UK PM tells China’s Xi he hopes for ‘honest’ discussions
London (AFP) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he hoped they could have ...
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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What’s behind the dispute between Benin and Niger?
Cotonou (AFP) - Benin and Niger are locked in a growing diplomatic row that has damaged their economies and seen ...
Chinese Premier Li toasts warming trade ties in Australia
Sydney (AFP) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang mixed a dash of "panda diplomacy" with a visit to a historic vineyard ...
Xi, Putin hail ties as ‘stabilising’ force in chaotic world
Beijing (AFP) - Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilising force in a chaotic ...
Xi, Putin hail ties as ‘stabilising’ force in chaotic world
Beijing (AFP) - Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilising force in a chaotic ...
China’s Xi in Hungary to celebrate ‘new era’ with Orban
Budapest (AFP) - President Xi Jinping received a warm welcome in Hungary on Thursday as he held talks aimed at ...
China’s Xi welcomed with ‘respect and love’ in Serbia
Belgrade (AFP) - Serbia on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping on the second stage ...
Gaza, Ukraine loom large as G20 foreign ministers meet
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Foreign ministers of the G20 group of nations open a two-day meeting Wednesday in Brazil, ...
UAE defends Israel ties as Gaza war concerns grow
Dubai (AFP) - A top Emirati diplomat on Monday defended her country's decision to maintain ties with Israel despite its ...
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Kabul (AFP) - While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and ...
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