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‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat

‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat

'There can be no global modernization without the modernization of Africa,' Wang Yi says after visiting African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Lesotho

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Russia summons Polish ambassador over detention of scientist in Warsaw
13.01.2026

Russia summons Polish ambassador over detention of scientist in Warsaw

Foreign Ministry formally protests detention of archaeologist Alexander Butyagin in Poland at Ukraine's request, demands his release

In summit with Japan’s Takaichi, S.Korea's Lee seeks trilateral cooperation with China
13.01.2026

In summit with Japan’s Takaichi, S.Korea's Lee seeks trilateral cooperation with China

Premier Sanae Takaichi hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for summit in her native province of Nara

Medvedev jokes Greenland could join Russia if Trump does not speed up its 'capture'
13.01.2026

Medvedev jokes Greenland could join Russia if Trump does not speed up its 'capture'

'Brilliant' Trump would become acting president of Greenland, and handle the job 'excellently,' quips the former leader

China vows to ‘firmly protect lawful interests’ over Trump’s 25% tariffs on Iran trade
13.01.2026

China vows to ‘firmly protect lawful interests’ over Trump’s 25% tariffs on Iran trade

US president has ordered imposing 25% tariffs on ‘any and all’ countries doing business with Iran

'Ring leader': Death penalty sought for South Korea’s ousted President Yoon over martial law
13.01.2026

'Ring leader': Death penalty sought for South Korea’s ousted President Yoon over martial law

Special prosecutor made the demand during final hearing of case charging Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection