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China rejects ‘unreasonable’ Japanese arguments in second letter to UN chief amid tensions over Taiwan

China rejects ‘unreasonable’ Japanese arguments in second letter to UN chief amid tensions over Taiwan

Response by UN envoy Fu Cong comes after letter by Japan that said Tokyo’s defense policy is ‘posture of passive defense’

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Tajikistan says 5 killed, 5 injured due to cross-border attacks from Afghanistan in past week
01.12.2025

Tajikistan says 5 killed, 5 injured due to cross-border attacks from Afghanistan in past week

Tajik president condemns cross-border attacks, instructs officials to take ‘effective measures to resolve situation, prevent recurrence of such incidents’

Pakistan warned over population surge threatening development goals
01.12.2025

Pakistan warned over population surge threatening development goals

Experts say nation of more than 240M adds 4 to 5M people every year and risks missing key economic targets

Bangladesh's ailing ex-Premier Khaleda Zia in 'very critical condition,' say officials
01.12.2025

Bangladesh's ailing ex-Premier Khaleda Zia in 'very critical condition,' say officials

Party spokesperson says 80-year-old Zia, who suffers from multiple health complications, was put on ventilation Sunday night

Australia monitors Chinese naval flotilla in regional waters
01.12.2025

Australia monitors Chinese naval flotilla in regional waters

Beijing says its vessels respect international laws as Canberra tracks their movements

Policeman killed, 6 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan
01.12.2025

Policeman killed, 6 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Incident occurred in Lakki Marwat district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province