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12.01.2026 14:50 The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid an official visit to the Republic of France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg from 04-09 January 2026 reflective of India's growing engagement with Europe.

12.01.2026 14:50 An annual heavyweight anti-corruption documentary series premiered on Sunday, portraying through 12 cases, including details of the bribery case against former minister of agriculture and rural affairs, how discipline inspection agencies in China relentlessly advance the integrated fight against corruption.

12.01.2026 14:50 Tanzania and China have committed to synergizing the implementation of development strategies to boost common development, according to a joint press communique released on Saturday.

12.01.2026 14:50 At the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, Honorable Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Honorable Wang Yi, undertook a visit to Tanzania from 9th to 10th January 2026.

12.01.2026 14:50 At the invitation of Hon. Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of Lesotho, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho from January 10 to 11, 2026.

12.01.2026 14:50 Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi visited Ethiopia from January 7 to 9, 2026. During the visit, His Excellency held talks with H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos.

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12.01.2026 14:50 The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, led the Pakistan delegation at the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, convened to address the grave consequences arising from Israel's recognition of the so-called Somaliland region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

12.01.2026 14:50 The joint maritime exercise "Will for Peace 2026" is set to be held from early to mid January in waters and airspace off the Port of Simon's Town, South Africa, with participation from BRICS member states including China, Russia, and South Africa, according to a written statement released by China's Ministry of National Defense .

12.01.2026 14:50 "Certain individuals in the Philippines have sought to exploit their own fishermen as pawns for maritime infringements, provocations, and sensational propaganda, putting them in an awkward position and without any regard for their livelihoods and safety. These hypocritical and cold-blooded individuals also made unfounded accusations against China," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense at a press briefing

12.01.2026 14:50 "All peace-loving countries and people need to see through the Japanese government's ulterior motives, work together to prevent the revival of Japanese militarism, uphold the post-war international order, and defend peace and stability in the region and the world," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense , at a press briefing on Thursday.

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12.01.2026 14:50 China continues to conduct cognitive warfare against Taiwan, hyping up selected important current events in Taiwan to achieve its strategic goals of "exacerbating internal divisions within Taiwan," "weakening Taiwanese people's will to resist the enemy," "influencing allies' willingness to support Taiwan," and "winning support for China's stance." The NSB has compiled a report titled "Analysis of China's Cognitive Warfare Tactics Against Taiwan in 2025,"

11.01.2026 12:42 Today, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command forces, alongside partner forces, conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria.