Israel’s rapidly expanding air defence exports are emerging as one of the country’s most effective foreign policy instruments, reshaping its international standing at a time of diplomatic strain over the war in Gaza. Analysts say the growing global appetite for Israel’s combat tested
At least eight people were killed and many others injured after an explosion ripped through a mosque in the city of Homs on Friday, in what authorities described as a targeted attack on Syria’s Alawite minority. The blast struck the Imam Ali Bin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend for talks focused on security guarantees and a proposed peace framework aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Zelensky said
Chinese Olympic diving star Chen Yuxi has spoken publicly about the online abuse she has faced, saying she has received threats, warnings of doxxing, and accusations designed to undermine her reputation and create tension within China’s elite diving team. In a video shared
China’s artificial intelligence start up Zhipu AI has announced plans to significantly intensify its work toward artificial general intelligence while reaffirming its commitment to open source development, positioning itself as a more active participant in the global AI research community. The company said
India’s position as the world’s largest rice exporter is facing renewed uncertainty after President Donald Trump signalled that higher tariffs on Indian rice imports could be imposed, raising concerns about price pressures and wider trade implications. Trump has accused India of dumping rice
China’s scientific community delivered a series of headline grabbing breakthroughs in 2025, reinforcing the country’s growing ambition to push the boundaries of technology and challenge long held assumptions in global science. From advances that surprised US experts to research that reopened century old
President Donald Trump’s cautious approach toward Venezuela has highlighted a deeper strategic dilemma for Washington as it tries to maintain influence in Latin America while avoiding dangerous escalation in an increasingly competitive global landscape shaped by China and Russia. While some critics have
Members of the United Nations Security Council have urged restraint and dialogue as political and security tensions continue to escalate in Venezuela, warning that further confrontation could deepen instability in the country and the wider region. During recent discussions, council members stressed the
The Dikengyuan residence, a well preserved example of traditional Chinese architecture, is attracting a rising number of visitors as cultural tourism continues to gain momentum across China. The historic complex has become a popular destination for tourists eager to experience heritage spaces that
