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Researchers have developed a smart hat that can guide visually impaired users by detecting a red or green traffic light using an optoelectronic sensor.

Ukraine's ombudsman said that World War III has already begun, and democratic countries like Ukraine are fighting against authoritarian regimes that support the Russian invasion.

China has warned Ukraine that designating Chinese companies as war sponsors could negatively affect bilateral relations.

Russian oil tankers continue to sail the Red Sea with little interruption due to Houthi attacks, as they have fewer ties to the Western countries targeted by the attacks, Reuters reports.

The US government claims to have prevented a large-scale cyberattack involving China by neutralizing the Volt Typhoon network, which allegedly targeted US civilian infrastructure and had ties to China.

Foreign investors have been selling Chinese stocks for six months in a row, the "strongest" and "longest" trend since 2014. In January alone, investors sold $2 billion worth of net shares in mainland China.

China's new defense minister, Dong Jun, expressed support for Russia on the Ukrainian issue during his first talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

South Africa has confirmed that Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates will join the BRICS, while Argentina declined the invitation.

NATO Secretary General and Speaker of the House of Representatives agree on the importance of sending a clear message to Putin that he is not winning the war in Ukraine.

New Zealand will start negotiations with Australia on cooperation within the AUKUS and believes that the United States should work more intensively in the Pacific region.

On January 30, 2024, Ambassador of Ukraine to China Pavlo Riabikin presented his credentials to President Xi Jinping at the People's Congress Hall in Beijing.

Dong Jun, China's new defense minister, held his first public talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during a video call, in which they promised to strengthen military cooperation.

China believes that if Trump wins the US election, Taiwan will turn into a bargaining chip and the US will abandon its promises to protect the island from a potential military attack by China.

The Houthis claim to have fired missiles at a U. S. warship in the Red Sea, AFP reports.

Vietnam and the Philippines signed a maritime cooperation agreement on Tuesday to help better manage conflicts amid threats from China in the South China Sea.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Washington to prepare for the July NATO summit, where important decisions will be made to continue supporting Ukraine, strengthening NATO's defense and deterrence.

India, the world's largest arms importer, is trying to distance itself from Russia, its largest supplier, over concerns about the supply of components due to the war in Ukraine. This could push Moscow closer to China, which is a concern for India.

Russia believes that its growing ties with China and emerging economies allow it to challenge the US-dominated financial system and the West. Russian documents indicate plans to undermine the dollar and create a new financial order that is not dominated by the United States.

China and North Korea have agreed to strengthen tactical cooperation and protect common interests during a meeting between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Song Hui. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which they plan to use to deepen friendship and cooperation.