80 m. ago EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine

EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine  Reuters

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17 h. ago Trump says US to stop bombing Houthis after rebels pledge to stop ship attacks

The US president says the Iran-backed group has ‘capitulated’, as Oman’s foreign minister confirms a ceasefire has been reached.

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22 h. ago Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on May 6, 2025

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on May 6, 2025  mfa.gov.cn

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47 h. ago US in ‘initial’ talks with Rwanda over migrant deal, that mirrors past UK controversy

Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed Rwanda was among countries talking to Washington over a migrant deal, but no final decisions have been made.

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4 d. ago Ukraine war: US prepares new Russia sanctions as Trump hardens stance on Putin

The targets include banking and energy firms after the Russian leader kept rejecting the US president’s calls for a ceasefire.

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7 d. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

The president’s remarks come amid reports that the US wants Kyiv to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a deal to end the war.

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7 d. ago Meeting in Brazil, Brics foreign ministers fail to issue joint statement

Objections to expansion of UN Security Council by new, African members overshadowed consensus on ‘protectionist’ trade measures.

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8 d. ago Brics foreign ministers tout multilateralism amid economic turmoil from US trade policies

Bloc anchored by China, Russia, India and Brazil expected at summit to criticise ‘unilateral measures’ in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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8 d. ago Syria’s foreign minister wants to ‘strengthen relations’ with China

At UN meeting, Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria willing to build ‘strategic partnership’ with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Assad.

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8 d. ago Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Spokesman weighs in on reports that Panama Canal ports may be separated from controversial US$23 billion deal.

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9 d. ago Iran rebuffs Israel’s demand for giving up nuclear programme in US talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s ‘fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is detached from reality’.

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9 d. ago China again rejects Trump claims of Xi Jinping tariff phone call

China and US ‘have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues,’ foreign ministry says, as Beijing keeps up denials.

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9 d. ago China's foreign ministry says Xi and Trump did not have a call recently

China's foreign ministry says Xi and Trump did not have a call recently  Reuters

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1 week ago Ukraine war: Russia admits North Korea help, thanks troops for reclaiming Kursk

President Putin said Kursk’s liberation will create the conditions for further advances at other parts of the front.

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1 week ago China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism

China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism  Fox Business

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1 week ago Top Swiss envoy calls for ‘coalition’ to meet US tariff challenge during visit to China

The official discussed with Foreign Minister Wang Yi ways for countries to support a ‘multilateral world’, from which Washington was ‘disengaging’.

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1 week ago Russians doubt Trump can end Ukraine war: ‘I can’t trust him’

‘How many promises were there from Trump, but nothing changes. Only words,’ a resident in the Russian town of Vereya says.

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1 week ago China backs Iran holding nuclear talks with ‘bullying’ US, says top diplomat Wang Yi

Foreign ministers meet in Beijing and decry America’s ‘abuse of tariffs’ ahead of negotiations this week between Washington and Tehran.

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2 w. ago China invites European countries to form united front against Trump tariffs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on EU, Britain to work with Beijing and defend the multilateral trading system.

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Chinese making drones in Russia, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine war briefing: Chinese making drones in Russia, Zelenskyy says  The Guardian

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