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World Service,29 Dec 2025,49 mins

China holds military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan

Newsday

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Taiwan's presidential office has criticised the upcoming Chinese drills, calling them a challenge to international norms. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has met his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida, the conclusion: positive tones, but the details still to be confirmed. And as Syria tries to strengthen itself after deposing Bashar al assad, are those living in turkey planning to return. We bring you a report from there (Photo: Navy Force helicopter under the Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army takes part in military exercises; Credit: Reuters)

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