Arctic Route Halves Transit Time for China-Europe Shipping
China has concluded its seasonal container shipping operations to Europe via the Northern Sea Route until the summer of 2027, completing eight voyages that carried nearly 8,000…
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China has concluded its seasonal container shipping operations to Europe via the Northern Sea Route until the summer of 2027, completing eight voyages that carried nearly 8,000…
Three people died and 14 others sustained injuries during a massive nighttime drone strike launched against the Russian border city of Belgorod on October 25, 2026.
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck deep beneath the waters near Japan’s Ogasawara Islands, sending light tremors across Tokyo and other prefectures.
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Anti-government protests in Tirana have escalated into violent clashes as demonstrators demand the resignation of Edi Rama over corruption and living costs.