India is set to overtake China to become the most populous country in the world by the middle of this year, data released by the United Nations shows.
The US believes the UN Secretary General is too willing to accommodate Russian interests, according to fresh revelations in classified documents leaked online.
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday seeking to calm a furore over his controversial remarks on Europe and China.
The rapidity with which China is doing back-to-back meetings with key countries such as France, Saudi and Iran, China is positioning itself as a broker of “wisdom.”
Beijing has portrayed itself as a potential peacemaker on Ukraine, but its close relationship with Moscow has been on display during visit.
