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Xi primed to meet Japan, Canada leaders after Trump summit
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» GYEONGJU — Chinese leader Xi Jinping was expected to meet Canada and Japan's new prime ministers for the first time on Friday, a day after agreeing to a trade war ceasefire with US President Donald Trump.
Sun, sand and suspects: Spain seduces fugitive criminals
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» MADRID - With its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife, Spain has long been a top destination — not just for tourists, but also for criminals looking to vanish.
Why China may face 'scrutiny' over using police diplomacy to help developing world
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2025
» On Thursday, 200 Chinese nationals rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were repatriated to China, while hundreds more are expected to arrive in China in the coming days, according to Beijing's Ministry of Public Security.
Assad’s fall: The end of Syria’s brutal ruling dynasty
Bloomberg, Published on 08/12/2024
» Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president who inherited power in 2000 with promises of reform, only to brutally suppress his opponents in a war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, has been toppled in a lightning rebel advance, according to state television.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
Saudi Arabia to open first alcohol store
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2024
» RIYADH - Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh, which will serve exclusively non-Muslim diplomats, according to documents and a source familiar with the plans.
US House speaker to meet Taiwan president despite Beijing's threats
AFP, Published on 05/04/2023
» LOS ANGELES: US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sits down with Taiwan's president on Wednesday for a highly symbolic meeting in California that has already prompted outrage and dire warnings from China.
China says Tsai-McCarthy meeting will 'further damage' Sino-US relations
AFP, Published on 04/04/2023
» LOS ANGELES - An upcoming meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will "further damage" relations between Beijing and Washington, China warned Monday.
Top Republican McCarthy to meet Taiwanese president in US
AFP, Published on 03/04/2023
» WASHINGTON - Republican US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed he would meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, defying dire warnings from China that he would be "playing with fire."
Russian anti-war exiles targeted in Serbia
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» BELGRADE: They may be more than a thousand miles from Moscow, but the long arm of the Kremlin is still dangerously close for Russian exiles in Serbia who oppose the invasion of Ukraine.