China news — October 28, 2026

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1. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

   Oct 28, 2026, 20:59 UTC

   Settler Attack Injures Palestinians and Foreign Activists in Hebron

   Two Palestinians and two foreign solidarity activists were injured in a settler attack south of Hebron. The attack involved the use of sticks, stones, and weapons in the areas of Samu' and Masafer Yatta.

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2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

   Oct 28, 2026, 12:55 UTC

   

   Russia Strengthens Ties with Africa, Boosting Trade and Cooperation

   The Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow saw President Putin and African leaders discuss ways to enhance cooperation, with a focus on trade, agriculture, technology transfer, and education. Russia pledged to continue supplying agricultural products to Africa, with Putin stating that Russia has become the world's largest grain exporter. Both sides aim to increase trade to over $50 billion. Russia also expressed readiness to share advanced technologies and nuclear energy cooperation with African countries. The summit emphasized mutual respect and benefit, with Putin stating that Russia views African countries as friends, not objects of competition.

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3. WorldSummitMiddle EastChina

   Oct 28, 2026, 11:14 UTC

   

   Qatar Urges Iran to Show Goodwill, Reopen Hormuz

   Qatar, acting as a mediator, called on Iran to demonstrate good faith, stop threatening neighboring countries, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate regional peace efforts. This appeal came after a series of meetings between Qatari and Iranian officials in Moscow and Tehran, discussing the Middle East conflict and energy supplies. The Emir of Qatar and the Iranian President held talks in Moscow, reviewing regional developments, while Qatari Foreign Ministry officials emphasized the need for Iran to show goodwill for mediation efforts to succeed.

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4. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Oct 28, 2026, 09:00 UTC

   

   Jordan, Syria Form Joint Committee to Investigate Deadly Airstrikes

   Jordan and Syria have agreed to establish a joint security committee to investigate deadly Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria, particularly in the Daraa province. The committee aims to examine the details and repercussions of the strikes, which killed seven civilians, and improve coordination to protect civilians and safeguard Syrian sovereignty. The agreement follows a phone call between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi.

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5. BusinessChinaTradeCorp Gov

   Oct 28, 2026, 07:24 UTC

   

   Q2 Results: Key Announcements from Indian Companies

   Several Indian companies announced their Q2 results today. Highlights include: - Paytm, Tata Consumer, Mankind Pharma, and others reported their Q2 results. - Kotak Mahindra shares gained while Shriram Finance and Infosys were in the red. - Ather Energy and ITC Hotels saw a jump in their shares post-Q2 results. - Bajaj Auto's Q2 PAT was up 35% while Maruti Suzuki and Cipla reported a decline in profits. - HUL's Q2 profit was up 8%. Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and other companies are set to announce their Q2 results.

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6. WorldBillMiddle EastChinaIsrael

   Oct 28, 2026, 05:18 UTC

   Turkish Parliament Approves Mекkan Defense Agreement

   The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament has recognized the legality of ratifying the Mекkan Defense Cooperation Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation among the three countries.

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7. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Oct 28, 2026, 02:24 UTC

   

   Asian-Americans Now Majority at Harvard

   Newly released data shows that Asian-Americans make up 43.2% of Harvard's incoming class of 2030, more than doubling since a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination was first filed in 2014. This increase comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that Harvard was unlawfully using race as a factor in admissions.

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8. WorldEuropeChina

   Oct 28, 2026, 01:52 UTC

   

   Slovakia to Continue Buying Russian Gas and Nuclear Fuel

   Slovakia has reiterated its intention to continue purchasing gas and nuclear fuel from Russia despite ongoing tensions between the EU and Russia. This decision aligns with Slovakia's economic interests and adherence to EU laws. The country's officials, including Deputy Minister of Economy Vladimír Šimonák and Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gašpar, have expressed their stance on maintaining gas supplies from Russia while respecting existing sanctions.

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