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Azerbaijan arrests 3 citizens on charges of plotting terrorist attack on foreign embassy

Azerbaijan arrests 3 citizens on charges of plotting terrorist attack on foreign embassy

State Security Service says suspects were preparing attack on diplomatic mission, motivated by religious hostility

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China rejects US criticism at UN, says Washington ‘unqualified’ to judge law of sea
27.01.2026

China rejects US criticism at UN, says Washington ‘unqualified’ to judge law of sea

Beijing’s UN envoy reacts to Washington’s remarks on South China Sea

Election campaigning begins in Japan for Feb. 8 polls
27.01.2026

Election campaigning begins in Japan for Feb. 8 polls

Over 1,270 candidates to compete for 465 seats in lower house

China warns of foreign misuse of research ties to obtain biological samples
27.01.2026

China warns of foreign misuse of research ties to obtain biological samples

State Security Ministry says loss of genetic data could expose biotech foundations, threaten national biosecurity

Indian premier says New Delhi, EU reach free trade deal
27.01.2026

Indian premier says New Delhi, EU reach free trade deal

Statement comes ahead of Modi's talks with visiting EU Commission President von der Leyen, EU Council President Costa

China reportedly hacked mobile phones of aides of several British premiers
27.01.2026

China reportedly hacked mobile phones of aides of several British premiers

Allegations come as British Prime Minister Starmer prepares for China trip this week