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Ukraine war: Russia tightens ties with China as West offers $16 billion lifeline to Kyiv

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KYIV: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cemented friendship between China and Russia and jointly criticised the West, which moved to buttress Ukraine against Moscow’s invasion with nearly $16 billion in financial aid and faster...

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China’s Xi Jinping, Japan’s Fumio Kishida end visits to Russia and Ukraine

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KYIV, UKRAINE: Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left Moscow, wrapping up a three-day visit, shortly after Japanese PM Fumio Kishida left Kyiv.Kishida made a surprise visit Tuesday to Kyiv, stealing some of the attention...

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Taiwan: Taiwan says it has contingency plans for China moves while president abroad

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TAIPEI: Taiwan’s defence ministry has contingency plans for any moves by China during Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen‘s overseas visit, Deputy Defence Minister Po Horng-huei said on Wednesday ahead of Tsai going to the United...

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Bomb Cyclone slams into San Francisco with hurricane-like force

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A bomb cyclone slammed into Northern California, packing hurricane-like winds that knocked down power lines, shattered windows in downtown San Francisco and caused a big rig to overturn on the Bay Bridge to Oakland.The...

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Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout

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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has received the first tranche of an IMF bailout programme, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.The crisis-ridden island nation was scheduled to receive a $330 million tranche, the first part...

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‘Guns and Roses’: Bulgaria arms trade booms on Ukraine war

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KAZANLAK, Bulgaria: With its huge munitions factories and endless rose fields, Kazanlak in central Bulgaria has been really living up to its “Guns and Roses” nickname since Moscow invaded Ukraine.Bulgaria’s booming arms industry has...

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Beijing: China capital Beijing experiences first population decline since 2003

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BEIJING: The death rate in China’s capital Beijing surpassed its birth rate in 2022, official data showed on Tuesday, pushing its natural population growth into negative territory for the first time since 2003.The death...

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Putin: ‘Unlimited possibilities’: Key takeaways from Putin-Xi Jinping summit

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MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for two days of closely-watched talks on Monday and Tuesday.Here are five key takeaways from the Putin-Xi summit:The two days of talks at the...

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China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

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WASHINGTON: Few expect Chinese President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy to yield breakthroughs on the Ukraine war. But in Washington, there are fears Beijing may succeed elsewhere — in winning credibility on the world stage.Xi pushed...

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At least 9 dead as powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: An earthquake of 6.8 magnitudes shook parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, killing nine people and injuring over 160 others, local media reported.The epicentre of the earthquake was Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, while its...