China’s top political leaders are set to gather in Beijing in October for a major meeting expected to focus on the country’s future policy direction and development priorities. According to state news agency Xinhua, the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will take place from October 26 […]
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Iranian authorities have announced the execution of a man accused of providing information about Iranian missile sites to Israeli intelligence, adding to a series of espionage-related cases reported during the ongoing regional conflict. Iran’s judiciary said on Saturday that Hossein Pedaran was executed after being convicted of providing Israel’s Mossad intelligence service with information about […]
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Australia is preparing to take a tougher approach toward people who remain in the country after their visas expire, with the government announcing measures that could see visa overstayers placed in immigration detention before being removed. The new measures are part of a broader effort by the Australian government to reduce migration levels and strengthen […]
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The United States has denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to people familiar with the matter. The decision means Abbas is again unable to attend the annual high-level gathering in person. The US State Department said it would also deny […]
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Hong Kong, China — Hong Kong is preparing for a new chapter in its economic and technological development as the city government introduces its first Five-Year Plan, setting out a strategy to strengthen innovation, expand investment in technology, and deepen connections with mainland China through 2030. Chief Executive John Lee announced the plan as the […]
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The scale of the US military campaign against Iran is beginning to reveal a problem that goes beyond battlefield losses. A new report from the US Defense Department’s inspector general says the conflict has placed significant pressure on America’s ammunition stockpiles and exposed serious weaknesses in the country’s ability to quickly replenish weapons. According to […]
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Iran has rejected claims that it is involved in the ongoing war in Yemen, following reports that the Iran-backed Houthi movement has seized more territory in the country. Speaking to reporters today, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei insisted that Tehran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs. His comments came as the conflict continues to […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a major Brics summit, bringing together leaders from India, Russia, Iran and other emerging economies at a time when the world is facing deepening conflict, energy insecurity and economic uncertainty. The two-day gathering of the 11-nation bloc comes as wars in the Middle East […]
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Myanmar’s second-busiest airport, Mandalay International Airport, has been closed for two days following a reported drone attack that has raised fresh concerns about security and civilian travel in the country. Security sources told AFP that the airport would remain closed today and tomorrow after Myanmar’s military-backed government accused pro-democracy rebel groups of launching drones at […]
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Yemen’s already fragile security situation has taken another dangerous turn, with Houthi rebels reporting that Saudi forces carried out around 40 airstrikes across several parts of the country. The reported attacks came shortly after the Iran-backed group launched missile and drone attacks toward Saudi territory, raising fresh concerns about another major escalation in a conflict […]
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