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China- Russia

China sends submarine to Russia in major first amid expanding joint drills

In a historic first, China has deployed a Kilo-class submarine to dock in Vladivostok as part of the ongoing 'Joint Sea-2025' naval exercises with Russia. The move marks a deepening of military ties between the two nations and highlights their growing alignment amid heightened global tensions.

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EXPLAINER Nuclear weapons

EXPLAINER: Nuclear weapons – a threat to many, possessed by few

Nuclear weapons remain among the most powerful and feared tools in global geopolitics — deadly enough to level cities in seconds, yet only possessed by a handful of countries. Eight decades after they were first used in warfare, fears of a renewed arms race are resurfacing amid growing tensions.

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China visa-free entry

China grants visa-free entry to citizens of 75 countries

China has significantly relaxed its entry restrictions, with establishing unilateral visa-free access and mutual visa exemption arrangements with 75 countries as part of its efforts to streamline visa processes and encourage global engagement.

10:40
Serbia

Serbia’s Vučić to visit China, signals potential meeting with Putin

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to China in early September. The two leaders are expected to participate in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory over Japanese aggression.

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Tsunami risk

8.8 quake off Russia’s Kamchatka triggers Pacific-wide tsunami evacuations

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, has generated 4-metre (13-foot) tsunami waves, prompting evacuations alerts in Japan, Hawaii and other Pacific regions. Authorities across Japan, Hawaii, and China raced to safeguard millions from back-to-back natural threats.

16:57
AI organisation

China proposes new global AI cooperation organisation

China announced on Saturday its intention to establish a global organisation aimed at fostering international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), positioning itself as a counterbalance to the United States in the global AI race.

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