Beijing expresses outrage after US agrees ‘comprehensive’ trade deal with Taiwan
Washington says trade agreement will ‘strengthen and deepen the economic and trade relationship’ with Taiwan
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Australian veteran loses defamation lawsuit over Afghan war crimes
An Australian court has found that war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith who was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery, probably killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. According to media reports, Roberts-Smith, now 44, had murdered at least six unarmed Afg…
Source says Qatar PM, Taliban chief hold secret talks on Afghanistan
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani held secret talks with leader of the Taliban Haibatullah Akhunzada this month on resolving the ruling Taliban’s tension with the international community, a source briefed on the meeting has revea…
UN says acute food insecurity to deteriorate in several countries, including Afghanistan and Yemen within months
Severe food shortage is likely to grow in 18 “hunger hotspots” in 22 countries further in 2023, according to a report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme published on Monday.
Pakistan slaps travel ban on Imran Khan, his wife and hundreds of party leaders
Pakistan’s government has restricted former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife and hundreds of leaders and members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party from travelling abroad amid a PTI standoff with the country’s military, officials have conf…
Pakistan says considering banning Imran Khan’s party
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Islamabad is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party for attacking the state, a decision likely to enrage his supporters and exacerbate his confrontation with the military establ…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt looking to purchase Chinese weapons
Beijing is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new arms, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
China and Russia should upgrade economic, trade and investment cooperation: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin that Beijing and Moscow should increase the level of economic, trade and investment cooperation, according to the Chinese state media reports.
Russia predicts trade with China to hit record $200 billion
Trade between Moscow and Beijing is expected to hit a new record level of $200 billion this year, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during a trip to China. The remarks came as Moscow faces growing isolation from the West over the Ukraine w…
India and Australia sign major new deal after years of negotiations
Modi says Albanese promised ‘strict action’ against Sikh separatist groups in Australia