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Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, spying on Buddhist group

This marks the second such incident of Chinese nationals being charged under Australia's foreign interference laws, with Australian officials noting the growing issue of foreign espionage.

A general view of the Chinese embassy building in Canberra on February 11, 2026.
 NETAFIM ARE leaders in drip irrigation systems

Chinese billionaire in talks to buy Israeli irrigation giant Netafim, valued at $1.5 billion

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem December 2, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar attends Washington conference on breaking mineral dependency in China

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe


Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say

The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.

A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over possible China deal

"China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’

The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.

This picture taken 26 December 2011 shows the Pentagon building in Washington, DC.

Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up

Exactly where Israel will come out in the quantum race is still up in the air, but the Jewish state is right in the battle.

An artificial diamond for quantum sensory technology  is displayed in June 2025 at the  quantum technology fair World of Quantum.

China coast guard says it rescued Philippine crew near Scarborough Shoal

Thirteen people have been rescued while operations were ongoing, the CCG said in a statement.

China Coast Guard vessels patrol past a Chinese fishing vessel at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, April 5, 2017; illustrative.

WATCH: Vance: US power stops Russia, China from invading Greenland, not Denmark

"Our entire missile defense system could be destabilized if you don't control the Arctic," the vice president told Newsmax's Carl Higbie on Thursday.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026.

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction

Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

China massed fishing fleets in East China Sea in apparent Taiwan blockade test

Ship-tracking data shows that by January 11, about 1,400 Chinese fishing vessels had gathered into a tightly organized rectangular formation stretching roughly 200 miles.

A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel travels near a China Coast Guard vessel as China conducts military drills around Taiwan, in this handout image provided December 30, 2025.

CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll

Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.

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China joins world countries invited to join Trump's Board of Peace

China has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.

An employee at a business centre watches the Chinese national flag being raised, in Beijing, China August 26, 2025.