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Xi Jinping reaffirms China’s “no limits” partnership with Putin, underscoring strong ties amid U.S. diplomatic shifts on Ukraine.
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Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
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Pakistan’s first lunar rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-8 mission in 2028, marking a milestone in the space program of Pakistan.
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President Zardari in Beijing: Strengthening Pakistan-China ties on CPEC, security, trade, and strategic cooperation.
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China condemns Trump’s 10% tariff, files WTO challenge, but signals openness to talks amid trade tensions with the U.S.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek challenges US tech giants with a low-cost model, sparking investor scrutiny and price war fears.
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China denies Covid-19 lab leak claims, urging the US to stop politicizing the virus’s origin amid CIA’s new assessment.
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The EAST reactor of China sets a new record, sustaining plasma for 1,000 seconds, advancing nuclear fusion energy.
Indian Army Chief calls LAC situation “sensitive but stable,” while highlighting underlying military and diplomatic challenges.
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India’s Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match.