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CIA makes recruiting push for spies in China

May 5, 2025

The CIA is stepping up its recruiting efforts in China, releasing two Mandarin-language videos that appeal to government officials who might be open to partnering with the American spy agency. The videos, published on the CIA's YouTube and X accounts, follow fictional men who presumably belong to the Chinese Communist Party, one a senior official […]

How US’s Central Intelligence Agency Is Trying To Recruit Chinese Officials

May 5, 2025

The US's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released two cinematic recruitment videos in a step aimed at deepening its intelligence reach inside China. The videos, which are just over two minutes long and are presented in Mandarin with Chinese subtitles, represent a major shift in the CIA's approach to hiring officials in China. The US […]

Pakistan tests missile weapons system amid India standoff

May 5, 2025

Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, further heightening tensions with India after last month's deadly attack in disputed Kashmir. New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for backing an attack on tourists last month in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparking a fresh stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan's […]

Putin and Xi to sign ‘series’ of deals in Moscow summit

May 5, 2025

Xi Jinping will join Vladimir Putin in Moscow for commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said. The visit, due to take place from May 7 to 10, coincides with heightened tensions between China and the US over severe US trade tariffs and Putin’s order for a three-day truce in Ukraine. Moscow […]

Trump’s promised ‘golden age’ for the US economy is off to a chaotic start

May 5, 2025

Donald Trump promised to usher in a new “golden age” for the US economy – one with lower prices, more jobs and greater wealth. This week, his first quarter report card came in, and the new age is off to a chaotic start. Gross domestic product (GDP) shrank for the first time in three years […]

India and Pakistan face conflict again

May 5, 2025

India and Pakistan are in crisis again – here's how they de-escalated in the past 6 hours ago Share Save Soutik Biswas • @soutikBBC India correspondent Share Save Getty Images Cross-border and aerial strikes by India have become the new norm Last week's deadly militant attack in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian […]

India-Pak Tensions: UN Security Council To Hold Closed Consultations Today

May 5, 2025

Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The UN Security Council will hold closed consultations today to address the rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan seeks to present its case, while India emphasizes cross-border terrorism as justification for susp The United Nations Security Council will hold closed consultations […]

White House’s Lo-Fi MAGA Video Goes Viral, Highlights First 100 Days Of Trump 2.0

May 5, 2025

The White House on Friday launched a "lo-fi" music video as part of its effort to spotlight President Donald Trump's first 100 days back in office. The video, titled "Lo-fi MAGA Video to Relax/Study To," was streamed live across the Trump administration's official YouTube and X channels. Lo-Fi MAGA Video to Relax/Study To ? ??????? […]

How the CIA is trying to lure Chinese spies through Hollywood-style videos

May 5, 2025

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released videos on social media, intending to encourage disillusioned Chinese government officials to share secrets and spy for the United States. The US intelligence agency is trying to rebuild its spy network in the country and is seeking to win over its potential assets with the offer of ‘a […]

China says ready to improve Canada ties after Carney win

May 5, 2025

BEIJING: China said on Tuesday (Apr 29) it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power. "China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit," foreign ministry spokesman Guo […]