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A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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Taiwan’s envoy stated that while military aid for Ukraine is “too sensitive,” establishing a representative office is a key goal

Taiwan is refraining from providing military assistance to Ukraine due to the sensitivity of the issue, but it aims to establish a representative office in the country, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu. Since Russia’s invasion two years ago, Taiwan has expressed strong moral support for Ukraine, drawing parallels to the threats it perceives from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory—a claim that … Continue reading Taiwan’s envoy stated that while military aid for Ukraine is “too sensitive,” establishing a representative office is a key goal

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Russia claims that a new U.S. military base in Poland raises the risk of nuclear conflict

Russia stated on Thursday that the establishment of a new U.S. ballistic missile defense facility in northern Poland will elevate the overall nuclear threat level and has been included on a list of Russian targets for potential elimination if deemed necessary. The air defense installation, located in Redzikowo near the Baltic Sea, is part of a larger NATO missile defense initiative and was inaugurated on … Continue reading Russia claims that a new U.S. military base in Poland raises the risk of nuclear conflict

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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2018.
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Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

Angela Merkel sought guidance from the pope regarding how to engage with Donald Trump following his election as U.S. president. She aimed to find strategies to persuade him, viewing him as someone with a property developer’s binary mindset, to remain committed to the Paris climate agreements. In her memoir, excerpts of which were published in the German weekly Die Zeit, the former German chancellor recounted … Continue reading Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

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The United Nations Security Council meets on the escalation in fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York.
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U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

The United States exercised its veto power on Wednesday against a U.N. Security Council resolution proposing a ceasefire in Gaza, prompting criticism of the Biden administration for obstructing international efforts to end Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The resolution, introduced by ten non-permanent members of the 15-member council, called for an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in the ongoing 13-month conflict and included a separate demand … Continue reading U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
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UK will resume trade talks with India to establish a ‘new strategic partnership’

UK is set to resume discussions with India regarding a free trade agreement in the upcoming year, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Monday. This follows a hiatus in negotiations that lasted several months due to elections in both nations. According to Starmer’s office, London aims to establish a “new strategic partnership” with India, focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such … Continue reading UK will resume trade talks with India to establish a ‘new strategic partnership’

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China’s Xi unveiled a series of initiatives to assist the ‘Global South’ during the G20 summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering support for the “Global South” during a meeting of G20 leaders in Rio de Janeiro, as reported by China’s state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. In his opening address at the G20 Summit, Xi outlined China’s commitment to global development through eight key actions, which include enhancing the “high quality” Belt and Road Initiative—his … Continue reading China’s Xi unveiled a series of initiatives to assist the ‘Global South’ during the G20 summit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Xi’s insightful answer to “the question of our times”

BEIJING, (Xinhua) — “What is wrong with this world, what we should do about it?” Chinese President Xi Jinping raised “the question of our times” at the Bali G20 summit, after he first asked the question at the World Economic Forum back in 2017 at Davos, Switzerland. “The world economy is getting more fragile. The geopolitical environment remains tense. Global governance is seriously inadequate. Food … Continue reading Xi’s insightful answer to “the question of our times”

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A drone view shows a banner on a bridge ahead of G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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G20 summit addresses a global landscape disrupted by Trump’s resurgence

Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies are scheduled to convene on Monday in Brazil for their annual summit, anticipating a transformation in the global landscape with the impending leadership of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The agenda will cover trade, climate change, and international security, all of which will be influenced by significant policy shifts that Trump has promised to implement upon his inauguration … Continue reading G20 summit addresses a global landscape disrupted by Trump’s resurgence

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
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Nigeria and India have agreed to enhance collaboration in maritime security and counter-terrorism

Nigeria and India have reached an agreement to enhance their cooperation in maritime security, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism efforts during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s state visit to Nigeria. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years, following an invitation from President Bola Tinubu, who is actively seeking investments from major global economies. Modi arrived in Abuja on … Continue reading Nigeria and India have agreed to enhance collaboration in maritime security and counter-terrorism

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Xi told Biden that despite fluctuations, China-U.S. relations have remained stable

LIMA (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru. Xi told Biden that over the past four years, China-U.S. relations have gone through ups and downs, but the two sides have also been engaged in dialogue and cooperation, adding the relationship has remained stable on the … Continue reading Xi told Biden that despite fluctuations, China-U.S. relations have remained stable

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