Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at India striking a trade deal with the United States, the reopening of Gaza’s …
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Iran warns U.S. attack would spark regional war. What’s next for the country? : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAfter President Trump sent an armada to the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned a U.S. attack would spark regional war. The …
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Will Drug Policies in Asia Make a Turn Toward Human Rights in 2026? – The Diplomat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAfter a decade of both horrific human rights violations and progressive reforms in drug policy in Asia, what can we expect in …
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Secret Filming of Women Thrives in China as Officials Silence Activists
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe women and girls are captured on hidden cameras as they use public or school bathrooms, undress in fitting rooms or relax …
Morale was low in a WeChat group of roughly 250 Chinese manufacturers and e-commerce sellers late last April, when combined tariffs on …
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World looking at us as $30 trillion economy, trusted partner: Piyush Goyal | Business News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDays after concluding FTA negotiations with the European Union, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal told The Indian Express countries …
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Why Surging Copper Prices Could Benefit Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWelcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Copper prices soar amid growing global demand and U.S. tariff …
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New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex | Business News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTHE CENTRE’S fiscal arithmetic is set to see a significant transition with the operational target for fiscal consolidation moving to debt-to-GDP ratio …
When U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson last summer to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, political pundits took …
In this episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast, Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent downfall of General …
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Economic Survey flags drying up of FDI/FII flow, Re stability | Business News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogUPGRADING THE economy’s potential growth rate to 7 per cent from 6.5 per cent three years ago, the Economic Survey for 2025-26 …
new video loaded: Starmer and Xi Meet to Reset Ties Between Britain and China transcript Back transcript Starmer and Xi Meet to …
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Russia Halts Attacks on Kyiv but Continues to Target Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWelcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Syria’s historic peace deal, and the next …
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Japan’s Quiet Partnership With Rwanda and the Limits of Non-Conditional Aid – The Diplomat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRwanda, a country located in Sub-Saharan Africa, has made significant strides in economic development following the 1994 genocide. Since then, Rwanda has …
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Economic Survey 2025-26: ‘Economic sobriety’ while ‘running the sprint and marathon together’ | Business News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlog5 min readUpdated: Jan 30, 2026 05:11 PM IST We must acknowledge the breadth and candid presentation of the state of the …
new video loaded: Sad Horse Toy Goes Viral in China A frowny-faced horse plushie, the result of a factory mistake, has become …
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Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions | Russia-Ukraine war News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogUkraine’s Zelenskyy welcomed possible one-week pause after Russian attacks left homes with no heat in plummeting temperatures. Published On 30 Jan 202630 …
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Trump’s New National Defense Strategy on Iran, China, Russia Threats
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWelcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where we have just learned that Chinese President Xi Jinping is a Manchester United supporter, …
Modern electronics depend on semiconductors. A semiconductor is a type of material, typically silicon, used to build integrated circuits like computer chips. …
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UPI-like AI, credit-based fellowship for kids, caution for IT: Economic Survey on AI | Business News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn a departure from global AI development trends, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has proposed creating an ‘AI-OS’ initiative where the government acts …
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China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin | International Trade News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChina’s envoy says Beijing will ‘take measures’ to defend Chinese firm’s interests if Canberra takes over Port Darwin. Published On 29 Jan …
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. …
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Trump says US ready to attack Iran with ‘speed and violence’ | Conflict
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNewsFeed Fears of a US attack on Iran are again heightened after Donald Trump demanded Tehran submit to his demands or face …
European leaders face a puzzle that defies the usual political logic. As U.S. reliability collapses under the second Trump administration, one might …
The European Union has signed what India’s prime minister has called “the mother of all deals” to boost trade with India. For …
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RCEP Was a Major Breakthrough, But It Still Needs Work – The Diplomat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAs the Asia-Pacific finds itself in the crosshairs of intensifying geoeconomic competition and strategic rivalry, plurilateral agreements provide a crucial safeguard – …
U.S. President Donald Trump’s launch of the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week has been …
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China’s top generals under investigation as country’s leader clears out ranks : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChina announced two of its top generals are under investigation, including the country’s most senior general. Analysts suspect it’s a political purge …
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav attended the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. While there, Mongolia officially joined the U.S.-initiated Board …
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Xi Jinping’s Purges of Generals Are Political Disaster in the Making
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogZhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, two of the most powerful military leaders in China, are now officially in custody. Rumors have buzzed …