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Secret China training of Russian troops raises new questions over Beijing’s Ukraine role
China says it is neutral on Ukraine. Secret training for Russian troops now forces Europe to reconsider where military cooperation ends.
Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement barring foreign military bases in Pacific
Vanuatu can still accept Chinese investment, but its new Australia pact blocks foreign military bases and puts critical infrastructure under scrutiny.
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions rise as Islamabad claims 29 militants killed near border
Pakistan says 29 militants were killed after the Karachi Rangers attack, but unclear strike locations could reignite conflict with Afghanistan.
China Resources New Energy received $943bn in bids, but can the valuation survive trading?
China Resources New Energy’s record Shenzhen IPO attracted 6.4 trillion yuan in retail bids, turning a $3.6 billion renewable energy listing into a major test of China’s equity market revival.
China says new ethnic unity law can target people overseas as July 1 enforcement nears
China says its ethnic unity law can reach people overseas. The July 1 launch raises new questions over Taiwan, minority rights and global jurisdiction.
Why a Congo mining move could become Trump’s biggest rare earth challenge to China
Find out how the United States’ Congo minerals push could reshape China competition, electric vehicles and defense supply chains today!
China targets MP Materials and USA Rare Earth as trade conflict moves into critical minerals
China has blocked dual-use exports to MP Materials, USA Rare Earth and other US entities, escalating the conflict over critical minerals and defence.
Taiwan launches five-day combat readiness drill as Chinese military flights increase
Taiwan is preparing for a Chinese drill to become an attack without warning. The five-day exercise will test whether its forces can move fast enough.
BMW says mass layoffs are not planned, so where will 7,700 roles disappear?
BMW is preparing workforce discussions after cutting its 2026 outlook, putting jobs, manufacturing localisation and the new chief executive’s cost strategy under investor scrutiny.
NATO agrees to modernise nuclear capabilities as alliance prepares for Ankara summit
NATO defence ministers have committed to modernising the alliance’s nuclear capabilities and strengthening its planning systems, reinforcing deterrence ahead of the July summit in Ankara. The declaration carries strategic weight, although it does not specify new weapons, deployment locations, expenditure or implementation deadlines.