Category: Foreign News
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China’s Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion in 2025 Despite US Tariff War
China’s trade surplus reached an all-time high of nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, according to official customs data released on Wednesday, showing remarkable resilience in the face of an ongoing trade war with the United States. Despite aggressive US tariffs targeting Chinese goods, exports rose 5.5 percent year-on-year, totaling $3.77 trillion. This growth reflects Beijing’s
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Kim Yo Jong Rules Out Any Chance of Improved Ties With South Korea Amid Drone Dispute
North Korea’s powerful leader-in-waiting, Kim Yo Jong, has firmly dismissed any possibility of improved relations with South Korea, following recent tensions along the border. The younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a top official in the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, Kim rebuked claims that Pyongyang was leaving room for further
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Two Dead After Crane Collapses Onto Highway in Thailand Amid Safety Concerns
Samut Sakhon, Thailand – Two people have tragically died after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand, just one day after a separate crane accident in Nakhon Ratchasima left 32 people dead and more than 60 injured. The latest incident occurred in Samut Sakhon, a suburb of Bangkok, where the crane was part
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Singapore Opposition Leader Pritam Singh Stripped of Title Following Conviction
Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, has been officially stripped of his title by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong following a conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. The decision comes after a vote in Singapore’s parliament, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). Singh, who is the secretary-general
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ICE Agent Shoots Man in Leg During Minneapolis Incident Amid High Tensions
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis, Minnesota, escalating tensions in the city following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by federal authorities last week. Incident Details The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that federal officers initially pursued the man in a car chase, as
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US and UK Reduce Personnel at Al-Udeid Air Base Amid Iran Tensions
The United States and United Kingdom are partially withdrawing personnel from the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest US military base in the Middle East, amid heightened concerns over Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests. The move comes as former US President Donald Trump continues to consider whether military action against Tehran is warranted. Precautionary
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Trump Says “Killing Has Stopped” in Iran Amid Violent Protest Crackdown
US President Donald Trump has stated that he has been informed “the killing in Iran has stopped”, amid growing international concern over Tehran’s violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. While Trump acknowledged the reduction in violence, he did not rule out the possibility of military action should the situation deteriorate. Background: Deadly Crackdown on Iranian Protesters
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At Least 28 Dead After Construction Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Northeast Thailand
A construction crane collapse in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast Thailand, has killed at least 28 people and injured 64, as it fell onto a passenger train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. The accident occurred on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the Sikhio district, about 230 kilometers (143 miles) northeast of the Thai capital, during
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Venezuela Announces Release of Over 400 Prisoners Amid Political Tensions
Venezuela’s top lawmaker, Jorge Rodriguez, announced that more than 400 prisoners have been released from detention, contradicting rights groups’ claims that only 60 to 70 people were freed in recent days. The announcement comes amid heightened political tensions following the January 3 abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces and ongoing international calls
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US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Trump from Seizing Greenland
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from attempting to annex or occupy Greenland, the self-governing Danish territory and NATO member state. The move, formalized as the NATO Unity Protection Act, comes amid mounting concern over Trump’s repeated assertions that the United States should gain control of
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