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Frozen Russian assets on agenda in financial leaders talks: US
Washington (AFP) April 15, 2024 The gathering of world leaders at the IMF and World Bank's spring meetings brings an "opportunity" for progress in tapping immobilized Russian assets to aid Ukraine, a senior US Treasury official said Monday. Leaders including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will represent the United States at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank talks this week in Washington - covering issues including the impact of Iran's recent attack on Israel. In particular, conversations are set to "include ways ... read more |
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Russia summons French ambassador over minister's 'unacceptable' commentsMoscow (AFP) April 12, 2024 Russia on Friday summoned the French ambassador to Moscow following "unacceptable" comments by French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne, the Russian foreign ministry said. ... more 
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tension mountsWashington (AFP) April 11, 2024 US President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, as he hosted the first joint summit with Tokyo and Manila amid growing tensions with Beijing. ... more 
US-Japan defense 'new era': key things to knowWashington (AFP) April 11, 2024 The United States and Japan on Wednesday agreed to boost defense ties in what President Joe Biden called "the most significant upgrade in our alliance since it was first established." ... more 
China rebuffs 'criticism or pressure' over ties with RussiaBeijing (AFP) April 10, 2024 China vowed Wednesday it would not accept "criticism or pressure" over its ties with Russia, after Washington warned that it will hold Beijing responsible if Moscow makes gains in Ukraine. ... more |
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US, China resume talks on safe military interactionsWashington (AFP) April 5, 2024 The United States and China held talks this week on safety in interactions between their armed forces for the first time in more than two years, the US military said Friday. ... more 
NATO turns 75 in shadow of Ukraine war -- and TrumpBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 4, 2024 The United States and Europe must stick together, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, as the Western military alliance turned 75 menaced by an aggressive Russia and the spectre of Donald Trump's return to power. ... more 
Biden, Xi clash but seek to manage tensions as US officials head to ChinaWashington (AFP) April 3, 2024 Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping clashed in a telephone call Tuesday about US trade restrictions on technology and on Taiwan, but they looked to manage their tensions, with two top US officials heading shortly to Beijing. ... more 
From Cold War to the Ukraine war: NATO at 75Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2024 The NATO military alliance on Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of its founding treaty in Washington. ... more
NATO at 75 is stronger -- but also under threatBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2024 The NATO military alliance marks its 75th anniversary on Thursday, reinvigorated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine - but menaced by the growing threat from Moscow and the spectre of Donald Trump. ... more |
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France wants 'clear message' from China to Russia over Ukraine war
Beijing (AFP) April 1, 2024 France's top diplomat said on Monday that Paris wants China to send "clear messages" to its strategic ally Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing. France and China have sought to strengthen ties in recent years and, during meetings in Paris in February, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told President Emmanuel Macron that Beijing appreciated his country's "independent" stance. But Paris has also sought to press Beijing on its ties with Moscow, which have only grown ... read more 
China's Xi hails ties with Indonesia during Prabowo visitBeijing (AFP) April 1, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping praised ties with Indonesia on Monday, laying out a vision for regional peace as he met president-elect Prabowo Subianto amid tensions with other Southeast Asian neighbours. ... more |
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Sticky-fingered journalists on Air Force One put on noticeWashington (AFP) Mar 29, 2024 Normally they're the ones grilling Washington power players. But the tables have been turned on the White House press corps. ... more 
Marcos says Philippines will not be 'cowed into silence' by ChinaManila (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels. ... more
Sri Lanka PM says China to develop strategic infrastructureColombo (AFP) Mar 27, 2024 Sri Lanka's prime minister said Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation's strategic deep sea port and the capital's airport after talks with his counterpart in Beijing. ... more 
NATO commitment to Poland, 'ironclad' says US; Russian Polish envoy ignores summonsWashington (AFP) Mar 25, 2024 The United States stressed Monday its NATO commitment to Poland was "ironclad" after its ally said that a Russian missile had breached its airspace. ... more 
Blinken says Russia, China 'cynically vetoed' Gaza resolutionTel Aviv (AFP) Mar 22, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia and China Friday of "cynically" using their vetoes to block a US-backed resolution at the UN Security Council on a Gaza ceasefire. ... more |
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