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China’s Xi outlines global vision at major summit
Xi won approval at the summit for a new development bank attached to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
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Modi, Putin signal unity at China summit
The displays of warmth and laughter between the leaders of India, China, and Russia in Tianjin underscored how much US President Donald Trump has shaken up global diplomacy.
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Israel is committing genocide, world’s leading genocide scholars say
Israel criticized the group’s resolution, saying it was “entirely based on Hamas’ campaign of lies.”
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Oil companies’ divestment breached human rights in Nigeria, UN experts say
The companies sold their assets in Nigeria before carrying out remediation for damage caused by their oil spills in local communities, the UN said.
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Kenya hires former Trump official to lobby US
Nairobi signed an agreement with Continental Strategy, a lobbying firm founded by a former US ambassador to the Organization of American States.
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China’s exports to Africa surge after US trade upheaval
So far in 2025, exports from China to Africa total more than they did for the whole of 2020.
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Singapore, UAE lead talks to form new trade grouping
The move comes as the Trump administration unravels global trade agreements.
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Saudis celebrate crown prince's 40th birthday
The ruler has had a significant impact on the Middle East in a relatively short period of time, and he could have decades more in power.
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EU chief's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission president was landing in Bulgaria as part of her tour of frontline EU states to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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