by Our Correspondent in Fuzhou , China The future of international cooperation is increasingly being shaped not only by what countries build, trade or invest in, but also by how their
China has sharply escalated its dispute with Japan by taking its grievances to the United Nations, a move that follows weeks of economic retaliation and fierce political attacks after Japanese Prime Minister
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Qwen app has surpassed 10 million downloads within a week of its relaunch, a milestone first highlighted in reporting from Bloomberg and one that signals rising momentum behind
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The three parties preparing to form the next Czech government have rejected the outgoing administration’s draft budget for 2026, arguing that it fails to adequately finance critical spending areas. On Monday, the
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A majority of judges on a Brazil Supreme Court panel voted Monday to uphold the preventive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, keeping him behind bars while he awaits the start of
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People with higher muscle mass appear to experience slower brain ageing, according to new research presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting, highlighting potential risks associated with weight-loss drugs
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Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of identifying previously unknown human genetic mutations likely to cause disease, offering new hope for patients with rare and undiagnosed conditions. The research, reported
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Chinese exporters have sharply increased prices for Russian military-industrial buyers, taking advantage of the Kremlin’s dependence on their products amid Western sanctions, according to new research. A paper from the Bank of
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to open two new alcohol stores, including one for non-Muslim employees at state oil giant Aramco, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters, as the kingdom continues to
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The Venezuelan government on Monday firmly rejected what it described as a “ridiculous” U.S. plan to classify the so-called Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization, ahead of an expected announcement
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Between 2015 and 2025, the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s global rise unfolded alongside an accumulation of environmental crises, safety lapses, and governance failures that now define a decade
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Japan’s defense minister reaffirmed plans to deploy medium-range missiles to its westernmost island on Sunday, underscoring Tokyo’s growing concerns about regional security as friction with China intensifies over Taiwan. Visiting a military
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A controversial 28-point peace plan abruptly delivered to Kyiv by the Trump administration was the product of weeks of undisclosed negotiations between U.S. real estate executive Steve Witkoff and Russian sovereign wealth
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Haaretz reported that the 2024 diary, published this week by the nonprofit group Hatzlacha, offers a rare glimpse into Netanyahu’s communications and meetings over the course of the year. The entries show
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A massive leak has revealed the identities, infrastructure, tools, and operations of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ top cyber unit, Charming Kitten, exposing their long-term efforts to infiltrate Israel’s military, defense industries, critical infrastructure,
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India earlier this month officially opened a high-altitude airbase near its disputed border with China, prompting debate about its strategic significance. Located at approximately 13,700 feet (4,176 meters) above sea level and
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