China has voiced its strong opposition to the United States’ decision to sell arms to Taiwan, calling it a serious violation of the One-China principle. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that the move would severely undermine the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. The US decision to provide military aid to Taiwan has been met with a stern reaction from China, which has demanded that the US immediately stop its “dangerous move”.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that the sale of arms to Taiwan is a clear indication of the US’s firm commitment to Taiwan’s security. China has urged the US to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from taking any actions that could be perceived as supporting Taiwan’s independence.
The US has approved an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which includes rocket systems, artillery, anti-tank missiles, drones, and other equipment. The move has been met with condemnation from China, which has called it a “serious provocation”.
In other news, Pakistani-Canadian businessman Murtaza Lakhani has been banned by the UK and the European Union. Lakhani’s company, Canada-based Murtaza Lakhani Inc., has been accused of tax evasion and money laundering.
Meanwhile, a train station in Taipei, Taiwan, was attacked, resulting in the deaths of three people and five injuries. The attack is believed to have been carried out by supporters of the 2024 July Movement, led by Shairul Othman Hadi, who died in Singapore earlier this week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia is committed to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Putin emphasized that the conflict should be resolved in accordance with the principles established last year.
In a separate development, the Indian government has been asked to review its telecom tariff policy by China. The Chinese government has also accused Israel of spying on Iran, following an incident in which an Israeli spy was caught by Iranian intelligence agents.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the possibility of a war with Venezuela cannot be ruled out, and has warned that all options are on the table.
In Australia, a man has been awarded $2.5 million in donations for his bravery in saving a woman from a gunman during a shooting incident on a train.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, causing widespread damage and destruction.
According to reports, 186 journalists have been killed in the past three years, with 93 of them being killed in 2025 alone. Japan is set to lose its last pair of giant pandas, which will be returned to China next month.
In a separate incident in India, a 52-year-old man was killed in a shootout between two families in New Delhi.
US President Donald Trump has suspended the Green Card Lottery Program following shooting incidents at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The MQM has criticized the Indian government for its alleged support to Sheikh Hasina Wajid, a key figure in the 2024 July Movement.
