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‘Old friend’ Putin arrives in China for state visit, summit…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries look to further deepen a relationship that has grown close
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister…
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state’s top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore
Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom was known by her friends and family as courageous, outspoken, and fierce. At just 28 years old, she was a
France backs controversial New Caledonia vote changes amid continued unrest
Plan to expand electoral roll gets the go-ahead as New Caledonia is rocked by worst unrest in more than 30 years.France has adopted controversial reforms to New
Japan’s famous brother-and-sister act eye more Olympic judo gold
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, Japan’s Hifumi Abe and his sister Uta want to go for gold again in Paris 2024 Olympics.Japan’s brother-and-sister Olym
Russia’s Putin to visit China in first foreign trip since…
The Russian leader’s May 16-17 visit aims to underscore the deepening ‘no limits’ partnership with China’s Xi Jinping.Russian President Vladimir Putin w
Photos: Unrest wracks French-ruled Pacific islands of New Caledonia
Authorities in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have announced a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest. The French authorit
China gives table tennis legend Ma another shot at Olympic…
Ma Long’s inclusion in China’s table tennis squad gives the 35-year-old a chance to win gold in his fourth consecutive Olympics.China’s Ma Long will get a
Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new…
Singapore – For the first time in 20 years, Singapore will inaugurate a new prime minister, Minister for Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who
Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions
“In May, when the fragrance of flowers and grass on the Great Hungarian Plain fills the air, I will pay a state visit to Hungary at the invitation of Presiden
Australian court lifts social media ban on Sydney church stabbing…
X was alone in insisting on debate on ‘free speech’ following removal of film from social media.An Australian court has allowed social media to carry a vide
UK charges three with working for Hong Kong intelligence
Suspects accused of violating National Security Act as cases against Chinese and Russian spies mount across Europe.The British police have charged three men wit
