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African Leaders Warn Takaichi’s Rhetoric and Japan’s Militarisation Threaten Post‑War Order
African political figures have criticised Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent rhetoric and Japan’s military expansion as threatening the post‑World War II international order. They warn that such moves risk inflaming regional tensions, undermining treaties and norms, and alienating countries that uphold principles of sovereignty and non‑interference.
Xi and Starmer Agree to Reset: Beijing and London Pledge a 'Long‑Term, Stable' Strategic Partnership
Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Beijing on January 29 and agreed to develop a "long‑term, stable comprehensive strategic partnership," a diplomatic formulation Beijing says reflects a new vision for bilateral ties. The declaration signals a mutual interest in resetting relations but leaves major political and security questions open, making concrete follow‑through crucial.
From Darling of AI to Cautionary Tale: How Clawdbot’s Renaming Sparked a $16m Crypto Heist and a Security Reckoning
An open‑source AI agent formerly known as Clawdbot — now Moltbot — surged in popularity before a forced renaming and a brief username vacancy allowed scammers to hijack its identity and pump a fraudulent Solana token, briefly reaching a market value of about $16m. Security researchers have since warned that many instances were exposed to the public internet with plaintext credentials and no authentication, turning the agent into a high‑value target for credential theft.
NATO Plans Arctic Exercises in Coming Months, Says Greenland Will Be Excluded
NATO says it will hold several military exercises in the Arctic in the coming months but that these operations will not include Greenland. Political consultations between Greenland, Denmark and the United States are underway under a cooperative framework, while NATO continues to await formal directives on Arctic tasking.
When the Canteen Is Hit: A Chinese Correspondent’s Close Encounter with Kabul’s Violence
A blast outside a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul killed at least one local employee and injured others, bringing the everyday risks of exile life into sharp relief for the small Chinese community in Afghanistan. The attack highlights the vulnerability of China’s expanding non-military presence in Kabul and raises questions about how Beijing will protect its citizens while maintaining engagement in a fragile, impoverished country.
Blast Near Chinese Restaurant in Kabul Kills One; Beijing Demands Afghan Action and Urges Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese national and wounded five. Beijing has lodged an emergency representation with Afghan authorities, condemned the attack, urged stronger protections for Chinese citizens and advised against travel to Afghanistan.
Blast in Kabul Kills Seven, Including One Chinese National, Raising Questions About Foreign Security in Afghanistan
An explosion in Kabul on 19 January killed seven people, including one Chinese national, and injured several others. The blast near a Sino‑Afghan restaurant has prompted a Chinese embassy security advisory and highlights the ongoing risks to foreign nationals and projects in Afghanistan.