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January 26, 2025

Chinese carriers in Pacific show country’s ‘expansionist’ aims, Taiwan says
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The two Chinese aircraft carriers spotted conducting simultaneous operations in the Pacific for the first time send a political message about the country’s “expansionist“ aims, Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo said Wednesday. Japan’s defense minister said the previous day that the appearance of the Chinese aircraft carriers signified Beijing’s intention to further…
Pakistan commences operation to bring back Hajj pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: The first Hajj flight arrived in Islamabad from the holy land of Hijaz, according to Aftab Gillani, Airport Manager at Islamabad International Airport. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-732 landed from Jeddah carrying 340 pilgrims. The flight touched down at 3:12 AM. Federal Minister for Parliament Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, along with…
Depleted German rare-earth and magnet importers await China moves
HAMBURG, Germany — Germany’s importers of rare-earth minerals and magnets are keenly awaiting details after Beijing said last week that it would fast-track approvals of exports to European companies. Two key importers told Nikkei Asia that Chinese export controls over seven rare earths — implemented April 4 in retaliation for Washington’s wide-ranging trade tariffs —…
Nation faced intense challenges over past 15 months: PM
Nation faced intense challenges over past 15 months: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged that Pakistan has endured significant challenges over the past 15 months, with the burden falling primarily on the common man. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said that the salaried class carried the burden in the previous budget.…
Japan’s Marelli files for Chapter 11 as debt workout plan stalls
TOKYO — Japanese auto parts maker Marelli Holdings announced Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection through a U.S. court, after negotiations for a private debt workout stalled. Marelli, owned by U.S. investment company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, intends to select a new sponsor to rebuild its business while continuing operations, with its assets…
Austrian police search for answers after mass shooting in school
Austrian authorities were searching Wednesday for answers to why a 21-year-old gunman shot dead 10 people in a rampage at his former high school before killing himself, one of the worst outbreaks of violence in the country’s modern history. Police said the man, armed with a shotgun and a pistol, acted alone. They are scouring…
Peshawar shaken by 4.7 magnitude earthquake
Peshawar shaken by 4.7 magnitude earthquake PESHAWAR: Tremors felt in Peshawar as earthquake hit Hindu Kush region, according to the Seismological Center. The mild tremors were felt in Peshawar. The center reported that the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan. The epicenter…
Qualcomm launches AI R&D center in Vietnam
HANOI — U.S. semiconductor maker Qualcomm has opened a R&D center for artificial intelligence in Vietnam, following its acquisition of Movian AI, a research unit of local conglomerate Vingroup. The center, the first of its kind for Qualcomm in Southeast Asia, is part of the company’s global AI research team and will focus on advancing…