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In from the cold? Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma spotted among top tech bosses who met China’s Xi
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and the country’s top tech executives in Beijing on Monday, in a meeting that signals officials could be steering the country in a more business-friendly direction after a yearslong regulatory crackdown. Besides Ma, the other tycoons in attendance included Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu, CATL CEO Zeng Yuqun…
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Rubio says Iran is ‘behind every terrorist group’ as he vows full U.S. support for Netanyahu
The secretary of state said Iran, which has long funded militant groups such as Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, threatens Middle East stability. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Iran remains the “single greatest source of instability” in the Middle East and threw his full support behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A meeting between…
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Saudi Arabia seeks to mediate between Trump and Iran on new nuclear deal
Saudi Arabia is open to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in pursuit of a new deal to limit Tehran’s nuclear program, CNN has learned. The kingdom is concerned that Iran may be more inclined to pursue a nuclear weapon now that its regional proxies – long viewed as a deterrent against Israeli attacks – have been significantly weakened.…
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DR Congo’s M23 rebels enter centre of strategic city Bukavu: Report
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after advancing rapidly in the country. A local official, a security source, and five witnesses reported seeing the rebels there on Sunday, while a spokesperson for the militia told Reuters: “We are there.” The armed group had been advancing on the capital…
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UK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says Lammy
The UK and EU countries must increase their defence spending, with Europe facing an “existential question” even in the event of a negotiated peace in Ukraine, according to David Lammy. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the UK Foreign Secretary said that “Putin will not go away” and emphasized the need for increased military spending despite 23 NATO countries already…
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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as new African Union Commission Chairperson
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) after a closely contested election at the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa. Youssouf secured his victory with 33 votes in the final round, marking a significant diplomatic achievement for Djibouti and ushering in a…
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Ethiopia’s homegrown philosophy of Medemer serves as guiding framework for Africa’s collective progress: PM Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that Ethiopia’s homegrown philosophy of Medemer can serve as a guiding framework for Africa’s collective progress. Speaking at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Premier underscored the importance of unity, cooperation, and shared prosperity for the continent. “Medemer, Amharic term loosely…
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‘Army of Europe’ needed to challenge Russia says Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the formation of a European army to guard against Russian aggression, as he expressed concerns that the US may no longer reliably come to Europe’s aid. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky said, “I really believe the time has come – the armed forces of Europe must be created.” He emphasized that Ukraine…
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Vance’s blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda
This year’s Munich Security Conference (MSC) was supposed to be primarily about two things: how to end the war in Ukraine without giving in to Russia, and how Europe needed to boost its spending on defence. But the most senior American present, US Vice President JD Vance, used his time at the podium to talk about neither. Instead, he shocked…
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Trump and Modi discuss trade, defense cooperation at White House
President of the United States Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the White House, where they discussed efforts to ease tariffs, address trade issues, and bolster defense cooperation. Despite Trump’s warning that India would not be exempt from higher tariffs, the meeting on Thursday marked progress in trade talks. A joint statement after the meeting said…
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