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‘Abide by one-China principle,’ Beijing tells US over chip deal with Taiwan

‘Abide by one-China principle,’ Beijing tells US over chip deal with Taiwan

China ‘always firmly opposes’ diplomatic allies signing any agreement with China’s Taiwan region,’ says Foreign Ministry

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Yemen appoints top diplomat Shaya Mohsin Zindani as new prime minister
16.01.2026

Yemen appoints top diplomat Shaya Mohsin Zindani as new prime minister

President Rashad al-Alimi accepts resignation of Salim Bin Brik, who becomes economic advisor; Zindani tasked with forming Cabinet

US, Japanese defense chiefs hold talks in Washington
16.01.2026

US, Japanese defense chiefs hold talks in Washington

Pete Hegseth hosts enhanced honor cordon for Shinjiro Koizumi

Azerbaijan, Armenia inspect border railway section
16.01.2026

Azerbaijan, Armenia inspect border railway section

Parties exchange views on technical condition of infrastructure along Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section, according to media reports

Putin has hope in restoring Russia’s ties with South Korea
16.01.2026

Putin has hope in restoring Russia’s ties with South Korea

Russian president says his country stands in solidarity with Cuba, ‘determination to defend their sovereignty and independence with all their might’

Flash floods take cars into sea during severe weather in southeastern Australia
15.01.2026

Flash floods take cars into sea during severe weather in southeastern Australia

Heavy rainfall hit Victoria state as some areas record more than 6.7 inches in 7 hours, highest since 2000