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  One of the world’s most pivotal maritime chokepoints— the Strait of Hormuz—– has once again emerged as a strategic flashpoint amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament has endorsed a motion to close the strait in direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear and military installations. While formal closure must still receive approval from …

Russia and China have entered into a formal agreement to construct a nuclear-powered facility on the Moon, intended to serve as a critical infrastructure component for the planned International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The two countries signed a memorandum of cooperation earlier this month, outlining their shared responsibilities for the ambitious endeavor. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will contribute the …

The foreign ministers of China and Iran agreed on Saturday that the Middle East should not be a region for external geopolitical competition or conflict among major powers. They emphasized that the region must not become a battleground for nations outside the Middle East. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s new foreign minister, is on his first official visit to China. During his …

Iran’s foreign minister warned on Friday against any “destructive interference” in Syria’s future, emphasizing that the decisions regarding the country’s future should be made solely by its people. Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in Beijing on Friday for his first official visit to China as foreign minister, made the remarks in an article published in the Chinese state media. Both China …

Islamist-led rebels have successfully overthrown Syria’s long-standing leader, Bashar al-Assad, in a rapid offensive. The event has been described as a pivotal moment in Syria’s civil war by the United Nations’ special envoy. Here are global reactions to the situation: China expressed its hope that Syria could quickly return to stability, closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the country. Similarly, …

The United States is considering a major shift in its trade relations with Canada and Mexico, with President-Elect Trump proposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on key imports. This includes critical goods such as crude oil, automobiles, and agricultural products. The proposed tariffs come amid increasing tensions over border security and trade imbalances between the countries. For Canada, the …