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Today's headlines China's key political event, the “Two Sessions”, opens in Beijing in the presence of Xi Jinping; Philippine House Justice Committee declares Sara Duterte's impeachment charges “well-founded”; Tokyo High Court confirms dissolution of the Unification Church. Shocking infanticide case reopens debate on abortion rules in South Korea.

Today's healines: the UN reports 42 civilian casualties in Afghanistan in the Islamabad raids; India and Canada sign agreements, including on nuclear power, after the breakdown in relations over the assassination of the Sikh leader; The Malaysian Parliament rejects Anwar's proposed two-term limit for the prime minister; Patriarch Kirill of Moscow also sends a message of condolence to Khamenei.

Other news: a Chinese citizen is among the victims of the bombings in Tehran. In a phone call to Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Modi, under pressure after his trip to Israel, calls for a “rapid end to hostilities”. Off the radar of the mainstream media, the war between Pakistan and Afghanistan also continues. In Japan, negotiations on the treaty against plastic pollution resume. New regulations to protect the Great Wall of China.

Today's news: Second night of Pakistani raids on Afghanistan, with Islamabad reporting 331 Taliban fighters killed. The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily lifts the ban on international NGOs in Gaza. An exiled activist will continue to fight for democracy in Hong Kong even after her father is sentenced to eight months in prison. South Korean President Lee will sell his private home to encourage the fight against real estate speculation.

Today’s news: Beijing removes nine more military officers from the National People’s Congress weeks after the dismissal of General Zhang Youxia. The Philippines, the United States and Japan conduct drills in the South China Sea. Oman: “significant steps” in talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. A school textbook banned in India for referring to corruption within the judiciary.

Today's headlines: Jimmy Lai wins appeal against 2022 fraud conviction, but remains in prison for national security law conviction. Burmese rebels of the Arakan Army (AA): 17 civilians killed by army air strike in Rakhine. International Committee for the Protection of Journalists: Israeli army killed 84 journalists in 2025. OpenAI bans China-linked account for operations against Sanae Takaichi.

Today's news: new clashes on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, Bangkok opens fire and stops three Cambodian fishermen at sea. Modi visits Israel: security and economic agreements discussed. South Korea's birth rate rises for the second consecutive year. Malaysia has blocked the Grindr and Blued dating sites for LGBTQ+ people.

Today's headlines: Yoon Suk-yeol has appealed against his life sentence for insurrection; A group of countries including Saudi Arabia, France and Spain oppose Israel's decision on the West Bank land registry, which will allow the expansion of illegal settlements; India has blocked a journalist's X account. Vietnam has shut down major illegal streaming sites.

Today's headlines: Hong Kong Court of Appeal rejects appeal by 12 pro-democracy activists; Talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman, to be held in Geneva on Thursday 26th; Kim Jong Un remains general secretary; state media: improved deterrence, nuclear programme key; In 2025, Singapore increased entry bans on foreigners due to security risks.

Today's headlines: India, four arrests in Jharkhand for the murder of a woman accused of witchcraft, burned alive with her son. Deadly virus and bacterial infections have killed at least 72 tigers in Thailand. Chinese scientists have created an environmentally friendly water-based battery. US considers reopening embassy in Damascus after 14 years.

Today's headlines: two years and eight months added to the prison sentence of a Thai activist accused of violating the lèse-majesté law; Deutsche Welle journalist arrested in Turkey; The ninth Party Congress has begun in North Korea; Mining and oil production decline in Kazakhstan.

Today's headlines: Maharashtra removes reserved quotas for Muslim communities from its records; Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte refuses to appear before the International Criminal Court; Indonesia signs 11 trade agreements with the United States; Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan hold summit on combating cigarette smuggling.