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China has criticised the United States after Washington acknowledged deploying weapons in orbit, warning that expanding military activity could turn outer space into a new arena of conflict. Beijing urged the US to avoid accelerating an arms race and to preserve space for peaceful purposes. China Warns Against Weapons in Outer Space China’s Foreign Ministry […]
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China has tightened travel restrictions under new entry and exit regulations that allow authorities to prevent citizens considered a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country. The rules took effect on September 15 as Beijing intensifies efforts to protect sensitive technologies and industrial information. China Expands Exit Bans Over
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The United States has confirmed that it has weapons deployed in orbit, with the US Space Force describing them as “space control” capabilities intended to protect American military operations against hostile activity in space. Officials did not disclose the number, location or technical characteristics of the systems. US Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapons The Space […]
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged European Union countries to complete ratification of the Canada-EU trade agreement as Ottawa accelerates efforts to diversify its economic relationships amid growing strains with the United States. Carney Pushes Full Ratification of Canada-EU Deal The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA, has been provisionally
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A Russian drone strike on a passenger train near Ukraine’s border with Poland has drawn sharp criticism from Germany, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius describing the attack as a calculated escalation intended to intimidate European countries supporting Kyiv. Germany Calls Train Strike a Calculated Escalation Pistorius said Russian President Vladimir Putin was
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A US federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would have imposed fixed limits on how long foreign students, exchange visitors and international journalists could remain in the United States without seeking extensions. The policy had been scheduled to take effect on September 15. Judge Blocks New US Student Visa Rules US District […]
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A proposed amendment to a US sanctions bill targeting Russia has explicitly named India among countries that could face additional tariffs of up to 100% over continued energy trade with Moscow. The proposal is part of a wider congressional battle over how aggressively Washington should penalise major buyers of Russian oil and gas. India Named […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is prepared to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure only if Moscow stops striking Ukrainian facilities and the arrangement is backed by credible guarantees. His comments came after US President Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy sites. Zelenskyy Sets