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  Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 India and China Wednesday agreed to work towards improving bilateral ties, signalling a potential thaw between the neighbours since clashes between their troops in 2020 over a contested border. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of a BRICS gathering in Russia, the pair's first formal meeting in five years. Xi told Modi that China and India should strengthen cooperation, Chinese state media reported Wednesday. "It is in the fundamental ... read more |
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Russia summons German ambassador over Berlin's new Baltic maritime headquartersWashington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2024 Russia's foreign ministry has summoned Germany's ambassador to lodge a formal protest over Berlin's establishment of a new tactical maritime headquarters on its Baltic Sea coast. ... more  
China insists on 'no escalation of fighting' in Ukraine, Xi tells BRICSKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 China's President Xi Jinping said Wednesday there must be "no escalation of fighting" in Ukraine as he addressed leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies, including his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. ... more  
West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS contentParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 West African social media is abuzz with posts promoting a "brighter future" in partnership with non-Western powers, especially those belonging to the BRICS emerging economies meeting this week in Russia. ... more 
China, Russia, Iran and N. Korea cooperation worries Swiss intelligenceGeneva (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Swiss intelligence warned Tuesday of the impact of shifting global power relations on security in Switzerland and beyond, voicing particular concern at growing military cooperation between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. ... more |
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India, China and S.Africa leaders bolster Putin at key summitKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Some of Moscow's key allies rallied round Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the first day of a major summit that the Kremlin hopes will show Western attempts to isolate it over the Ukraine offensive have failed. ... more |
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Pentagon announces $400M in new round of military arms support for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 The Pentagon announced on Monday a new round of military assistance for Ukraine as it remains mired in its fight against invading Russia. ... more  
Britain, Germany agree to significantly deepen their defense allianceWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 Britain and Germany have agreed to a significant military pact that will see the two allies work together on weapons projects and defense amid the growing threat Russia poses to the European continent. ... more  
Belarus to hold presidential vote on January 26Moscow (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Belarus will hold a presidential election on January 26, four and a half years after widespread allegations of vote rigging in the last ballot led to mass protests. ... more  
India's Modi to meet China's Xi in Russia: foreign ministryNew Delhi (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first bilateral meeting in five years Wednesday, Indian officials said, days after their countries reached a deal on their contested border. ... more |
Ukraine FM to visit Africa, Oman to gain backing for peace planKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Wednesday starts a tour of African countries and Oman to drum up support for Kyiv's plan to end the grinding war with Russia. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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NATO, Ukraine, trade: Europe's jitters ahead of US voteBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 European nations are nervously eyeing the nail-biting US election that will bring the radically different approach of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris to the White House. ... more  
North Korean leader Kim inspects missile bases, ballistic weaponsSeoul (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a strategic missile base, state media said Wednesday, releasing images of him viewing transport and launch vehicles for the country's largest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic weapons. ... more 
Britain announces $3B loan for Ukraine from frozen Russian assetsWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 Britain on Monday announced it will lend Ukraine nearly $3 billion to be used on weapons and aid needed to repel the Russia's invasion. ... more 
North Korea denies sending troops to Ukraine amid international condemnationWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 A North Korean representative to the United Nations denied reports that Pyongyang had dispatched thousands of troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, calling the claims "groundless" amid a growing international outcry. ... more |
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Russia summons German ambassador over Baltic Sea base Moscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had summoned Germany's ambassador to protest over a new naval command centre for NATO on the Baltic Sea. ... more 
North Korea UN representative denies Pyongyang sent troops to RussiaUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 North Korea has not sent troops to Russia to help Moscow fight Ukraine, one of its United Nations representatives said Monday, dismissing Seoul's claims as "groundless rumour". ... more  
Ukraine drone attack kills one in occupied city: MoscowMoscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-held city of Energodar, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, killed one person on Tuesday, a Moscow-installed official said. ... more 
US imposes curbs on firms over support of Pakistan, Iran weapons programsWashington (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 The United States added more than two dozen entities to a trade blacklist Monday over alleged support of weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and Iran, and for other issues including aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine. ... more |
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Russian navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drillsYangon (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 A group of Russian navy ships arrived in war-torn Myanmar to join maritime exercises with the military junta's navy, Myanmar state media said on Monday. ... more 
Zelensky calls for 'strong response' from allies to North Korean involvement in Ukraine warWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a "strong response" from international partners to North Korean involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, citing evidence that Pyongyang has begun sending troops in addition to weapons. ... more 
UK's Lammy warns China over support for Russia in UkraineBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing's ties with Europe, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Friday as he made a rare diplomatic visit for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. ... more 
N. Korea sending 'large-scale' troop deployment to Russia, Seoul spy agency saysSeoul (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 North Korea has decided to send a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East and undergoing training, Seoul's spy agency said Friday. ... more |
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G7 defence ministers concerned by attacks on peacekeepers, vow Kyiv supportNaples, Italy (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over the escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. ... more |
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US posts $10 million reward citing Russian election interferenceWashington (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to any foreign person or entity engaging in election interference, it said just weeks before Americans select their next president. ... more
N.Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be 'significant escalation': NATO chiefBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 If North Korea sent soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine, that would be "a significant escalation", NATO secretary general Mark Rutte warned on Monday. ... more
Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issuesBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties. ... more 
Ukraine launches more than 100 drones in large-scale attack on western RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 20, 2024 The Kremlin said Sunday its air defense systems downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, as Kyiv claims its attacks struck an important munitions plant and a military airfield in western Russia. ... more |
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