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In the bustling city of Paris, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stands poised to engage in a crucial dialogue with China’s President Xi Jinping during his state visit. With a steadfast determination, von der Leyen emphasizes the pressing need for “fair” competition between the European Union and China, seeking to rectify any distortions that may exist. Reflecting on her ...

Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. This sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead last June by masked gunmen in a busy car park in a Vancouver suburb. The diplomatic row escalated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India’s ...

As the world’s second-largest economy, China seeks to deepen its political and economic ties in Europe as a counterbalance to its challenging relations with rival Washington. However, those hoping that French President Emmanuel Macron‘s red carpet welcome for President Xi Jinping will result in a significant shift in China’s position on Russia will likely be disappointed. Analysts caution against expectations ...

In a fiery statement, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on President Joe Biden, accusing him of leaving a trail of disastrous decisions in his wake. Trump, renowned for his bold rhetoric, declared that “every single thing he touches turns to sheet,” emphasizing his concerns about Biden’s leadership. Despite the sharp criticism, Trump also made a surprising pledge ...

Forty-six people died when a makeshift dam burst its banks in Kenya’s Rift Valley in the early hours of Monday, as torrential rains and floods battered the country. Residents said the accident occurred in the dead of night when the dam burst near the town of Mai Mahiu. This sent torrents of water and mud gushing down a hill and ...