China is a country in Asia, home to the world's second-largest population and is the third largest country in the world by area.
As one of the oldest countries in the world, China's history spans thousands of years to the early days of civilization. In modern times, the country, now known as the People's Republic of China and under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is considered a global superpower and the chief rival of the United States. It boasts one of the world's largest militaries, with one of the largest navies, air forces, and armies on Earth, as well as the second-largest economy on Earth.
China's capital city is Beijing and its largest city by population is Shanghai. Its current leader is President Xi Jinping.
With shifts in global power accelerating, conflicts such as the one between India and Pakistan are more important.
China is Russia's biggest trading partner and has thrown Moscow an economic lifeline that has helped it navigate Western sanctions.
This is important, firstly, because it is a statement that China is making more military inroads in the region. Second, Egypt is a neighbor of Israel and also a US ally.
Analysts say the 18-day drills also help Egypt assert itself as a major regional power among the Arab nations and North Africa amid growing regional turbulence.
We urge WHO and all relevant parties to recognize Taiwan’s considerable contributions to global public health and the human right to health.
The collapse of the Indus Waters Treaty risks plunging South Asia into a hydro-political crisis due to Pakistan’s 'weaponization of a goodwill agreement.'
The Trump administration stands at a pivotal moment to reverse this course and act in a way that Beijing and Tehran cannot anticipate.
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Spending across the Middle East reached an estimated $243 billion in 2024, increasing 15% from 2023, and 19% more than it was in 2015.
The State Department noted that these actions are part of the US's campaign to cut down on Iran's ballistic missile program.
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