Here is a look at some of the major China related stories making headlines today, from renewed diplomatic strains between Beijing and Tokyo to new data on international student trends and deeper analysis of military capabilities. China has intensified its diplomatic freeze with
Tensions along the Lebanon Israel border intensified again after the Israeli military announced on Monday that it had carried out an air strike that killed a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred on the same day Israeli forces mistakenly fired near
Ecuadorian voters have firmly rejected a proposal to allow the return of United States military bases to the country, delivering a major political setback to President Daniel Noboa, who has maintained a close relationship with former United States President Donald Trump and his
United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington may soon enter into discussions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, signalling a possible diplomatic shift at a time when the United States is increasing its military presence in the Caribbean. His comments came
A devastating bus crash in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of forty five Indian pilgrims, leaving only one survivor and prompting renewed concern about the safety of transporting worshippers to holy sites across the Gulf Kingdom. The incident, which unfolded on Monday
Nigeria is once again facing a heartbreaking reminder of its long running kidnapping crisis after gunmen attacked a girls secondary school in the country’s northwest, abducting twenty five students and killing a staff member in the early hours of Monday morning. Police confirmed
Two of the most influential members of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s cabinet have stepped down from their posts amid growing public anger, corruption accusations and expanding pressure on the administration over the controversial flood control programme. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget
Alibaba Group Holding has officially rolled out its new artificial intelligence application known as Qwen, presenting it as a fully free gateway for consumers who want access to powerful AI tools without the usual subscription costs. The company described the app as a
China’s top market regulator has taken a major step toward addressing the growing influence of artificial intelligence on digital commerce by releasing new draft guidelines focused on antitrust compliance for major online platforms. The State Administration for Market Regulation, commonly known as SAMR,
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after their journey home was unexpectedly delayed when a piece of space debris struck their spacecraft last week, causing minor damage and forcing mission controllers to revise the return plan. State broadcaster CCTV confirmed that
