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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
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
Taiwan president says only military strength can keep the peace with China
TAIPEI - Only military strength can keep the peace with China and the Taiwanese people will not give in to Chinese coercion, Taiwan...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim sign mutual defence pact
SEOUL - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a deal with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on Wednesday that included a mutual defence pledge,...
Jun 19, 20244 min read
US pushes Netherlands, Japan to further restrict chipmaking equipment to China
A U.S. official was heading to Japan after meeting with the Dutch government to try to push allies to further restrict China's ability to...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Analysis-With defence pledge, Putin makes shift towards North Korea
MOSCOW/SEOUL - Vladimir Putin, on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signed a mutual defence pledge with Kim Jong Un on...
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Explainer-Why has a visit by U.S. lawmakers to India upset China?
NEW DELHI - A delegation of U.S. lawmakers met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday in India's northern town...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Analysis-China keeps its distance as Russia and North Korea deepen ties
BEIJING/SEOUL - China reacted guardedly this week as Russia and North Korea deepened their ties and vowed to resist the U.S.-led West,...
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Explainer-What is China's panda diplomacy and how does it work?
BEIJING - During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations...
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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