South Korean Court Sentences Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 Months in Prison for Accepting Luxury Gifts from Unification Church
SEOUL — A South Korean court on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, sentenced former first lady Kim K…
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China Demands Immediate Release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Following Capture by the United States
Beijing – On January 4, 2026, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strongly worded…
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China Imposes 13% VAT on Contraceptives Amid Efforts to Reverse Declining Birth Rates
In a controversial policy shift effective January 1, 2026, China has removed a long-standing v…
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China Surpasses 50,000 km Milestone in High-Speed Rail Network with New Xi'an-Yan'an Line
BEIJING, December 29, 2025 – China's extensive high-speed rail (HSR) network has officiall…
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China Imposes Sanctions on 20 United States Defense Companies Over $11 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale
China has imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 senior executives in r…
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Pakistan Urges Dialogue and Supports Gulf-Led Diplomacy to Resolve Yemen Crisis
Pakistan has called on all parties in Yemen to return to constructive dialogue and avoid unila…
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Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement at St. Petersburg Summit
On December 21, 2025, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia formalized a comprehens…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Promotes Two PLA Theater Commanders to General Amid Ongoing Military Reshuffle and Anti-Corruption Drive
On December 22, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his capacity as chairman of the Central…
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China Submits Landmark Draft Law on Childcare Services to Top Legislature Amid Efforts to Boost Birth Rates
On December 22, 2025, Chinese lawmakers commenced the first review of the draft Childcare Serv…
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China Imposes Provisional Tariffs Up to 42.7% on European Union Dairy Imports Following Anti-Subsidy Probe
On December 22, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced provisional counterv…
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Bangladesh Observes National Day of Mourning with Massive Funeral for Slain Uprising Leader Sharif Osman Hadi
Dhaka – Bangladesh marked a national day of mourning on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as tens o…
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Japan Bolsters Defense Capabilities Amid Heightened Regional Threats from China, North Korea, and Russia
TOKYO, December 15, 2025 – Japan continues to reinforce its defense posture in line with its 2…
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China Executes Former Huarong Executive Bai Tianhui for $156 Million Bribery Scandal
Beijing/Tianjin, December 9, 2025 – Chinese authorities executed Bai Tianhui, the former general…
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Hong Kong's 'Patriots-Only' Legislative Election Yields New Faces Amid Low Turnout and Post-Fire Grief
Hong Kong – The results of Hong Kong’s 2025 Legislative Council election were announced in the …
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Qatar's Prime Minister Rejects Hamas Funding Claims, Vows No Rebuild Costs for Israeli Damage in Tucker Carlson Interview
DOHA — Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on…
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Doha Forum 2025 Wraps Up with Urgent Calls for Action on Gaza, AI Ethics, and Shifting Global Alliances
DOHA — The 23rd edition of the Doha Forum concluded in Qatar’s capital on Sunday, capping two …
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China Advances Satellite Internet Ambitions with Eco-Friendly Long March-8A Launch
Wenchang, Hainan Province – China marked another milestone in its ambitious push toward global…
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