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Top-level meeting shows China – and Xi – still a priority for Biden

US President Joe Biden last met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in November 2023. Jake Sullivan has been welcomed to China on his first visit as US National Security Adviser. He will hold talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the two countries try to stabilize relations. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Wang have met four times over 16 months in…

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Macron rejects left-wing alliance leadership, as crisis continues

French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly stated he will not support a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance, despite its success in securing the most seats in last month’s legislative election. Macron emphasized that France requires institutional stability and argued that the left-wing coalition would struggle to pass a confidence vote in parliament. In a provocative…

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Trump, Harris, campaigns clash over debate rules amid microphone dispute

The upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, scheduled for September 10 on ABC, is now in doubt due to disagreements over the debate’s rules, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN. Trump’s campaign has requested that microphones be muted throughout the debate, except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak, similar…

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Telegram founder Durov arrested in France over platform moderation

Pavel Durov, the Russian-French billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Bourget Airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, according to TF1 TV and BFM TV, which cited unidentified sources. Durov was traveling on his private jet, TF1 reported, adding that he was the subject of an arrest warrant in France as part of a preliminary…

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Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas: A temporary pause or prelude to more conflict?

Months of intense negotiations across various cities and levels have brought Israel and Hamas closer to striking a ceasefire deal. However, even if an agreement is reached—which is still uncertain—it may only last a few weeks before collapsing and the war in Gaza resuming. As senior negotiators prepare to meet this weekend in Cairo, several sticking points remain in discussions…

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Modi offers to mediate peace in Ukraine during historic Kyiv visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic visit to Ukraine, where he told President Volodymyr Zelensky that he is willing to play a personal role in facilitating peace. Modi’s visit comes after President Zelensky criticized him last month for hugging Russia’s President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow on a day when Russian strikes caused significant casualties, including…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends campaign, endorses Trump

Independent White House candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Republican nominee Donald Trump on stage at a rally in Arizona after suspending his campaign and endorsing the former president. Kennedy, 70, a lifelong Democrat and member of the Kennedy political dynasty, stated that the same principles that led him to leave the Democratic Party now compel him “to throw my…

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Botswana unearths second-largest diamond in history

In a remarkable discovery, Botswana has unearthed a 2,492-carat diamond, making it the second-largest diamond ever found globally. The massive gem, described as being the size of a fist, was discovered at the Karowe Mine, operated by Canadian company Lucara Diamond Corp. This discovery is a significant event for Botswana, which is already well-known for its rich diamond reserves. President…

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US criticizes Israeli PM’s ‘maximalist’ ceasefire stance

A senior US administration official has expressed discontent with recent remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of making “maximalist statements” that undermine efforts to finalize a ceasefire agreement. The official described these comments as “not constructive” to achieving a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The criticism comes amid intense regional diplomacy led by US Secretary…

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Ethiopia bans importation of petrol, diesel vehicles for diplomatic missions

By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has implemented new regulations prohibiting the importation of petrol and diesel vehicles by Diplomatic and Consular Missions, as well as Regional and International Organisations operating in Addis Ababa. This directive is a significant step in Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to combat climate change and accelerate the…

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