Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath for new term as president
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took the oath of office for a new five-year presidential term on Saturday,…
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Russia warns United States: don’t brandish ultimatums on arms control
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia warned the United States on Saturday it should stop brandishing ultimatums over the collapse…
Indonesia proposes demilitarised zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan
By Kanupriya Kapoor SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Indonesia’s defence minister on Saturday proposed a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine,…
U.S., China trade blame as hopes for military dialogue fade
By Chen Lin and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China on Saturday for refusing…
South Korea says some countries ignore N.Korea’s unlawful behaviour
By Kanupriya Kapoor and Ju-min Park SINGAPORE (Reuters) – South Korea’s defence minister said on Saturday that some countries were…
China objects to NATO labelling it a “threat” – embassy
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China “strongly opposes” NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China’s embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring…
Theatre in democratic Taiwan stages Hong Kong play about Tiananmen square
By Angie Teo and Jessie Pang TAIPEI (Reuters) – A Taiwan theatre is showcasing a Hong Kong play about Tiananmen…
China’s snub of U.S. military leader highlights escalation risk
By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yew Lun Tian WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -Brief smiles and handshakes by U.S. and Chinese military…
Brazil poultry lobby sees little risk of nationwide export ban over bird flu
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Revised trade accords with most of Brazil’s trade partners, including China, make it…
Walmart reiterates goal of doubling international gross merchandise in 5 years
By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Reuters) – Walmart still expects to double the amount of gross merchandise volume it sells…