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Russia, China block US push to expand Sudan arms embargo nationwide at UN
The US wants the embargo extended to all of Sudan, covering both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting since April 2023.
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol finds
Trump’s communist scare tactics ignore his affinity for dictators - opinion
Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing
From Abbey Gate to today: How five years reshaped the Middle East and world policy - analysis
Other trends emerged from 2021 to 2024, including the expansion of economic blocs (BRICS, SCO), growing Russian and Chinese influence, and US allies hedging by working more closely with Beijing.
IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
An IsraAID emergency team is heading to Nepal as the country responds to catastrophic flooding and landslides that have killed hundreds and left nearly 1,000 people missing.
Trump declares national emergency, bans some foreign power equipment over security threats
Last year, Reuters reported that rogue communication devices not listed in product documents had been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by US experts.
Bill Gates plans to press Xi Jinping on global AI safety and restrictions
The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took initiative.
Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 162, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli
Some 384 travelers, including 341 foreign nationals, were reported missing after torrential floods in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said there is no concern that any Israeli tourists were killed.
China's Moonshot AI negotiates Microsoft, Amazon, Google over Kimi K3 revenue sharing - report
IPO-bound Moonshot is seeking up to a 30% share of revenue generated from K3-related services on Microsoft's Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.
China’s quiet rise in the Middle East’s new power struggle - opinion
The new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance signals a shifting Middle East – and China may be the biggest winner as regional powers seek new security partners.
Supporting the death penalty: Where Israel and Hezbollah interests align - opinion
After 22 years without an execution in Lebanon, its Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making it the first Arab country in the Middle East to scrap capital punishment formally.
US Navy reveals ultra-long-range air-to-air AIM-424 Malice missile with over 460 km. range
The missile, which is undergoing testing, is being developed and will be manufactured by Raytheon to give pilots operating from US aircraft carriers the ability to destroy from very long range.
US Navy reveals ultra-long-range air-to-air AIM-424 Malice missile with over 460 km. range
The Navy states its range is “in excess of 250 nautical miles,” placing it well beyond conventional beyond‑visual‑range weapons such as the AIM‑120 AMRAAM.
