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US, China to Work on Mending Bilateral Ties; Biden May Meet Xi Jinping, Says US NSA

The NSA's remarks came just hours after Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu accused the US of trying to destabilise the Indo-Pacific region after warships from the two countries were involved in a near collision.

Jun 5, 2023

By IANS

'Kosovo is the heart of Serbia': Novak Djokovic Declares Support for Serbs Amid Clashes in Zvecan

Djokovoc's act of expressing political opinion in strong terms came after the long-standing Serb-Albanian conflict attracted international attention following the clashes between Serbs and Nato forces in the northern territory of Zvecan.

May 30, 2023

By Jacob J

Belarus Opposition Leader Says Lukashenko in Critical Condition After Alleged Poisoning

The western press has reported on Lukashenko's illness and alleged poisoning earlier as well. These reports, most of which are by British tabloids, usually cite a Belarusian opposition figure to write unverified news about the health of the president.

May 29, 2023

By Jacob J

Biden, McCarthy Announce Debt Ceiling Deal Reached to Avoid Government Shutdown

On Saturday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen extended the government shutdown deadline to June 5.

May 28, 2023

By Jacob J

What is Nato+? US Congress Panel Proposes Adding India in Select Group of Global Defense Partners

The Nato alliance, which was launched in 1949 with 12 founding members, currently has 31 members.

May 27, 2023

By Jacob J

Elon Musk Supports Ron DeSantis for 2024 Nomination But Trump's Lead Increases

In general Musk's sympathies are with the political right but he does not believe Donald Trump has the chance to win the 2024 election.

May 25, 2023

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

Biden and McCarthy Fail to Reach a Deal as US Government Shutdown Looms

If the two sides do not reach common ground within ten days to raise the current debt ceiling, the US government will effectively shut down, triggering a serious economic crisis.

May 23, 2023

By Jacob J

China Accuses Japan of Leading Smear and Attack on Beijing at G-7 Summit

The G-7 leaders had issued a communique following their summit, in which they also dealt with issues such as China's strong arm tactics in the South China Sea and Beijing's alleged human rights violations.

May 22, 2023

By Jacob J

Conservatives Set to Retain Power in Greece; PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis's New Democracy Bags 145 Seats

New Democracy garnered 40.79 per cent of the votes, securing 145 seats in the next 300-member Parliament.

May 22, 2023

By IANS

Fresh G-7 Sanctions Seek to Choke Russian Revenues, Stymie Tech and Finance Sectors

The new round of sanctions targets Russia's technology sector, its energy capabilities and the financial services sector.

May 20, 2023

By Jacob J

Thai referendum: Junta-backed constitution gets approval despite severe criticism

Thailand Opposition Wins Big in Parliament Election but May Fail to Topple Military-Backed Ruler

Genera Prayut has been in power since 2014 when he led a coup and toppled the last democratically elected government in Thailand.

May 15, 2023

By Jacob J

Turkey's Presidential Poll Goes to Likely Runoff With 93% of Votes Counted

If no presidential candidate secured a simple majority, or 50 per cent, of the votes in the first round, a second ballot would be scheduled between the top two frontrunners on May 28.

May 15, 2023

By IANS

Ron DeSantis Rails Againt Trump, Virtually Throws His Hat in Ring for GOP 2024 Presidential Momination

DeSantis criticized what he called Trump's "daily drama" of his leadership style, creating tensions within the GOP.

May 14, 2023

By IANS

Us presidential election

Pakistan Names Two Warships it Bought From China After Two 17th and 18th Century Muslim Kings in India

China and Pakistan had signed a deal in 2018, under which Beijing would give four warships to Pakistan.

May 12, 2023

By Jacob J

G-7 Agenda of US Overshadowed by Partisan Fight Over Debt Ceiling

Republicans' control of the House of Representatives since January has made it more difficult for Yellen to deliver on promises Democrats made in multilateral negotiations.

May 10, 2023

By Reuters

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