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Jun 19, 20243 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, 20244 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, 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, 20241 min read
Russian attack on Ukraine's Poltava region injures 22, causes power cuts
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's east-central Poltava region on Monday injured 22 people, including three children, and damaged...


Jun 17, 20243 min read
Ukraine summit sees hard road to peace as way forward uncertain
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland - Western powers and their allies at a summit in Switzerland denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday,...


Jun 17, 20244 min read
Factbox-Who are the Americans being detained in Russia?
LONDON - Russia is holding at least a dozen American citizens in jail, including journalists and active duty soldiers. Below are...


Jun 17, 20243 min read
Australia's Albanese, China's Li hold talks on trade, rights
CANBERRA -Australia and China will take steps to improve military communication to avoid incidents, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said...


Jun 15, 20243 min read
World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland - World leaders gathered at a Swiss mountain resort on Saturday to try to build support for Ukraine's peace...


Jun 15, 20241 min read
Sweden and Iran carry out prisoner swap, officials say
STOCKHOLM - Sweden has freed convicted former Iranian official Hamid Noury, Iran's top human rights official Kazem Gharib Abadi said on...


Jun 15, 20242 min read
China's Premier Li arrives in Australia, says ties 'back on track'
SYDNEY - Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday, saying relations were "back on track" as he started the first visit...


Jun 15, 20242 min read
US VP announces $1.5 billion for aid for Ukraine at peace summit in Switzerland
LUCERNE, Switzerland - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced more than $1.5 billion in aid in part for Ukraine's energy sector and...


Jun 15, 20242 min read
Ukraine dismisses Putin's ceasefire conditions as 'absurd'
KYIV - Ukraine dismissed ceasefire conditions announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday as "absurd", saying he was...
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