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May 27 2026POLITICS

Russia Lets Banks Fight Back Against Drones

Russia has adopted a new law that gives its central bank and major banks the right to set up defense systems and arm employees so they can stop drone attacks without involving military forces. The law, approved by the lower house of parliament, is a response to the frequent drone strikes launched fr

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Space Plans: A Year in Orbit and a Race to the Moon

China is gearing up for a major space mission this weekend, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station for a year-long stay. This isn’t just a routine trip—it’s a test of human endurance in space, with one crew member staying far longer than China has ever attempted before. The mission a

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy Over War: How the U. S. -China Meeting Could Change Iran’s Future

China’s relationship with Iran isn’t just about oil deals or trade—it’s a complex game where Beijing uses Tehran as a pawn in its bigger strategy. While China pretends to play peacekeeper, it quietly fuels Iran’s military and crackdowns. Reports show China has supplied Iran’s Revolutionary Guards wi

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May 20 2026POLITICS

China Cuts Food Tariffs for U. S. , Still No Clear Plan

China has announced that it will lower duties on American food items as part of a larger trade agreement, but the details are still fuzzy. The decision came after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week, during which the U. S. said China would buy $17 billion of

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia and China’s Deepening Bond Beyond Just Energy

Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation

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May 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Tools Fight Desert Spread in China’s Farmlands

China has started fresh projects to stop farmland from turning into desert, especially in the western province of Xinjiang. Scientists at the local ecology institute are trying new ways to hold back sand, reduce wind damage and tackle salty soils that threaten crops. These experiments are part of a

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Easier Farm Trade Between China and the US?

China and the US have agreed to make it cheaper and simpler to buy and sell farm products between the two countries. This news came after leaders from both nations met in Beijing recently. The goal is to lower taxes on certain goods and solve old problems that have slowed down trade for years. Even

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Armenia under fire for hosting Zelenskiy amid Russia’s growing tensions

Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.

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May 07 2026FINANCE

Russia’s currency moves hint at oil price struggles, not just Middle East chaos

Russia plans to buy foreign cash for the first time since the Ukraine war began, but not as much as experts thought it would. The government will spend 110. 3 billion roubles—mostly in Chinese yuan—between May 8 and June 4 to top up its rainy-day fund. The idea is to keep the rouble from shooting up

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May 05 2026FINANCE

AI‑Driven Tax Audits Push China Toward More Strict Enforcement

China’s new Golden Tax IV system, built on big data and AI, is reshaping how the country collects tax. By linking customs, banking, utilities and company records into one giant database, the system can spot irregularities across all sectors. The move comes as China’s fiscal deficit has grown sharply

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