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Russia accuses West of attempts to cut off China's access to Indian ocean

Russia accuses West of attempts to cut off China's access to Indian ocean

Secretary of Russian Security Council says West seeks control over Myanmar to block key China-Europe transit route

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Probe into Chinese generals eliminates watered-down combat capability: Army daily
02.02.2026

Probe into Chinese generals eliminates watered-down combat capability: Army daily

‘Resolute’ investigation and punishment of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli removes obstacles hindering ‘development of our cause,’ PLA Daily writes

4-day military operation leaves 177 militants dead in southwestern Pakistan
02.02.2026

4-day military operation leaves 177 militants dead in southwestern Pakistan

Security swoop continues across Balochistan province following Saturday's attacks that also killed 31 civilians, 17 security personnel

India dismisses Epstein files as 'trashy ruminations'
02.02.2026

India dismisses Epstein files as 'trashy ruminations'

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reportedly made reference to Premier Modi, his visit to Israel in email

Russian Security Council head arrives in Myanmar to discuss security, intelligence, military ties
02.02.2026

Russian Security Council head arrives in Myanmar to discuss security, intelligence, military ties

Russian official is expected to meet Myanmar’s top political leadership, including leader Min Aung Hlaing

Beijing decries ‘interrogation, detention, deportation’ of personnel from Chinese firms by US
02.02.2026

Beijing decries ‘interrogation, detention, deportation’ of personnel from Chinese firms by US

China expresses ‘strong’ dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to US actions