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Trump's Board of Peace offers Israel a new alternative to the untrustworthy UN - opinion

If Israel acts wisely and courageously, it can become an architect of a more supportive international reality.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.
A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.

Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over possible China deal

This picture taken 26 December 2011 shows the Pentagon building in Washington, DC.

Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’


US asks Lebanon to return undetonated GBU-39 bomb, fearing it could reach Russia, China - report

The GBU-39 is a glide bomb manufactured by Boeing. Once launched, it deploys wings and can glide up to 110 km, despite lacking its own engine.

 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)

Three Chinese citizens killed in Tajikistan by grenade-carrying drone from Afghanistan

One other Chinese national was wounded in the attack, which took place on Wednesday evening in Tajikistan's southwestern Khatlon province.

Tajikistan and China flags.

Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94

Police said they have arrested three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter for using unsafe materials.

Smoke rises as a deadly fire, which broke out yesterday, continues to burn at Wang Fuk Court housing complex, in Hong Kong, China November 27, 2025.

European nations commits to 30% rise in space spending to compete with US and China

The European Space Agency asks its 23 member states for over 20 billion euros to fund satellites and research programs.

 Cargo space craft and Earth.

Deadly Hong Kong apartment fire leaves 65 dead, and hundreds missing

"We bought this building more than 20 years ago," said a 51-year-old resident surnamed Wan. "All of our belongings were in this building, and now that it has all burned like this, what’s left?"

Firefighters work to extinguish flames, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025.

Trump team seeks Taiwan's help to train US chip plant workers, sources say

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Taiwan to invest in US chip plants to boost its semiconductor industry.

Students dressed in white protective suit and a face mask visit a clean room as part of a summer camp organised by US chip designer Synopsys with the goal to attract more youth to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 18, 2025.

At least 44 dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

It is believed that the use of bamboo scaffolding, which the city began phasing out earlier this year, contributed to the quick spread of the fire.

Wong 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025

Returning to China is not an option for Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai

President Xi told Trump that he sees Taiwan returning to China as part of Beijing's world vision.

Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) party attend a rally against the recall campaign ahead of Saturday's vote for lawmakers, in Taipei, Taiwan July 25, 2025.

Seized Chinese drones to be used as shotgun targets in massive US counter-drone drill

The 500 Chinese-made drones will be used for target practice in the largest counter-drone destruction event held in the United States

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25, state media reports

The Shenzhou-22 will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, state news agency Xinhua reported, as with all other recent Shenzhou missions.

A Long March-7 Y5 rocket carrying Tianzhou-4 cargo spacecraft, with supplies for the Chinese space station under construction, takes off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, China May 10, 2022