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Chinese President to host South Korean counterpart in New Year amid Japan tensions

The visit marks the second meeting between Mr Xi and Mr Lee in just two months, an unusually short interval that signals China’s keen interest in reinforcing ties with Seoul and…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:05 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Afghan border closure brings down terrorist violence in Pakistan

Terrorist attacks decreased by almost 17 percent in December, preceded by a 9 percent decline in November.

  • Published: January 2, 20268:55 am
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Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Pakistan Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka

This marks the first high-level interaction between India and Pakistan since the Pahalgam terrorist attack and Operation Sindoor. It is not immediately known what the two leaders…

  • Published: January 2, 20268:50 am
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Military drills in Taiwan ‘necessary and justified,’ Chinese official says

Zhang Han, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, added that the drills were aimed at protecting the core interests of the Chinese nation and safeguarding the…

  • Published: January 2, 20268:25 am
  • Author Li Shangyi
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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan, while Chinese President Xi Jinping says 'reunification' cannot be stopped.

  • Published: January 2, 20268:15 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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From sick man to regional security provider: Pakistan’s year of geopolitical openings

After years of strategic drift, 2025 has placed Pakistan in a rare sweet spot where its allies and partners see it as a country that offers them things they value and need.

  • Published: December 30, 202510:51 am
  • Author Uzair M. Younus
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Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship strengthened regional unity amid global uncertainty, says PM Anwar

The Prime Minister, in his capacity as 2025 Asean chair, said the 46th and 47th Asean Summits served as important platforms to unite views and bridge gaps among member states in…

  • Published: December 30, 20259:00 am
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China steps out of diplomatic shadows to take credit for efforts on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

China has multiple strong interests in brokering a lasting ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, not least to protect its extensive strategic investments and economic corridors…

  • Published: December 30, 20258:29 am
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Karachi-Dhaka flights likely from January, says Pakistan’s high commissioner

Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh remained shaky during Sheikh Hasina’s rule. However, following the popular revolt against her government and her subsequent exile,…

  • Published: December 30, 20258:28 am
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Chinese army conducts large-scale drills around Taiwan

During the exercise, the PLA Eastern Theatre Command mobilised fighter jets, bombers, and drones, which were flying over the central parts of the Taiwan Strait, to cooperate with…

  • Published: December 30, 20258:15 am
  • Author Zhao Lei

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