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Macron counting on Xi to 'bring Russia to senses'

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to use his influence to help stop Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Date for Xi Jinping visit to Russia revealed

The Chinese president will arrive in Moscow next Monday and stay for three days, both sides have confirmed

Russian jet dumps fuel on U.S. drone in video released by Pentagon

Incident has sparked concerns that U.S. and Russia could be brought closer to direct conflict

US accuses Russia of downing drone

European Command says a Reaper UAV was damaged in an encounter with two Su-27s

Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The leaders of the US, UK and Australia have unveiled new details of their plan to create a fleet of next generation nuclear-powered submarines.

China embracing Russian disinformation tactics

Chairman Xi Jinping promised a more “loveable” China. Now his new chief diplomat is leading an assault against Australia and the world.

China’s Model of a New Diplomacy Scores a Win With Iran-Saudi Deal

Mideast breakthrough is tangible evidence that Beijing is willing to leverage its influence in foreign disputes

US must stop suppressing China or risk 'conflict' - foreign minister

The US has been engaging in suppression and containment of China rather than fair or rule-based competition, Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated on Tuesday.

Nuclear warfare? China arming Russia? Fears of new Cold War rise.

Without arms control, the U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals could double in size, according to the Federation of American Scientists.

China and Russia reaffirm close ties as Putin meets top diplomat

On eve of Ukraine invasion anniversary Russian leader says China relations ‘proceeding as planned’

‘Global war’: Putin issues nuclear threat ​

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of wanting to wipe out Russia and issued a veiled nuclear threat in a landmark address to the nation.

NATO doubles down: Highlights from the Munich Security Conference

Ukraine dominated the annual gathering, with Western leaders pledging to do more to fight Russia.

Why US troops are returning to the Philippines

China has had an unusually busy and bizarre week. 

Italy’s Hard-Right Leader Vexes Europe by Playing Nice, Mostly

Some still fear an authoritarian turn, but Giorgia Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power. Now Europe is not sure what to do.

Chinese balloon sensors recovered from ocean, says US

The sensors from the first suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US have been recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, the US military says. 

Objects shot down by U.S. military 'almost certainly' sent by China to spy: congressman

Senators are slated to receive a briefing on Tuesday about the objects shot down over the weekend. 

Stories of hope, heartbreak emerge after destructive earthquakes kill thousands in Turkey and Syria

Rescue crews pulled young children from collapsed buildings, as survivors wait for help rescuing loved ones

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