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US pushes for three-way nuclear deal with Russia and China
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» GENEVA - The United States on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons, after the last treaty between top nuclear powers Washington and Moscow expired.
Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» LONDON - The UK government was Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security concerns and ahead of an expected visit to China by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
AFP, Published on 30/12/2025
» BEIJING - China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets.
Japan warns citizens in China over safety amid Taiwan row
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» TOKYO — Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows
AFP, Published on 15/11/2025
» BEIJING — China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
Poland calls emergency UN meeting over drone raid blamed on Russia
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» WARSAW — Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» LONDON - American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023.
'Avoid escalation': World reacts to Israel strike on Iran
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» PARIS - World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures.
Zhao's historic snooker title sparks talk of China world domination
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» BEIJING — Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and sparked predictions the country could come to dominate the sport.
Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan trade talks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» TOKYO - Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and "volatility" while "progress" flagged by the US president in talks with Japan lifted markets slightly.