2 h. ago As India and Pakistan clash, Trump opts for cautious US diplomacy: ‘I want to see them stop’

Trump aims to balance US influence while prioritising de-escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

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3 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow hailing historic ties and true friendship

Hours before the Chinese leader’s plane touched down, airports across the Russian capital were closed by Ukrainian drone attacks.

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4 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping attacks US ‘hegemony’ ahead of summit with Vladimir Putin

China’s Xi Jinping attacks US ‘hegemony’ ahead of summit with Vladimir Putin  Financial Times

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8 h. ago China’s Xi arrives in Russia ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade

China’s Xi arrives in Russia ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade  Semafor

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9 h. ago WATCH: Trump says it’s a 'disservice' that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing in for China ambassador

WATCH: Trump says it’s a 'disservice' that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing in for China ambassador  PBS

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9 h. ago WATCH: Trump says it’s a 'disservice' that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing

WATCH: Trump says it’s a 'disservice' that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador  PBS

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10 h. ago US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: ‘We do not spy on friends’.

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11 h. ago J.D. Vance says US thinks Russia asking too much to end Ukraine war

He also called for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, saying that it would otherwise be impossible for Washington to mediate.

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11 h. ago Pink smoke: excluded from conclave, Catholic women want their voices heard

The only women the men choosing the next pope will see are ‘nuns tidying their rooms’, protesters say as they call for more female priests.

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12 h. ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

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12 h. ago Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

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12 h. ago Watch live: Trump swears in David Perdue as ambassador to China

Watch live: Trump swears in David Perdue as ambassador to China  NBC News

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13 h. ago Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade  CNN

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13 h. ago Striking softer tone, Vance says US and Europe on ‘same team’

Vance shocked Europe in February when he attacked EU policies on immigration and free speech.

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15 h. ago Xi’s trip to Russia, Beijing rolls out economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi thanking Moscow for support over Taiwan to Beijing’s new measures to guard against US tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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15 h. ago Xi’s Russia trip, China unveils economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights

Xi’s Russia trip, China unveils economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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16 h. ago Xi Jinping’s Russia visit balances symbolism and strategy as Europe watches

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

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16 h. ago Germany’s Merz stresses European unity, defence on first Paris trip as chancellor

Merz and France’s Macron hope to give the relationship fresh impetus at a crucial time.

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18 h. 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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18 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

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