China condemns Japan's record defense spending
Beijing condemns Japan's substantial increase in defense spending after the Japanese cabinet approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2026 (01:01). China's high-speed rail network surpasses 50,000 kilometers with the opening of a new line in the country's northwest (17:29). The U.S. president confirms his country's military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria (20:00).
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