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China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says

China said it is willing to strengthen implementing development strategies with Saudi Arabia, and intensify trade and investment exchanges, its commerce minister said in a

China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says
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China's Xi urges regional security bloc to resist 'external interference'

China's President Xi Jinping told a regional economic, defence and security bloc that includes Russia and its latest member Belarus that member-nations must work together to resist

China's Xi urges regional security bloc to resist 'external interference'
World

Iran bans ex-president Rouhani from running for elite assembly

Iran's hardline Guardian Council has banned former pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani from standing again in an election in March for the Assembly of Experts, which appoints and can

Iran bans ex-president Rouhani from running for elite assembly
World

Swedish PM seeks to meet Hungary's Orban in Brussels for NATO talks

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has offered to meet his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Brussels next week to discuss the Swedish NATO application and other

Swedish PM seeks to meet Hungary's Orban in Brussels for NATO talks
World

Taiwan elects parliament speaker ruling party views as pro-China

Taiwan's parliament on Thursday elected a former presidential candidate for the largest opposition party as its new speaker, who will be responsible for hosting visiting foreign

Taiwan elects parliament speaker ruling party views as pro-China
World

Russia says death toll in Ukraine shelling of Lysychansk rises to 28

The death toll from what Russia said was a Ukrainian attack on Lysychansk - a city in the Moscow-controlled Ukrainian region of Luhansk - has risen to 28, including a child, Russia's

Russia says death toll in Ukraine shelling of Lysychansk rises to 28
World

US State Dept OKs potential sale of military gear to Taiwan, Pentagon says

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

US State Dept OKs potential sale of military gear to Taiwan, Pentagon says
World

Israeli military promises thorough investigation into aid convoy deaths

The Israeli military on Saturday promised an exhaustive and truthful investigation into the deaths of Palestinians queuing for aid in Gaza this week, an incident that has drawn

Israeli military promises thorough investigation into aid convoy deaths
World

Israel says UN trying to keep quiet on report about Hamas sexual attacks

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday he has recalled the country's UN ambassador for consultation over alleged UN attempts to keep quiet a report on sexual violence

Israel says UN trying to keep quiet on report about Hamas sexual attacks
World

Father of Israeli killed on Oct. 7 urges hostage deal to bring son home

The father of an Israeli soldier killed during the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 said he was going through a living hell a day after learning of the death and called for

Father of Israeli killed on Oct. 7 urges hostage deal to bring son home
World

US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Monday, after meeting Ukraine's president, that he was confident an aid package stalled in the U.S.

US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues
World

Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says

Destroying Hamas in Rafah would required a ground incursion by Israeli forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday following a call by the White House to rethink

Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says
World

Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack

Russia on Monday cast doubt on assertions by the United States that the Islamic State militant group was responsible for a gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow which killed

Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack
World

U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct

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U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct
World

US says imposing new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown

The United States said on Friday it is taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials over the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-

US says imposing new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown
World

US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is preparing fresh sanctions on Iran in response to Iran's attack on Israel, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a copy of her remarks.

US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports
World

Pakistan blocked social media platform X over national security, ministry says

Pakistan's interior ministry said on Wednesday it ordered the temporary blockage of social media platform X in February on national security concerns, confirming a long-suspected

Pakistan blocked social media platform X over national security, ministry says
World

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'
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Turkey's Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will speak at the Financial Action Task Force meeting in Singapore, Turkish state media said on Thursday, ahead of a decision by the

Turkey's Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says
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Sri Lanka debt deal key to restoring debt sustainability, IMF says

Sri Lanka's agreements with China and other creditor nations to restructure about $10 billion in bilateral debt brought it a step closer towards restoring debt

Sri Lanka debt deal key to restoring debt sustainability, IMF says
Political|World

India concerned about violence in Myanmar, urges early democratic transition

India's foreign minister said he voiced concern about the impact of continuing violence in Myanmar in a meeting on Wednesday with his counterpart from the Southeast Asian nation.

India concerned about violence in Myanmar, urges early democratic transition
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European banks leaving Russia would hurt Western and Russian companies, Kremlin says

European banks leaving Russia would damage both Western and Russian companies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, pointing to the many Western businesses that still

European banks leaving Russia would hurt Western and Russian companies, Kremlin says
Economy|Political|World

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer

The South African rand weakened in volatile trade on Tuesday as comments from the two biggest parties in the unity government suggested a cabinet announcement by President

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer
Health|Political|World

Philippines seeking U.S. clarification on anti-vax propaganda operation

The Philippines is still seeking clarification from the Pentagon about a secret U.S. propaganda operation that aimed to cast doubt among Filipinos about Chinese vaccines at the

Philippines seeking U.S. clarification on anti-vax propaganda operation
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China asks Visa, Mastercard to cut card fees, Bloomberg News reports

China is pushing for Visa and Mastercard to lower their bank card transaction fees in the country to encourage spending by foreign visitors, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a

China asks Visa, Mastercard to cut card fees, Bloomberg News reports

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