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Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Boost Regional Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, as the first stop of his Southeast Asia tour. Welcomed by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi is expected to sign around 40 bilateral agreements. In a…
Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Presidential Runoff
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa secured re-election with 56.13% of the vote in the second-round runoff, defeating leftist candidate Luisa González. Noboa, 37, will serve until 2029 and be sworn in on May 24. Describing the result…
€21B in New Military Aid Pledged to Ukraine
Countries in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have committed over €21 billion in new military aid, British Defense Secretary John Healey announced after a meeting in Brussels co-chaired by Germany and the UK.…
China Hikes Tariffs on US Goods to 125%
China has raised tariffs on US imports from 84% to 125% in response to new US trade measures. The move, announced by China’s State Council Tariff Commission, accuses the US of violating international trade rules and…
Second US Aircraft Carrier Deployed to Middle East
The US military has confirmed the arrival of a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, in the Middle East. It joins the USS Harry S. Truman as part of enhanced regional military presence. Both carriers are conducting…
Zelensky: 155 Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that 155 Chinese nationals are serving in the Russian army, allegedly recruited through social media. He said Ukraine has compiled detailed records, including names and passport numbers, and…
Trump Signals Possible Strike on Iran Over Nuclear Standoff
Former US President Donald Trump warned that military action against Iran is possible if a nuclear deal cannot be reached, adding, “Israel will be very actively involved.” Trump stressed that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and said…
China Hikes Tariffs on US Goods to 84 Percent
China raised tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84% starting April 10, escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute. Beijing also imposed export controls on 12 US firms and added six more to its “unreliable entities list.”
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Houthis Say 18 US Drones Downed Since Gaza War
Yemen’s Houthi forces announced they have shot down 18 US drones, including 10 MQ-9 UAVs, since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023. Spokesman Yahya Saree said the latest drone was downed over Al-Jawf with a locally made missile.…
Trump Defends Tariffs
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. earns nearly $2 billion daily from tariffs and pledged to revive the coal industry. Speaking at a White House event with miners, Trump said tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports…