China Launches State-Backed Venture Funds to Boost Strategic ‘Hard Technology’
China has launched three new venture capital funds aimed at investing in “hard technology” sectors, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Capital contribution plans for...
China Sanctions US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on 10 individuals and 20 U. S. defense firms, including Boeing's St. Louis branch, due to arms sales to...
US Carries Out Strike Against ISIS Militants in Nigeria
The United States conducted a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government. President Donald Trump announced...
Malaysia Court Convicts Ex-PM Najib in Landmark 1MDB Abuse of Power Case
A Malaysian court has found former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in the largest trial linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB...
Zelenskiy Signals Pre–New Year Breakthrough in U.S.-Led Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that key decisions on ending the war with Russia could be made before the New Year, as Kyiv...
From Guns to Ballots: Myanmar Junta’s Electoral Gamble Faces Steep Resistance
Myanmar’s military leadership is attempting a strategic pivot from battlefield dominance to electoral control, but the odds of success remain slim amid ongoing civil...
Cutting the Fuel Line: Ukraine’s Bid to Strangle Russia’s War Economy
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Ukraine launched a coordinated long-range strike on Russian energy infrastructure, using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and domestically produced drones to hit a major...
Moscow Calls U.S. Actions in Caribbean “Piracy and Banditry”
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Russia has sharply escalated its rhetoric against the United States, accusing Washington of reviving “piracy and banditry” in the Caribbean Sea through its...
Syrian Central Bank Announces New Currency, Swap to Begin in 2026
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Syria will begin a currency swap on January 1, 2026, replacing old banknotes with new ones in an effort to restore confidence in...
Russia Proposes Deal to France in Case of Jailed Academic Vinatier
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Russia says it has made a proposal to France regarding the case of jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier, stating that "the ball is...