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China Admits Support To Pakistan In Operation Sindoor

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China has publicly acknowledged that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s conflict with India under Operation Sindoor. The disclosure marks the first open confirmation of Chinese personnel assisting Pakistan during the four-day military confrontation. China Confirms Technical Support To Pakistan Chinese state media reported that engineers
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China Sentences Ex-Defence Ministers

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China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve after they were convicted in corruption cases linked to a widening military graft crackdown. China Sentences Former Defence Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were handed suspended death sentences by a Chinese military court after being found guilty […]
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Iran Foreign Minister Meets Wang Yi In Beijing

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing amid the continuing West Asia crisis and growing concern over tensions involving Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran China Talks In Beijing The meeting took place on Wednesday as Tehran continued diplomatic outreach during a period of heightened […]
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Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties

By BPN News Desk
Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties Australia and Japan have announced a major push to strengthen critical minerals cooperation, with both countries committing A$1.67 billion to support new projects. The move is aimed at reducing supply chain risks in minerals used for clean energy, batteries, defence, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Australia
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China Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 21

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At least 21 people have been killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan province. Emergency teams were deployed to the site as authorities began rescue work and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast. China Fireworks Factory Explosion In Hunan The explosion […]
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China Blocks US Sanctions On Refiners

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  China’s Commerce Ministry has issued an injunction against US sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of purchasing Iranian oil, escalating the trade and energy dispute between Beijing and Washington. China Blocks US Refinery Sanctions Beijing said the American sanctions violated international law and basic norms of international relations. The Chinese
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China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal

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China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal China has reportedly ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move marks a major regulatory intervention in a cross-border artificial intelligence deal involving Chinese-origin technology. China Blocks Meta Manus AI Deal China’s National Development and
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India Fifth-Largest Military Spender In 2025

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India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion India’s military expenditure rose by 8.9% in 2025, placing it behind the United […]
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Taiwan Fears Trump-Xi Deal On Island

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Taiwan Fears Trump-Xi Deal On Island Taiwan has raised concern that its future could become part of a wider bargain between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their expected summit, as Taipei works to protect its interests amid rising US-China tensions. Taiwan Fears Trump-Xi Summit Pressure Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Francois […]