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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to discuss escalating global tensions with Trump next week

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to discuss escalating global tensions with Trump next week

Sanae Takaichi to leave Wednesday for first visit to Washington since taking office

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China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran after killing of schoolgirls amid US-Israeli attacks
13.03.2026

China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran after killing of schoolgirls amid US-Israeli attacks

Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iranian Red Crescent after at least 150 schoolgirls killed on Feb. 28 when US, Israel initiated military attacks on Iran

China urges US to halt fresh arms sales to Taiwan
13.03.2026

China urges US to halt fresh arms sales to Taiwan

Reports suggest Washington could approve major arms package, including interceptor missiles, for Taipei

China, Vietnam to hold first joint meeting of foreign, defense, security ministers
13.03.2026

China, Vietnam to hold first joint meeting of foreign, defense, security ministers

Beijing’s top diplomats and security officials to visit Hanoi for inaugural “3+3” strategic dialogue next week

Sri Lanka repatriating remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US strike
13.03.2026

Sri Lanka repatriating remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Bodies recovered after attack on Iranian warship in Indian Ocean as regional tensions escalate following US-Israel strikes on Iran

China approves 1st implantable brain-computer interface device
13.03.2026

China approves 1st implantable brain-computer interface device

Brain implant developed by Neuracle helps paralyzed patients grasp, hold objects in clinical trials