Australia paused to show solidarity with the Jewish community as New Year’s Eve festivities rolled across the nation.
Weeks on from the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, hundreds of thousands of people around the Sydney Harbour observed a minute’s…
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10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026 – International Crisis Group
- 10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026 International Crisis Group
- Outlook: Geopolitical Trends and Global Diplomacy in 2026 The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
- It’s not just Taiwan… Five flashpoints that could spark World War Three…
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Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting on water network construction
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting on water network construction
BEIJING, Dec. 31 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang Wednesday chaired a State Council executive meeting at which…
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Pakistan Expresses Concern Over Resurgence of Violence in Yemen
Pakistan expresses deep concern over resurgence of violence in Yemen. Pakistan reiterates its support for the unity and territorial integrity of Yemen, as well as all efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace and…
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Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup
TOKYO — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s main ally, the United States, pushes for more…
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Israel’s allies condemn ban on dozens of aid groups
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Crucial Israeli allies have condemned the country’s “unacceptable” plan to suspend three dozen international aid…
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Nearly 60 female Japanese MPs lobby for more toilets in the nation’s parliament
Nearly 60 female politicians in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
Although the number of women politicians rose at…
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New Zealand’s Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks, Hong Kong changes celebration
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year at a celebration dampened by rain.
South Pacific…
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Ringing in 2026, Xi envisions new chapter of China’s miracle
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his 2026 New Year message in Beijing on Wednesday. [Photo/Xinhua]
BEIJING, Dec. 31 — Summing up tangible progress in 2025, Chinese…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
On New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the internet. The following is the full text of the message:
Greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the…
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