Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has raised strong concerns about what he describes as Japan’s accelerating shift toward militarism, urging the international community to pay close attention to recent developments. Speaking this week, Shoigu said Japan’s evolving
Austria’s parliament has approved a controversial law banning girls under the age of fourteen from wearing headscarves in school, a decision that has triggered widespread criticism from rights groups, educators and Muslim communities. The legislation, which passed with strong support from lawmakers on
China’s top table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu opened their WTT Finals campaigns with determined victories on Wednesday, advancing to the quarterfinals in Hong Kong SAR. Both defending champions were tested early but showed resilience and experience as they pushed through
China’s traditional Hezhen Yimakan storytelling has received international recognition after being added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made on Thursday during the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible
Chinese augmented reality start up Xreal is stepping further into the global spotlight after forming a partnership with Google to develop Project Aura, a new generation of smart glasses that blends artificial intelligence with lightweight wearable design. The collaboration marks another sign of
China has outlined a wide ranging economic blueprint aimed at strengthening domestic resilience while advancing innovation led development. Facing an uncertain global environment, policymakers emphasized that the country is increasingly prepared to rely on the strength of its own market, a shift supported
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting criticism inside Japan after her recent comments on Taiwan triggered strong reactions from Beijing and sparked debate among scholars, journalists and political observers. Her remarks, which China described as erroneous and provocative, have widened a
China has outlined its economic direction for the year ahead after top leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual Central Economic Work Conference, a meeting widely seen as the most important indicator of the country’s policy priorities. Held from Wednesday to Thursday, the
At least 22 people lost their lives late on Tuesday when two residential buildings collapsed in Fez, one of Morocco’s most historic cities and a major destination for visitors from around the world. State media reported that the structures had shown clear signs
Thailand has repatriated the remains of the final Thai national who had been held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, bringing a somber close to a long and painful chapter for his family and for the country. The body
