China’s Exports Rebound as Trade Shifts Away from the U.S.
China’s exports rose far more than expected in November, climbing 5.9% year-on-year after a contraction the previous month. The rebound was driven almost entirely...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing as Berlin Hardens China Policy
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in Beijing for his first official visit as Germany adopts a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China. The...
Zelenskiy Calls U.S. Peace Talks “Constructive but Tough”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his latest talks with U.S. representatives on a potential peace plan were productive but difficult, as the war nears...
Macron Reaffirms U.S.-Europe Unity on Ukraine, Rejects Claims of Distrust
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking during a visit to China, sought to dispel claims that France harbours mistrust toward Washington over efforts to negotiate...
Outrage and Fear Grip Nigerian Families After Mass School Kidnapping
Two weeks after one of Nigeria’s largest school abductions, families of more than 250 missing children are desperate for news. The attack at St....
Xi Jinping Hosts Macron in Chengdu, But Tangible Deals Remain Elusive
Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron on a sightseeing visit to Chengdu on Friday, marking a rare gesture of personal diplomacy....
Global Food Prices Slide in November as Supply Boosts Ease Costs, FAO Reports
Global food commodity prices fell for the third consecutive month in November, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO...
Putin Visits India as Modi Signals Support for Ukraine Peace, Strengthens Trade Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for his first visit to India in four years, meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra...
Taiwan and Japan Express Concern as China Launches Largest Naval Deployment Yet
Taiwan and Japan have raised alarms over China’s unprecedented maritime activity across East Asian waters, following reports that Beijing deployed over 100 naval and...
Australia Moves to Deepen Defence Ties with Japan Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for talks with his counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro, with both sides eager to accelerate...