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China protests erupt against Xi’s regime
China protests have erupted against Xi’s regime, as the nation’s leader meet for the Communist Party congress
China protests have erupted across the country, attacking President Xi Jinping and China’s Covid restrictions.
This comes just days before the nation’s leaders meet for their historic Communist Party congress.
It comes as Xi gets set to take on an unprecedented third term in office.
China’s capital has been placed under tight security ahead of a major Communist Party meeting that is being held later this week.
Thousands of police officers have been deployed on the streets and security checks are being carried out at train stations and airports.
Online content is being heavily censored during this period, with social media platforms such as Weibo and WeChat blocked.
China’s economic plan
The ruling party is set to unveil its new five-year plan. It will guide China’s economic and social development over the next five years.
The Communist Party is also expected to rubber-stamp Xi’s third five-year term as president.
This prospect of Xi staying in office indefinitely has led to some discontent among party members. Many are unhappy with his authoritarian style of leadership.
Online frustration has been mounting in recent days over strict security measures. People are unhappy about the Covid restrictions ahead of the congress.
Thousands of people have been forced into quarantine. While others have had their movements restricted or had their homes sealed off by authorities.
The heavy-handed security crackdown has led to comparisons with past Congresses held during times of political turmoil. Such as during the Cultural Revolution or following the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
While protests are relatively rare in China, there seems to be growing dissatisfaction within the country. This is mainly directed towards those in charge.
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NASA’s Artemis II launch: Argentina joins first crewed moon mission in 50 years
NASA’s Artemis II rocket is ready for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, featuring Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket is ready for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, featuring Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket has arrived at Kennedy Space Center, marking the first crewed Moon mission in more than five decades.
The mission will carry a crew of four astronauts on a ten-day journey around the Moon, with a wet dress rehearsal scheduled for February 2 to test all systems.
In a historic moment for Latin America, Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite will join the Artemis II mission as secondary cargo. Developed through a collaboration of Argentine institutions, ATENEA will collect crucial data on radiation and communications systems in space, making Argentina the only Latin American country contributing to this milestone mission.
The Artemis II mission will also validate life support and spacecraft systems ahead of Artemis III, NASA’s planned crewed lunar landing in 2027. With the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft now on Launch Pad 39B, excitement is building for this next giant leap in space exploration.
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Iran warns U.S. retaliation as protest death toll soars — executions feared, nationwide unrest
Iran warns of severe retaliation against U.S. strikes, amid escalating tensions and internal unrest.
Iran warns of severe retaliation against U.S. strikes, amid escalating tensions and internal unrest.
Iran has issued a stark warning of a severe response to any U.S. military strike, with leaders stressing that military action would be treated as an act of war.
President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioned that attacks on strategic sites or leadership figures could trigger retaliation against U.S. and allied forces in the region — including potential targets in Israel and American bases. These warnings come as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate amid sustained unrest across Iran.
The backdrop for this diplomatic brinkmanship is a bitter standoff between Tehran and the U.S., with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly debating options for intervention and criticising Iran’s leadership.
Tehran, for its part, has blamed external forces for stoking internal dissent and insists it will fiercely defend its sovereignty.
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EU condemns Trump’s Greenland tariff threats: Trade tensions escalate
Major EU nations criticize Trump’s Greenland tariffs as “blackmail,” risking trade agreements and raising tensions across the Atlantic.
Major EU nations criticize Trump’s Greenland tariffs as “blackmail,” risking trade agreements and raising tensions across the Atlantic.
Major EU nations are pushing back against President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, calling them “blackmail” and raising tensions across the Atlantic. Germany and France are reportedly considering economic countermeasures to respond to the U.S. stance.
Trade agreements with the UK and the EU could be at risk, as these threats put key negotiations in jeopardy. The European Parliament is also expected to pause discussions on the EU-U.S. trade deal, signaling a growing rift.
Meanwhile, British officials insist their position on Greenland is non-negotiable, adding complexity to an already tense situation.
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