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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicCentral Asia summit

Topic: Central Asia summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping signs treaty with Central Asia to boost economic ties

Since Russia’s Ukraine invasion, China has deepened economic ties with Central Asian nations, eyeing their strategic location and rich energy resources.

After China & Russia, now US President holds summit with Central Asian leaders — ‘historic moment’

In its effort to offer an alternative to China across all continents, US now joins a long list of global suitors jockeying for influence in Central Asia.

Chinese comedian’s PLA pun will lead to more censorship. No space for humour in Xi’s China

Although unconfirmed, rumours of comedian Li Haoshi’s Japanese nationality was enough to rile up Chinese nationalists.

Education, language, politics — Xi Jinping wants Central Asia to depend on China, not Russia

The Central Asian leaders will meet Xi at a summit in Xi’an, the beginning of the Silk Route. Putin is a significant omission from the line-up.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.