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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...

Los Angeles fires burn more than 10,000 homes and businesses – Why are wildfires raging in winter?

California, particularly the Los Angeles area, is experiencing a devastating wildfire season like no other. Wildfires that have traditionally ravaged the state in summer and fall are now intensifying during the winter months, surprising many and amplifying concerns about the...

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...

Severe winter storms disrupt travel across UK and Germany, heaviest snowfall possible in parts of US

A massive winter storm brought snow, ice, and freezing rain to Europe and the U.S. this week, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruption. Some parts of the United States may experience the “heaviest snowfall in a decade.” Authorities in...

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,...

Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine ends after decades

Russian gas has ceased flowing to Europe through Ukraine due to the shutdown of the longstanding energy route that dates back to Soviet times.

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza on New Year’s Day

Israeli strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s Day, mostly women and children, officials said, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year.

Romania and Bulgaria officially join Europe’s Schengen Area on New Year’s Day

Starting from January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have officially become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, bringing the total number of EU’s borderless area countries to 29. Ceremonies were held just before midnight on New Year’s Eve, December...

South Korea’s Jeju Air plane crash kills 179, only 2 survive

All but two of the 181 people aboard a Jeju Air Flight 2216 were killed when the passenger plane crash-landed at Muan International Airport Sunday morning in the nation’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades.

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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.