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NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers
OTTAWA - Russia's new defensive pact with North Korea shows increasing alignment among authoritarian powers and underscores the...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Philippines tells Beijing words must match actions in South China Sea
MANILA -The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
'Bikeriders' maneuvers through 60's Chicago motorcycle gang life
For Austin Butler, getting into his role as the stoic bike rider named Benny in the Focus Features film “The Bikeriders” meant learning...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Explainer-How Indonesia's deforestation persists despite moratorium
JAKARTA - Indonesia's Awyu tribe of the Papua region has filed a case to the Supreme Court seeking to cancel permits for palm oil...
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Russia's Putin in Vietnam calls for strengthening "strategic partnership"
HANOI - Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday that strengthening strategic ties is "one of...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
North Korea's Kim gives pair of dogs to Putin
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, a local breed, state media KCNA...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Factbox-Key points of North Korea, Russia landmark strategic partnership treaty
SEOUL - North Korea's state media on Thursday unveiled the full text of a mutual defence pact signed a day ago by its leader Kim Jong Un...
Jun 20, 20243 min read
New North Korea-Russia pact calls for immediate military aid if invaded
SEOUL -North Korea and Russia have agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression, according to the...
Jun 20, 20243 min read
China says Dalai Lama must 'thoroughly correct' his political views
BEIJING -The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, must "thoroughly correct" his...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say
NEW DELHI/DUBAI - China is pressing India to restart direct passenger flights after a four-year halt, but New Delhi is resisting as a...
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Putin and North Korea's Kim take turns to drive each other in Russian-made limousine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took turns to drive each other around in a Russian-built Aurus...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Europe must host Gaza children impacted by war, Greek foreign minister says
ATHENS - Europe has a duty to host children hurt and traumatised by war in Gaza for as long as the conflict continues, Greek Foreign...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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