22 h. ago China expands Taiwan strait flight path, Taipei warns of rising tensions

China has opened a third extension to its M503 flight path near the Taiwan Strait, drawing a sharp protest from Taipei, which called the move “unilateral” and destabilizing. The newly added W121 extension runs close to the sensitive median line that has traditionally served as a buffer between Taiwan and mainland China. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs […]

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8 d. ago China boosts flood compensation as extreme rains trigger widespread damage

BEIJING – In a major policy shift, China has expanded financial support for people affected by flood control measures, pledging greater compensation from the central government and new protections for farmers and livestock owners. Under the revised rules released Friday, the central government will now cover 70% of compensation funds for those impacted by diverted […]

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1 week ago Thailand shuts border to tourists amid rising tensions with Cambodia

BANGKOK – Thailand has imposed strict land border restrictions, blocking tourists from crossing into Cambodia as tensions rise between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. The move comes in response to a deadly border clash on May 28 that left one Cambodian soldier dead in a disputed area, further straining diplomatic ties between the countries. Prime […]

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1 week ago Tensions rise: US, UK, and China urge citizens in Qatar to stay safe

The United States, United Kingdom, and China have told their citizens in Qatar to stay in safe places. These alerts were issued after Iran warned of a possible response to any U.S. attack on its nuclear sites. The embassies of these countries sent messages to their citizens, advising them to take extra care. They have […]

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2 w. ago Tensions rise as KP CM threatens assembly dissolution over federal plans

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly warned the federal government against imposing an economic emergency in the province. He declared that if the federal government proceeds with such a move, the provincial assembly will be dissolved immediately. This stern warning signals rising tensions between the provincial government and the federation. The statement […]

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2 w. ago Over 5,000 Israelis flee homes amid fears of Iranian strikes

TEL AVIV – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, fear has gripped thousands of Israeli citizens, prompting more than 5,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety. The mass departure, confirmed by Israel’s Interior Ministry, reflects growing anxiety over the possibility of direct Iranian missile or drone strikes targeting civilian […]

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2 w. ago Iran fires missiles at Israeli military targets; 47 injured as tensions rise

Iran launched fresh missile attacks targeting Israel’s military command and intelligence headquarters, along with other strategic sites. Israeli officials confirmed at least 47 people were injured in the strikes, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of targeting the Soroka Hospital. According to Iranian news agency Arna, the morning missile strikes focused on the Israeli […]

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2 w. ago President Xi calls on China, Kyrgyzstan to expand cooperation, safeguard int’l order

ASTANA: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China-Kyrgyzstan relations are at their best in history and full of potential for cooperation. He called on the two countries to expand cooperation and jointly safeguard the international economic and trade order. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday, held on the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seals Iran border in Balochistan as regional tensions rise

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, Pakistan has sealed its border with Iran in Balochistan. The crossings in Gwadar and Panjgur districts are now closed. The ban affects both pedestrian movement and fuel transport, which are suspended until further notice. Officials said the decision was made to protect citizens from possible risks. The Gwadar […]

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3 w. ago Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over Los Angeles protests

President Donald Trump ordered active-duty US Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops into Los Angeles on Monday, vowing those protesting immigration arrests would be “hit harder” than ever. Trump’s extraordinary mobilization of 700 full-time professional military personnel — and thousands of National Guard troops — came on the fourth day of street protests triggered […]

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