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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
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
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
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
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
RFK Jr faces down midnight deadline to qualify for CNN presidential debate
NEW YORK - Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr has less than 24 hours to qualify for the first U.S. presidential debate of the...
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Explainer-What is Juneteenth and how are people marking the day?
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S....
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Putin flies into North Korea with promise to back it against the US
SEOUL/MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday for his first visit in 24 years, vowing to deepen...
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Film 'The Bikeriders' recreates heyday of 60s motorcycle clubs
LONDON - Actors Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy immersed themselves in 1960s American motorcycle culture for their new film "The...
Jun 19, 20242 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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