensifies

Xiaomi, the renowned Chinese electronics manufacturer, launched its debut electric vehicle (EV) Xiaomi SU7 in China on March 28.

Air Pollution crisis: Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the worst air quality in 2023

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh experienced the poorest air quality in 2023, with Bangladesh surpassing the World Health Organization's (WHO) safety guidelines by nearly 16 times on average

India signs $100 billion free trade deal with 4 European countries

India has signed a trade agreement with four-member European trade bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

US approves $4 billion sale of 31 MQ-9B drones and Hellfire missiles to India

The United States has approved the sale of nearly $4 billion sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs to India

US indictment reveals India’s alleged plot to assassinate Sikh activist in US, bolsters Canada’s accusations against India

US federal prosecutors unveiled charges against Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh political activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City.

IAEA says 13 new countries ready to harness Nuclear Power

Around a dozen countries are expected to start electricity production through nuclear power sources in the coming years, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the IAEA director general, said at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris.

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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