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Chinese authorities are using Massistant malware to extract private data from seized phones at border checkpoints, putting travelers and residents at risk.

China outlined a $1.4 trillion technology plan for 2026 to 2030, prioritizing AI, 6G, quantum, fusion, and advanced manufacturing while pledging wider opening and stronger domestic demand.

The UAE has begun construction on a 5.2 GW solar and 19 GWh battery project that will deliver 1 GW of continuous renewable power by 2027, setting a global benchmark for 24/7 clean energy.

Controversy grows as the U.S. quietly deports convicted migrants from multiple countries to Eswatini, raising legal, humanitarian, and diplomatic concerns.

Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus targeting the Syrian military to protect Druze communities amid escalating violence in southern Syria.

Chinese military scientists modeled the rapid effects of three nuclear warheads hitting the same underground target, revealing new advances in attack strategies and strategic defenses.

President Trump accuses Sen. Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud, escalating political tensions as Schiff denies wrongdoing, calling it political retaliation.

Yale historian Sunil Amrith won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for The Burning Earth, a global environmental history that traces five centuries of climate and society.

Obesity-associated cancer deaths in the U.S. have surged threefold since 2005, with sharp rises among women, seniors, and minority populations.

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha stall over territory control and humanitarian aid, as optimism for a quick end to hostilities gives way to deep divisions and ongoing violence.

Israeli warplanes struck Syrian forces in Sweida, vowing to protect the Druze minority after fierce clashes, as Israel declares a 'deep brotherhood' with Druze communities across the region.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Donald Trump Ukraine could 'absolutely' strike Moscow if supplied with long-range weapons, marking a significant shift in US policy and deepening tensions with Russia.

President Trump threatens Russia with 100% secondary tariffs if peace talks fail, while announcing a major NATO-backed weapons deal for Ukraine.

Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s first female prime minister after winning parliamentary votes, securing support through a late deal with Ishin, and preparing for early tests at home and with the United States.

The EU paused plans to sanction Israeli ministers and scale back trade after a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire, reflecting divisions among member states and a shift toward reconstruction.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer moved forward with the Brit Card digital ID plan, citing India’s Aadhaar as a success, while opposition grew over concerns about privacy, scope, and cost.

Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang, whose parity violation insight and Yang-Mills theory reshaped modern physics, died in Beijing at 103, Tsinghua University said.

The State Department confirmed India remained ineligible for the 2026 Diversity Visa lottery due to the five-year 50,000 immigrant threshold, extending a multi-year exclusion as overall immigration volumes stayed high.

A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport, causing thick smoke and the cancellation of all flights. Emergency services responded swiftly to the serious incident.

Australia has firmly rejected US demands for pre-committing military forces to any conflict over Taiwan, emphasizing sovereign decision-making and strategic independence.

President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship ignites controversy, with Rosie O’Donnell caught in the political crossfire as legal and constitutional battles loom.

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel remained determined to recover the remaining dead hostages from Gaza, as delays in returns stirred anger and raised questions over the ceasefire terms.

Russia’s foreign minister warns the US, South Korea, and Japan against forming a security alliance targeting North Korea, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen military ties.

Spain and the EU reject President Trump's threatened tariffs over Madrid’s refusal to accept the latest NATO defense spending target, arguing Spain has significantly grown its defense investment.

Germany’s top intelligence chiefs briefed lawmakers that Russia poses a direct, urgent military threat to Europe, signaling the risk of rapid escalation into open conflict with NATO.
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