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Why did Xi hold back-to-back calls with Putin, Trump?
Beijing (AFP) Feb 5, 2026 China's leader Xi Jinping held back-to-back calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump this week, timing analysts said on Thursday was rare and significant as Beijing positions itself as a stable global power. Here is what to know about the talks: - Why on the same day? - Xi's video call with Putin on Wednesday afternoon was followed just hours later by a phone call with Trump. "The timing of the call is rare and interesting. It is not common for Xi to have two cal ... read more |
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Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talksAbu Dhabi (AFP) Feb 5, 2026 Russia and the United States agreed to resume high-level military contacts, in a major step of rapprochement between the world's top nuclear powers at Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. ... more 
China's Xi calls for 'orderly' world in talks with Uruguay leaderBeijing (AFP) Feb 3, 2026 China's leader Xi Jinping called Tuesday for an "equal and orderly multipolar world" in the face of "unilateral bullying", in an apparent jab at the United States. ... more 
Europe needs to lose 'nostalgia' for US: Germany's MerzEschborn, Germany (AFP) Feb 2, 2026 Europe cannot afford to be sentimental in its relations with an increasingly hostile United States, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday. ... more 
China tells Russia's Shoigu relations could 'break new ground'Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 China's top diplomat told Russia's security chief that bilateral relations could "break new ground" this year as the two officials met in Beijing on Sunday, according to an official government statement. ... more |
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Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence ties; Saudi-Pakistan mutual defence pact won't include TurkeyTokyo (AFP) Jan 31, 2026 Britain and Japan agreed to strengthen defence and economic ties, visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer links with China drew warnings from US President Donald Trump. ... more 
Britain's Starmer ends China trip aimed at reset despite Trump warningShanghai (AFP) Jan 31, 2026 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a four-day trip to China on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump. ... more 
Dalai Lama's 'gratitude' at first Grammy winNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 2, 2026 Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audio book, narration and storytelling. ... more 
China's Xi urges 'central role' of UN in call with Brazil's LulaBeijing (AFP) Jan 23, 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping called on countries to protect the "central role" of the United Nations in international affairs, urging his Brazilian counterpart on Friday to help safeguard international norms, state media reported. ... more 
China warns US attempts to contain it 'doomed to fail'Beijing (AFP) Jan 29, 2026 Beijing said on Thursday attempts to contain it are "doomed to fail", days after the US defence department announced it would prioritise curbing China this year while maintaining respectful ties. ... more |
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Greece, France working to renew defence pactSalamina, Greece (AFP) Jan 29, 2026 The defence ministers of Greece and France on Thursday said their countries were working to renew a 2021 defence cooperation agreement, under which Athens has purchased significant quantities of French-made weapons. ... more 
Greenland blues to Delhi red carpet: EU finds solace in IndiaNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 28, 2026 Presiding over the signing of a major trade deal alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen broke into a large smile. ... more 
Russia's military chief visits troops in east Ukraine: defence ministryMoscow (AFP) Jan 27, 2026 The Russian army's chief of staff, Valery Gerasimov, has visited troops fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday. ... more 
Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world orderBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2026 President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China seeks to uphold the UN-based world order, in remarks as he met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing. ... more 
China vows 'support' for Cuba after US threatsBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2026 China promised on Tuesday to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the United State, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. ... more |
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'Keep dreaming': NATO chief says Europe can't defend itself without US
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 26, 2026 NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Monday Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland. US President Donald Trump roiled the transatlantic alliance by threatening to seize the autonomous Danish territory - before backing off after talks with Rutte last week. The diplomatic crisis gave fresh momentum to those advocating for Europe to take a tougher line against Trump and break its military reliance ... read more 
China defence minister vows greater 'strategic coordination' with RussiaBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2026 China's Defence Minister Dong Jun told his Russian counterpart that the two countries should "strengthen strategic coordination" during a video call on Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. ... more |
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