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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'

China executed 4 Canadians this year, Ottawa says

The four Canadian citizens were executed by China despite former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appeal for clemency. China claims the Canadians were guilty of drug offenses. China executed four Canadian nationals in recent
4 weeks ago
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran nuclear solution. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing
1 month ago
Taiwan leader promises to counter China 'infiltration'
Taiwan leader promises to counter China 'infiltration'

Taiwan leader promises to counter China ‘infiltration’

Taiwan accuses China of trying to intimidate it into relinquishing its independence. Beijing considers the democratically governed island as part of its own territory. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for tougher
1 month ago
Taiwan says 'impossible' for US to abandon Indo-Pacific
Taiwan says 'impossible' for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says ‘impossible’ for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says it will increase its defense spending and help its semiconductor industry expand to the US — both issues that Trump had complained about. The United States will “not abandon” the Asia-Pacific region
1 month ago