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China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows ‘real limits’ of its leverage, analyst says
Chinese officials said to have been ‘anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:
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Why India’s Northeast Frontier is More Vulnerable Than Its Western Border with Pakistan
Conflicts in the Northeast are multilayered and covert, ranging from the political and social to the environmental, and with cross-border linkages.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:India opens new BrahMos missile plant amid growing export demand and regional tensions
The new facility in Lucknow will produce up to 100 missiles a year and aims to strengthen India’s export capacity and military readiness.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:How did China’s J-10C match up to French Rafale in India-Pakistan aerial clash?
Claims that Indian-owned fighters were shot down by Pakistan’s Vigorous Dragon jets suggest significant firsts for both aircraft.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China’s humanoid robot makers lack unified ‘end-to-end’ AI system, Unitree CEO says
That system allows robots to execute general tasks, which dispenses with running separate programs for specific activities.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China hero rips open door of burning car, saves injured driver moments before blast
Brave rescuer says muscle strength built up lifting heavy fertiliser bags at work allowed him to tear open door of blazing vehicle.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 12th – Midday
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Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:New world of work requires new minds
Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers
South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:EU Defence Commissioner calls for more integration with Ukraine defence industry
The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong activist loses appeal over prison letter but gets lighter sentence
Court upholds Owen Chow’s conviction for unauthorised delivery of complaint letter against prison service, but replaces jail sentence with fine.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:India, Pakistan and the theatre of nationalist violence
The Partition’s wound has been reopened as the rulers of the two countries resort to violence for their own ends.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Cat in China holds onto window railings to escape fire
The cat only sustained burns to its fur and is in hospital for observation.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Ajai Sahni on India’s Military Strikes on Pakistan
Covert operations are “far more effective in weakening the terrorist infrastructure and enterprise in Pakistan, but only if they cover the full spectrum of covert instrumentalities available.”
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Nepal: Ensure Credible Transitional Justice Appointments
Click to expand Image Nepalese human rights activists and relatives point to photographs of disappeared persons at an event to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, in Kathmandu, August 30, 2011. 2011 AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha (Geneva) – TheNepal government should urgently heed the demands of conflict victims and amend the process for appointing commissioners to the country’s two transitional justice bodies,...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China’s first Corgi police dog causes stir after snatching sausage from child while on duty
While Fuzai has participated in major events like the Weifang International Kite Festival and gained over 400,000 followers online, his career has been marked by playful mishaps.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco takes hit due to lagging oil prices
Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Millennial entrepreneur raised $2 million for a money-saving app for immigrants
Nina Mohanty, a 32-year-old fintech entrepreneur, says Bloom Money is a "fight for a more diverse formal financial system."
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Auditor General Kamuhire On Recovery of Wasted Funds, Preventing Losses
[New Times] Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire, on Tuesday, May 6, presented to Parliament his report on public finance management and use for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Chaos, Accusations, and Courtroom Battles - Mzuzu High Court to Rule On Explosive MCP Primaries Dispute
[Nyasa Times] A political inferno is raging in Mzimba Central as the fate of a disputed Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary election now lies in the hands of the Mzuzu High Court -- after violence, backdoor maneuvers, and bitter accusations shook the party to its core.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Journalist or Just a Blogger? Why That Question Misses the Point, By Joshua Olufemi
[Premium Times] Nine years ago, we were on the verge of launching the NextGen Journalism programme. This initiative emerged from our examination of what mass communication students were being taught in the classroom, which revealed a significant gap that would hinder their competitiveness in the job market. To address this issue, we decided to refine the educational process. We gathered seven lecturers from different...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Koffa Resigns Today
[Liberian Observer] In a dramatic turn of events at the Capitol today, Speaker J. Fonati Koffa informed the Rule of Law Caucus of the House of Representatives that he will step down as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, effective 12 noon on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US-China tariff truce gives Asia time and space to reset
The US and China have agreed to sharply lower tariffs for the next 90 days, offering a crucial pause in a trade war that is straining global supply chains and testing the patience of capital markets. The deal, struck in Geneva, Switzerland, and announced on Monday (May 12), cuts US tariffs on Chinese goods from […] The post US-China tariff truce gives Asia time and space to reset appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs for 90 days
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Tricky portfolios and rising stars: the biggest moves in Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle
Here are the most important changes – among almost two dozen – in Labor’s ministry reshuffleFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPromotions, sideways moves, opportunities for rising stars and a few unsavoury dumpings – all features of Anthony Albanese’s new ministry to lead Australia...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Buddhist statue stolen from Japanese temple returned from South Korea after 13 years
The stolen relic’s return highlights the easing of tensions between the nations.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:No ‘confirmed second term’ for Malaysian PM Anwar, minister warns, as party rift widens
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says PKR has squandered its clean image, amid nepotism claims linked to moves to promote Anwar’s daughter.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Northeastern States Unveil New Grid Planning Strategy in Attempt to Regain Control Over Energy Future
Maryland and eight other Northeastern states last month released a first-of-its-kind transmission action plan. Experts view it as a direct response to years of frustration with regional grid operators over stalled clean energy projects and surging electricity costs that states say undercut their climate mandates and reflect the outsized influence of private utility interests. Known […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Should Pittsburgh’s Water Stay Public? Residents Will Get to Vote on It
PITTSBURGH, Pa.—In a state where far more people get their drinking water from private companies than the national average, Pittsburgh voters will decide this month whether to ensure their water and sewer service remains publicly owned and operated. The referendum, on the ballot as part of the May 20 mayoral primary elections, would amend the […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar
US media have reported that the Trump administration is set to accept a new Air Force One from Qatar as a gift. Trump has called the deal a "transparent transaction," but critics point to likely conflicts of interest.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Africa: All of Africa Today - May 12, 2025
[allAfrica] Embattled Liberian House Speaker Set To Step Down
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Queensland Labor expels MP after LNP raises domestic violence allegations
Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan responds with defiant statement accusing Labor MPs of ‘cheap political move’ against himGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland Labor has voted to expel one of its members from caucus in a move labelled “unprecedented” by the state party’s leader, Steven Miles.The member for Stafford, Jimmy Sullivan, was subsequently ejected from the Labor party entirely...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee denies ‘idiot’ Chinese comment: ‘definitely not what I said’
Eleanor Lee addresses a leaked audio controversy, denying derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals, expressing gratitude for her career in China.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China’s long, nagging property market downturn nears stabilisation: analysts
S&P says primary home prices this year are set to drop 1 per cent nationwide, coupled with a 2 per cent fall in primary sales volume.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Modi warns India monitoring Pakistan closely
In his first remarks after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Prime Minister promised strong retaliation for future attacks. Meanwhile, military officials held talks regarding the ceasefire.
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