Russia clearing town in Dontesk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's Defence Ministry says
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Dontesk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported....
China and Brazil have committed to bolstering free trade and multilateralism, signing 20 agreements aimed at deepening their economic and diplomatic ties amid global trade challenges. The deal includes increased Brazilian agricultural exports to China.
China and Brazil strengthened their relationship by signing 20 agreements during a state visit by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Beijing. Among the key areas of cooperation, the two countries emphasized defending free trade, opposing protectionism, and resisting unilateral actions. Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed that these agreements were vital as both nations seek to enhance their ties amid uncertain global trade conditions.
Brazilian President, who is attending a major forum in Beijing alongside Latin American and Caribbean leaders, highlighted the growing importance of Brazil's relationship with China, which is Brazil’s largest trading partner. Lula's visit marks his third meeting with Xi since taking office in 2023, underscoring the increasingly close partnership between the two nations.
Brazil's trade and investment promotion agency reported that Chinese investments have brought in approximately 27 billion reais ($4.8 billion) to Brazil. The two leaders also discussed expanding agricultural exports, with Brazil poised to increase its supply to China in response to rising demand.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised its forecast for the rapid emergence of a strong El Niño, warning the climate pattern is likely to drive higher global temperatures and intensify extreme weather in the months ahead.
India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed sensitive documents linked to Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, marking the government's first public comments on the incident.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
International politicians and religious leaders have paid respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei throughout the day, ahead of his six day funeral ceremony which begins on Saturday. His casket is currently on display at the Iman Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran.
Germany has requested urgent talks with China's ambassador following reports that Chinese authorities trained Russian soldiers, adding fresh strain to relations between Beijing and Europe amid the war in Ukraine.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Dontesk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use next week's NATO summit in Ankara to advance his push for greater European responsibility in security, with a bilateral meeting planned with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as Paris seeks closer coordination with key allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence, saying Russia and the United States share a special responsibility for maintaining global security as the world's two largest nuclear powers.
China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting a strong protest from Taipei, which accused Beijing of illegally expanding its authority and undermining regional stability.
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