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British Ambassador to France Says UK will not Deal with Marine Le Pen

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 11, 2017 11:29 AM EST

The United Kingdom's ambassador to France said that the embassy does not plan to forge links with far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. read more

Russia's London Embassy Accuses UK Foreign Secretary of Trying to Start a New Cold War

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 11, 2017 11:15 AM EST

Johnson accused the Kremlin of being behind the US election cyber attack read more

Multiple Deadly Attacks Across Afghanistan Kill Dozens, Including Five UAE Diplomats

Frances Diana Roullo   | Jan 11, 2017 10:10 AM EST

A series of militant attacks killed dozens of people on Tuesday all across Afghanistan, including five UAE diplomats visiting the country to discuss humanitarian and developmental projects to aid the strife-torn nation. read more

Xi to Become First Chinese President to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos

Girish Shetti   | Jan 11, 2017 09:39 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping is slated to attend the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 17-20. Xi's attendance would assume special importance, considering that he is the first Chinese president to attend the annual economic meeting. read more

Djibouti Inaugurates Electric Railway Line Built by China

Steve M.C.   | Jan 11, 2017 11:00 AM EST

China has forged further in its relationship with the African community after the launch of a $3.4 billion electric railway line linking Djibouti-Ethiopia. The 750km railway line was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Nagad Railway station in Djibouti. read more

China to Beef up Security at Pakistan Border to Curb Terror in Xinjiang Province

Girish Shetti   | Jan 11, 2017 07:34 AM EST

The security along the China-Pakistan border would be further tightened in a desperate bid to curb terrorist activities in China's Muslim dominated Xinjiang province, according to Chinese state media. The decision comes barely weeks after a terrorist attack in Xinjiang province left five people dead. read more

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Blasts US Intelligence Report, Calls It 'Embarrasing'

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 11, 2017 04:37 AM EST

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Monday fired back at US intelligence for a report that accused his whistleblower website of being used by the Russian government to distribute hacked information from democratic figures during last year's presidential election. read more

Taiwan Dispatches Jets, Navy Ships after Chinese Aircraft Carrier Enters Taiwan Strait

Girish Shetti   | Jan 11, 2017 01:12 AM EST

Taiwan dispatched fighter jets and navy ships on Wednesday after Chinese warships led by a aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, in yet another sign of ongoing tension in the cross-strait relations. read more

Japan, South Korea Dispatch Fighter Jets After China Conducts Drills in Sensitive Areas

Girish Shetti   | Jan 10, 2017 09:47 AM EST

Japan and South Korea have put their fighter jets on high alert in East China Sea and Sea of Japan after spotting Chinese aircrafts flying back and forth in the region, Japanese and South Korean officials have said. read more

Singapore Foreign Minister Responds to Diplomatic Relationship with China after Terrex Vehicle Incident

Theena Ocay   | Jan 10, 2017 10:02 AM EST

Singapore must conduct its foreign policy as a sovereign, independent nation, even though other countries may put pressure on the Republic, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Monday, addressing questions in the Parliament about the Terrex vehicle incident. read more

China Expresses Serious ‘Concern’ on North Korea’s ICBM Threat

Girish Shetti   | Jan 10, 2017 06:11 AM EST

China on Monday expressed serious concern over North Korea's repeated threat to launch ICMB or intercontinental ballistic missile. The concern from Beijing comes swiftly after U.S took critical note of Pyongyang's latest missile threat last week. read more

Duterte did not Seek Cancer Treatment in China: Philippine Official

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 10, 2017 03:07 AM EST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's longtime aide brushed off rumors on Monday that the tough talking leader paid a visit to a cancer hospital in China to seek treatment. read more

China Receives Su-35 'Flanker-E' Fighter Jets from Russia: Report

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 10, 2017 02:11 AM EST

China has received four Sukhoi Su-35 "Flanker-E" fighter jets from Russia in late December 2015, the China Daily reported without providing further details. read more

Singapore Demands Return of Seized Military Vehicles from Hong Kong

Steve M.C.   | Jan 10, 2017 01:59 AM EST

Singapore's defense ministry sent a stern message to Hong Kong on Monday demanding the state to return nine of its military armored troop carrier in accordance to sovereign immunity law. read more

Syrian Government Ready to Negotiate with Opposition Groups: Bashar Assad

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 09, 2017 09:08 PM EST

Assad's government uses the term "terrorists" for all the country's rebels. read more

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