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India, EU agree on landmark free trade deal

India, EU agree on landmark free trade deal

Agreement between South Asian nation, 27-member bloc dubbed ‘mother of all deals,’ likely to be signed later this year

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China warns of foreign misuse of research ties to obtain biological samples
27.01.2026

China warns of foreign misuse of research ties to obtain biological samples

State Security Ministry says loss of genetic data could expose biotech foundations, threaten national biosecurity

Indian premier says New Delhi, EU reach free trade deal
27.01.2026

Indian premier says New Delhi, EU reach free trade deal

Statement comes ahead of Modi's talks with visiting EU Commission President von der Leyen, EU Council President Costa

China reportedly hacked mobile phones of aides of several British premiers
27.01.2026

China reportedly hacked mobile phones of aides of several British premiers

Allegations come as British Prime Minister Starmer prepares for China trip this week

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Java region
27.01.2026

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Java region

There are no immediate reports of casualties or major damage

China urges citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan
26.01.2026

China urges citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan

Travel notice comes amid strained ties between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan