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Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher from Michigan held for more than four years after being detained by Rus...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to "true multilateralism" during a visit to Jakarta, signaling deeper cooperation with Indonesia amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China’s dedication to “true multilateralism” during his arrival in Jakarta for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing economic and political ties with Southeast Asia’s largest economy, state-run Xinhua News reported on Saturday.
Li’s trip marks another step in China’s effort to strengthen regional alliances in the wake of U.S. tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.
At a business event attended by Li, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto underscored the importance of Jakarta-Beijing relations for regional peace and economic progress. He acknowledged China’s contributions to industrial and technological development in Indonesia and praised the country’s opposition to imperialism and colonialism, emphasizing its support for the developing world.
Following his Jakarta visit, Premier Li will head to Malaysia to participate in the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Xinhua reported.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Norway for talks about the Russia-Ukraine war. He is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who arrived in Oslo earlier. Witkoff will also meet European officials.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday.
Yemen's Houthis have denied targeting the holy city of Medina on Wednesday adding that they have not conducted any military operations towards Saudi Arabia either, denying earlier comments from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
French authorities imposed local curfews in parts of Paris, Lille and Nice on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting linked to nationwide anti-government protests, as the government faced mounting criticism over security failures.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, with discussions focused on the war in Ukraine and the prospects for progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher from Michigan held for more than four years after being detained by Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, with discussions focused on the war in Ukraine and the prospects for progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The European Union has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to bolster regional security, with plans to expand satellite surveillance, protect undersea infrastructure and help member states acquire more icebreakers.
Washington says it has cancelled more than 300,000 visas since January 2025, as new figures reveal a sharp decline in net migration and growing restrictions on legal entry.
A viral online game in which players dodge police checkpoints and risk detention on their way to a protest in New Delhi is turning political frustration into satire, as young Indians find new ways to challenge the authorities.
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