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World's First "Air Piracy" Was A 20 Minutes "Cigarette Flight" En Route Macau
Cathay Pacific-operated seaplane, Miss Macao, became the world's first recorded airplane hijacking. In fact, the idea of hijacking didn't even exist at the time. People would call it "air piracy."
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Opinion | China Discovers It Can't Be A Superpower With 'Commitment Issues'
As the dust settles over Iran's shattered facilities, Beijing faces the question it has long tried to avoid: can it remain everyone's partner without becoming someone's adversary?
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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China Hosts Iranian, Russian Ministers Against Backdrop Of 'Momentous Change'
China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
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In A Surprise Announcement, Trump Asks China To 'Keep Buying Oil From Iran'
In a sudden twist in Washington's Iran policy, US President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement shortly after declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of air strikes and missile attacks.
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Hormuz Blockade Threatens Energy Security Of Asia's Largest Economies
Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.
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China Warns Of 'Spillover Of War' Risk In Iran-Israel Conflict
China urged Iran and Israel to de-escalate in order to prevent the "spillover" of their war, as fighting between the two foes raged for the 11th day.
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UN Security Council Meets On Iran As Russia, China Push For A Ceasefire
The U.N. Security Council met on Sunday to discuss U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as Russia, in the Middle East.
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China Evacuates Hundreds Of Citizens As Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates
China has evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and hundreds more from Israel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as evacuees clog border crossings amid the intensifying conflict between the two countries.
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Why We Needn't Worry About Oil Prices Amidst Israel-Iran Conflict (For Now)
The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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China Flexes Military Muscle With East Asian Naval Activity: Report
China deployed large number of naval and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, exerting pressure on the whole of the first island chain amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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Opinion | Why India Should Be Wary As China Tries To 'Realign' Pak And Taliban
While the current status quo gives New Delhi more space and incentive to work with the regime in Kabul, the Emirate's ties with China and Pakistan do pose a huge risk to New Delhi's outreach.
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Trump's Rush To Cut AI Deals In Saudi Arabia, UAE Opens Rift With China Hawks
President Donald Trump's flurry of artificial intelligence deals during his tour of the Middle East is opening a rift within his own administration as China hawks grow increasingly concerned.
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"Groundless": China Dismisses Zelensky's Claims It's Supplying Arms To Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, while also accusing it of producing weapons on Russian territory.
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World's First "Air Piracy" Was A 20 Minutes "Cigarette Flight" En Route Macau
Cathay Pacific-operated seaplane, Miss Macao, became the world's first recorded airplane hijacking. In fact, the idea of hijacking didn't even exist at the time. People would call it "air piracy."
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Opinion | China Discovers It Can't Be A Superpower With 'Commitment Issues'
As the dust settles over Iran's shattered facilities, Beijing faces the question it has long tried to avoid: can it remain everyone's partner without becoming someone's adversary?
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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China Hosts Iranian, Russian Ministers Against Backdrop Of 'Momentous Change'
China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
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In A Surprise Announcement, Trump Asks China To 'Keep Buying Oil From Iran'
In a sudden twist in Washington's Iran policy, US President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement shortly after declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of air strikes and missile attacks.
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Hormuz Blockade Threatens Energy Security Of Asia's Largest Economies
Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.
-
China Warns Of 'Spillover Of War' Risk In Iran-Israel Conflict
China urged Iran and Israel to de-escalate in order to prevent the "spillover" of their war, as fighting between the two foes raged for the 11th day.
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UN Security Council Meets On Iran As Russia, China Push For A Ceasefire
The U.N. Security Council met on Sunday to discuss U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as Russia, in the Middle East.
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China Evacuates Hundreds Of Citizens As Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates
China has evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and hundreds more from Israel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as evacuees clog border crossings amid the intensifying conflict between the two countries.
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Why We Needn't Worry About Oil Prices Amidst Israel-Iran Conflict (For Now)
The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
-
7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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China Flexes Military Muscle With East Asian Naval Activity: Report
China deployed large number of naval and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, exerting pressure on the whole of the first island chain amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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Opinion | Why India Should Be Wary As China Tries To 'Realign' Pak And Taliban
While the current status quo gives New Delhi more space and incentive to work with the regime in Kabul, the Emirate's ties with China and Pakistan do pose a huge risk to New Delhi's outreach.
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Trump's Rush To Cut AI Deals In Saudi Arabia, UAE Opens Rift With China Hawks
President Donald Trump's flurry of artificial intelligence deals during his tour of the Middle East is opening a rift within his own administration as China hawks grow increasingly concerned.
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"Groundless": China Dismisses Zelensky's Claims It's Supplying Arms To Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, while also accusing it of producing weapons on Russian territory.
