China warns of espionage threat through consulting firms – World News Network
This disclosure coincides with Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent meeting with American CEOs, attempting to assuage concerns and affirm China's commitment to openness for business amidst economic uncertainties and authoritarian signals from the government.
Opposition secures major victories in Turkey’s local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan – World News Network
The results showcased the Republican People's Party (CHP) retaining its grip on key urban areas, dealing a setback to Erdogan's ambitions of reclaiming control over these pivotal territories.
Assassination of Russian defector raises suspicions of covert hit operations: Report – World News Network
Kuzminov, who defected from Russia to Ukraine, committed an act deemed unforgivable by Russian President Vladimir Putin: treachery. Last summer, he flew his Mi-8 military helicopter into Ukrainian territory, delivering the aircraft and a cache of secret documents to Ukrainian intelligence operatives.
More than 2,700 arrests made since start of Israel’s ‘war’ on violent crime in Arab communities – World News Network
Also since it began, 127 targets defined by the police as major perpetrators of crime in Arab society have had their activities disrupted and the prosecutor's office and the police filed indictments against them.
Israeli military hits building in Lebanon harboring senior Hezbollah figure – World News Network
The IDF described him as a key operative and leader in the anti-tank unit of the Redwan force in the Hezbollah terrorist organisation.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf boycotts Senate elections in Sindh citing widespread rigging – World News Network
Addressing a press conference in Karachi, PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh expressed concerns over the integrity of the Senate elections, saying, "Senate elections are being won through rigging."