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China's Kling AI Quietly Challenges OpenAI's Video Dominance
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China's Kling AI Quietly Challenges OpenAI's Video Dominance

Kuaishou's Kling AI video platform reaches 12M users and significant revenue, positioning China as a serious competitor in AI video generation against OpenAI's Sora.

Japan's First Female PM Faces Reality Check Before Crucial Vote
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Japan's First Female PM Faces Reality Check Before Crucial Vote

Sanae Takaichi's approval ratings slip as voters question her economic plans and Unification Church ties ahead of Japan's most unpredictable election in years.

K-Pop Star Cha Eun-woo Apologizes for $14M Tax Evasion Allegations
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K-Pop Star Cha Eun-woo Apologizes for $14M Tax Evasion Allegations

ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo issues first public apology over massive tax assessment while serving mandatory military duty, highlighting K-pop industry's financial transparency challenges

When Pandas Leave: The Hidden Language of Diplomatic Breakdown
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When Pandas Leave: The Hidden Language of Diplomatic Breakdown

Japan's last two giant pandas return to China amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, ending 52 years of panda diplomacy. What does this symbolic departure really signal about the future of China-Japan relations?

Gaza Border Reopening Hinges on One Body's Recovery
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Gaza Border Reopening Hinges on One Body's Recovery

Israel agrees to reopen Gaza-Egypt crossing only after completing search for last hostage's remains, highlighting complex dynamics in Trump's peace plan implementation.

China's New Carrier Dock Could End Naval Gaps in Disputed Waters
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China's New Carrier Dock Could End Naval Gaps in Disputed Waters

China begins operating a new dry dock at Yulin Naval Base in Hainan, potentially eliminating aircraft carrier gaps in the South China Sea and enabling greater power projection into the Indian Ocean.

China Warns Citizens Against Japan Travel as Taiwan Remarks Spark Diplomatic Row
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China Warns Citizens Against Japan Travel as Taiwan Remarks Spark Diplomatic Row

China has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan ahead of Lunar New Year, citing security concerns amid ongoing tensions over PM Takaichi's Taiwan comments.

Xi Purges His Inner Circle as Power Consolidation Reaches Peak
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Xi Purges His Inner Circle as Power Consolidation Reaches Peak

Chinese President Xi Jinping's investigation into his longtime ally General Zhang Youxia marks an unprecedented purge reaching his innermost circle, signaling a profound shift in Chinese politics and military command.

South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Push Signals Alliance Revolution
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South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Push Signals Alliance Revolution

Defense talks reveal Seoul's ambition for nuclear submarines and wartime control. A strategic shift that could reshape Northeast Asian power dynamics and redefine the US-ROK alliance.

Great Powers' Self-Inflicted Wounds: Is India the Only Exception?
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Great Powers' Self-Inflicted Wounds: Is India the Only Exception?

As the US, China, and Russia grapple with self-imposed crises, India emerges as the sole bright spot among major powers. An analysis of how great power missteps are reshaping global order.

US Pressures Iraq to Choose Sides as Government Change Looms
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US Pressures Iraq to Choose Sides as Government Change Looms

Secretary of State Rubio calls Iraqi PM al-Sudani, praising ISIS detainee transfers while urging distance from Iran. A test of Middle Eastern diplomatic realignment?

The Dragon and Elephant Dance Together as Trump's Trade War Reshapes Asia
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The Dragon and Elephant Dance Together as Trump's Trade War Reshapes Asia

Xi Jinping and Modi rebuild China-India ties after four years of border tensions, driven by shared concerns over Trump's aggressive tariff policies.