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Putin focuses on trade, cultural exchanges after reaffirming ties with Xi

Putin's visit is more symbolic and short on concrete proposals, the two countries, which both face rising tensions with the West, nonetheless are sending a clear message

Gaza conflict: Hezbollah introduces new weapons, tactics against Israel

Hezbollah has regularly fired missiles across the border with Israel over the past seven months

Taiwan selling more to US than China in major shift away from Beijing

Since the 1990s, Beijing has tried to balance its claim over the island with favorable economic and trade policies, aiming to foster closer ties that could make it harder for Taiwan to break away

South Africa urges UN's top court to order immediate cease-fire in Gaza

It was the third time the International Court of Justice held hearings on the conflict in Gaza since South Africa filed proceedings

Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes, lies in Trump hush money trial

Defence attorney Todd Blanche pressed Cohen for hours with questions that focused as much on his misdeeds as on the case's specific allegations

Kim Jong Un's sister denies North Korea supplied weapons to Russia

Foreign experts believe North Korea's recent series of artillery and short-range missile tests were meant to examine or advertise the weapons it was planning to sell to Russia

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to fire 450 after 737 production slows

The recent slowdown in the delivery rate on commercial programs compels a reduction to our workforce in Wichita, Spirit spokesman Joe Buccino said

California Univ prez suspended for agreement with pro-Palestinian group

Lee quickly issued an apology for the agreement he announced Tuesday after meetings with students who set up a campus encampment

Russia asks British diplomat to leave country in a week in tit-for-tat move

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced the expelling of the British defence attach Adrian Coghill, and vowed further retaliatory steps

China, Russia reaffirm close ties as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine

China claims to take a neutral position in Russia's conflict with Ukraine

South Sudan govt, rebels sign 'commitment' for peace in talks in Kenya

The content of the agreement was not made public during the signing ceremony, attended by diplomats and civil society groups

UN reports brighter global economic outlook, predicts 2.7% growth in 2024

2.7 per cent growth rate would equal growth in 2023, but still be lower than the 3 per cent growth rate before the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020

Facebook, Instagram face new scrutiny under EU's strict digital regulations

The commission is also looking into Meta's use of age verification tools to prevent children from accessing Facebook or Instagram, or be shown inappropriate content

US military completes Gaza Strip pier project, aid to flow soon amidst war

US troops will not set foot in Gaza, American officials insist, though they acknowledge the danger of operating near the war zone

China, Cambodia start military drills amid concerns on Beijing's influence

About 1,315 Cambodian military personnel and 760 Chinese are participating in the regular Golden Dragon ground and sea maneuvers

Top UN court holds hearing on Israeli military's incursion into Rafah

It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures since the nation launched proceedings alleging that Israel's military action

As Putin visits China to meet Xi; here's what to know about the allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China starting on Thursday underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two allies who oppose the US-led democratic order.

Sudan's people trapped in inferno of brutal violence as famine close in: UN

The paramilitary forces, known as the RSF, have gained control of most of Darfur and are besieging the key city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and the only capital they don't hold

Trump asks NY court to intervene in fight on gag order in hush money trial

The former president's lawyers filed a notice of appeal on Wednesday, a day after the state's mid-level appellate court refused his request to lift or modify the restrictions

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in Oregon primary

But what has raised questions with Democrats is that the ad-buying firm placing the buys, Fidi Media, LLC, has traditionally been employed by Republican candidates, FEC records show