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China executes ex-financial asset company chief over $157M bribery

China executes ex-financial asset company chief over $157M bribery

Bai Tianhui abused his various positions between 2014 and 2018, says court

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China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to de-escalate tensions, hold dialogue
09.12.2025

China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to de-escalate tensions, hold dialogue

Beijing 'stands ready' to work with international community to continue playing ‘constructive role’ for improvement of Islamabad-Kabul ties, says Foreign Ministry spokesman

Russian cargo ships making themselves 'invisible' to circumvent sanctions: Report
09.12.2025

Russian cargo ships making themselves 'invisible' to circumvent sanctions: Report

Practice is frequent off Belgian coast, where several vessels disappear from tracking systems, reveals joint investigation by international media organizations

Suspected drone battery explosion kills 22 in Indonesia’s capital
09.12.2025

Suspected drone battery explosion kills 22 in Indonesia’s capital

Deceased include 15 women, more victims still feared trapped, according to local media

Deadly clashes displace thousands along Thai-Cambodia border
09.12.2025

Deadly clashes displace thousands along Thai-Cambodia border

2 Southeast Asian neighbors engage in renewed clashes despite a peace deal signed in October in presence of US President Trump