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China denies retaliating against Panama-flagged ships after the U.S. raised concerns about unusually frequent inspections. Beijing instead accuses Washington of seeking a “canal grab.”
The US Senate unanimously approved a funding deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. The measure now heads to the House, where lawmakers are expected to take it up Friday.
Qatar’s prime minister met with U.S. officials to review “close strategic cooperation” between Doha and Washington. The talks come amid heightened regional tensions tied to the ongoing Iran war.
Iran expert Ali Vaez says the US and Iran are in a stalemate where further escalation could lead to catastrophe. He warns that a potential US ground invasion could trigger global economic meltdown.
Nepal’s Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, was sworn in as prime minister after his party’s landslide election win. Ahead of taking office, he delivered his first nation-to-nation message in rap.
China denied retaliating against Panama-flagged ships, saying it has not intensified inspections. It instead accused Washington of trying to seize control of the Panama Canal.
China’s market regulator urged firms such as BYD and CATL to compete “healthily” overseas as accusations of unfair competition, subsidies, and dumping intensify. The guidance aims to reduce friction while Chinese EV and battery makers expand globally.
China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University says hypersonics researcher Yan Hong died at 56 after an illness. The news comes as his university remains on US sanctions lists over alleged military-related research ties.
Beijing’s top Hong Kong and Macau affairs official, Xia Baolong, has completed a five-day visit to Greater Bay Area cities including Guangzhou, Zhaoqing and Foshan to explore ways of deepening Hong Kong’s integration into China’s national development blueprint.
El alcalde Mayer Mizrachi trasladó su despacho a Las Garzas para atender inquietudes de la comunidad. Lo hizo en medio de su denuncia por la falta de respuesta del Gobierno Central sobre los fondos de la Descentralización.
A U.S. AI conference apologized after a sanctions-related participation policy appeared to exclude U.S.-sanctioned entities, sparking China-based calls for a boycott. Organizers clarified the restriction was narrower than first interpreted.
China’s Politburo has approved new rules for local Communist Party committees, demanding officials uphold a “correct view” of political performance. The move reinforces central control over regional governance priorities.
Ukraine says it has signed a “mutually beneficial” defense deal with Saudi Arabia, pointing to Kyiv’s counter-drone expertise. The announcement comes amid heightened regional security pressures tied to the Iran-linked conflict environment.
France condemned the IOC’s new policy excluding transgender women from Olympic female events as a “step backwards,” while President Donald Trump praised the move. The dispute intensifies global debate over eligibility and fairness in women’s sport.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traded barbs with G7 diplomats over Ukraine and Iran, challenging Europe’s willingness to back Trump’s demand for military help in the Gulf. The clash signals widening strain over alliance burden-sharing.
Austria plans stricter age rules for social media, including a ban for children under 14. Officials cite concerns about addiction and ill-health as they push for stronger regulation.
Justin Lin Yifu says China can absorb economic shocks from the Iran war and still meet its annual growth target. He also warned China is preparing for possible US trade-deal reversals.
IOMed’s secretary general Teresa Cheng argues that mediation offers a flexible, pragmatic alternative to arbitration and litigation for disputes tied to long-term investment. The pitch was made at the Boao Forum for Asia.
Yemenis fear their country could face economic fallout if US-Iran tensions escalate, even though the Iran-allied Houthis have not yet joined the conflict. The main concern is potential attacks on Red Sea shipping.
A Hong Kong court has remanded 10 more defendants in custody in the JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case, bringing the total prosecuted to 26. Authorities allege the scandal involved HK$1.6 billion in losses and more than 2,700 victims after it emerged in 2023.