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US Military Buildup Near Iran Raises Risk of Wider Middle East Shock as Tehran Moves to Emergency Posture
A reinforced US naval and air posture near Iran has prompted emergency domestic measures in Tehran and public refusals by Saudi Arabia and the UAE to allow their territories to be used for attacks. The deployments increase the risk of miscalculation in a region where maritime chokepoints and proxy networks could rapidly widen any confrontation.
China Kicks Off APEC “China Year” with Senior Officials Meeting in Guangzhou
China will host APEC’s first senior officials meeting and related events in Guangzhou from February 1–10, launching the country’s 2026 APEC presidency under the theme of an Asia‑Pacific community for common prosperity. The meetings aim to operationalize priorities of openness, innovation and cooperation ahead of the leaders’ informal summit in November.
Iran Vows Forceful Response to Any Attack, Blames U.S. and Israel for Sabotaging Talks
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned that the country’s armed forces will fully respond to any aggression and accused the United States and Israel of sabotaging negotiations. While professing openness to diplomacy, Tehran stressed it would resist if war were imposed and framed the stance as defending the survival of the state.
Trump Keeps Door Ajar for Talks with Iran While Sending Carrier to the Gulf
President Trump said he has not ruled out diplomacy with Iran even as he deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to the Central Command region and kept military options open. The administration’s stance blends deterrence with a rhetorical openness to talks, leaving outcomes dependent on Tehran’s response and choices by regional actors.
As USS Abraham Lincoln Heads to the Gulf, Iran Mixes Military Readiness with Diplomatic Outreach to Avoid an All‑out War
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is moving to the Middle East, prompting Iran to declare maximum military readiness and threaten strikes on U.S. bases. Tehran is simultaneously engaging in active diplomacy to limit the political space for American action and to rally regional support, while analysts warn the situation carries high risks of miscalculation and wider regional escalation.
U.S. Carrier Deploys to Middle East as Iran Vows Firm Response — Risk of a Limited Strike Spirals into Wider Regional Stakes
The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has entered the U.S. Central Command area, signalling heightened U.S. military readiness near Iran while Tehran declares maximum alert and vows retaliation. Washington retains multiple strike options but faces significant strategic risks — including regional escalation, threats to Gulf bases and energy-market shocks — making calibrated action and diplomacy the likeliest near-term path.
China to Host Uruguay’s President Orsi in First State Visit, Pushing Strategic Partnership and Belt and Road Ties
China has invited Uruguay’s President Orsi for a state visit during which Xi Jinping will discuss strengthening a comprehensive strategic partnership and advancing Belt and Road cooperation. The trip is a diplomatic milestone that could yield trade and infrastructure deals, while also reflecting Beijing’s broader push to deepen ties in Latin America amid great‑power competition.
Trump Praises British Troops After NATO 'Off the Front Lines' Remark Sparks Allied Fury
President Trump praised British troops on social media after his remarks in Davos suggesting some NATO partners had stayed “off the front lines” in Afghanistan drew strong criticism from allies. The selective praise, following a phone call with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, was widely interpreted as a partial withdrawal of his earlier comments rather than a full apology, leaving strain with other NATO capitals.
Poland Summons Belarus Diplomat After Nighttime Balloon Incursions Carrying Untaxed Cigarettes
Poland summoned the Belarusian chargé d’affaires after dozens of balloon-like objects crossed into Polish airspace on January 17 carrying untaxed cigarettes. Polish authorities seized multiple meteorological-style balloons and told Minsk such incursions were unacceptable. The event underscores ongoing security frictions on the Poland–Belarus border and raises concerns about smuggling tactics and state permissiveness.
Beijing Says It Is 'Handling' Appointment of Japan's Chongqing Consul — A Quiet Diplomatic Signal
China's foreign ministry said it is "handling" the appointment of Japan's new consul general in Chongqing, responding to suggestions that Beijing has delayed agrément. The terse statement leaves open whether the vacancy is a routine administrative gap or a subtle diplomatic signal amid complex Sino-Japanese relations.
Blast at Kabul Chinese Restaurant Kills One, Prompts Beijing to Demand Action and Urge Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese citizen and wounded five, prompting Beijing to demand urgent action from Afghan authorities. China condemned the attack, urged citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan, and pressed for protection of its nationals and projects amid persistent ISIS‑K threats.
China Delivers First Rice Shipment in Emergency Aid to Cuba, Cementing Ties Amid Shortages
China has delivered the first batch of rice under an emergency food-aid project to Cuba, with state media releasing on-site footage of the handover. The shipment provides immediate relief while strengthening Beijing’s political and logistical presence in the Caribbean, though it does not address Cuba’s deeper economic problems.