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AI summaryFor the second consecutive day, Russia has launched large-scale missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, with Kyiv bearing the brunt, leaving at least eight dead and dozens injured. As Ukrainian officials report heavy damage and civilian casualties, EU foreign ministers meet to discuss support for Ukraine amid skepticism over Russian intentions.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a state visit, with talks expected to focus on trade, rare earths, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict. The summit follows an October truce in the trade war, but both sides face pressures that could shape the outcome.
AI summaryDuring their summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict and push bilateral relations into an 'extremely dangerous situation.' The two leaders discussed trade and other issues, but Taiwan was not mentioned in the White House's official statement, according to one report. Analysts note Xi's tougher tone, while the US reportedly avoided a explicit commitment to defend Taiwan.
AI summaryWes Streeting resigned as UK health minister, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer and calling for a leadership contest. The move followed Labour's heavy losses in local elections, with other figures also positioning themselves for a potential challenge.
AI summarySlovak National Council Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains unwilling to accept territorial losses, complicating peace prospects, while Bratislava hopes for renewed cooperation with Russia post-conflict despite EU sanctions. The statements emerge as the governing coalition faces pressure from the nationalist Slovak National Party opposing Ukraine's EU accession bid.
AI summaryRostec expects to begin serial production of the import-substituted SSJ-100 in 2027, with deliveries of the SJ-100 fitted with Russian PD-8 engines slated for late 2026 or early 2027. The PD-8 engine has completed certification tests, and UEC claims global leadership in combat aircraft engine production.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignations of the governors of the Belgorod and Bryansk regions, appointing acting replacements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed preparations for Putin's upcoming visit to China and his participation in a mechanical engineers' congress.
AI summaryPakistan's Foreign Office has clarified that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks to Deputy PM Ishaq Dar regarding mediation efforts between the US and Iran were misrepresented in media reports. The clarification comes after Xinhua reported Wang urged Pakistan to 'step up' its mediation role, while Islamabad insists the call was held with 'traditional warmth and cordiality.'
AI summaryIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi, urging member states to condemn US-Israeli 'international law violations' and to help build a more just, balanced world order. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister separately framed Tehran's BRICS membership as a strategic choice for multilateralism.
AI summaryA ship was boarded by unauthorized personnel off the UAE coast and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported. Media reports identify the vessel as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan, a suspected floating armoury, though details remain unconfirmed.
AI summaryThe US Army's first live-fire test of its Typhon missile system in the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan has drawn sharp criticism from China, which called it the 'worst provocation' in years. The exercise also saw Japan's first overseas offensive missile launch in decades, further escalating regional security debates.
AI summaryDisruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, are driving up food and fertiliser costs and could push tens of millions more people into hunger, according to UN warnings and expert analysis. Asia is particularly exposed, with heavy reliance on Gulf fertiliser exports and energy supplies.
AI summaryU.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day summit in Beijing, marked by ceremonial events, bilateral talks, and a state banquet. Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict, while Trump sought China's help on Iran and trade remained a key topic. Tech leaders including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang accompanied Trump.
AI summaryNvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump's delegation to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, tariffs, and Taiwan. The visit highlights hopes for easing US chip export restrictions to China, while financial disclosures reveal Trump invested in tech firms including Nvidia and Apple.
AI summaryUN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council and global financial institutions, highlighting Africa's lack of permanent representation as a historic injustice. Speaking at the AU-UN summit in Addis Ababa and at a Security Council debate, he warned of rising conflicts, erosion of international law, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the most vulnerable.
AI summaryA massive Russian aerial assault on Kyiv killed at least one person and wounded 31 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which involved over 670 drones and 56 missiles, struck residential areas and civilian infrastructure, prompting Ukraine to urge global leaders to exert pressure on Russia.
AI summarySouth Korea's benchmark KOSPI closed at a record high of 7,981.41 on Thursday, just shy of the symbolic 8,000-point level, buoyed by tech-led gains on Wall Street and hopes for eased U.S.-China tensions during President Trump's visit to Beijing. Trade was heavy, with retail investors and institutions offsetting continued foreign selling.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, expressing a desire to stably manage relations while staking out positions on Taiwan and trade. Trump later took to social media to agree with Xi's assessment of US decline under his predecessor, while highlighting his own administration's achievements.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hopes to convince Beijing to take a more active role in resolving the Iran war crisis, describing the conflict as a 'huge source of instability.' President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade and global issues on the agenda.
AI summaryA New York Times opinion column by Nicholas Kristof citing allegations of rape and sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces, including a claim involving dogs, has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli officials who call it a blood libel. Coverage focuses on the column’s reliance on Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, which Israeli ministries link to Hamas, and on competing reports about sexual violence connected to the conflict. Dawn presented the allegations as a damning indictment while Jerusalem Post pieces challenged their evidentiary basis.