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Military deals with France, US plunge Greece into ‘war’ with Russia, China: Ex-diplomat

Oct 24, 2021 05:17

A former Greek diplomat has lambasted recent military agreements with France and the United States, saying the pacts could potentially drag the country into a conflict with Russia, China and the Arab world.
Russia, China conduct first-ever joint naval patrols in Pacific Ocean

Oct 24, 2021 05:01

Russian and Chinese warships have, for the first time, conducted joint patrols in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
‘Think twice’ about AUKUS, China’s foreign minister tells UK

Oct 24, 2021 04:08

China’s foreign minister has urged Britain to “think twice” about its trilateral military pact with the United States and Australia, which will allow Canberra to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
Taliban spokesperson censures US atrocities against Afghans, urges compensation

Oct 22, 2021 14:24

The Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has condemned the US atrocities against the Afghan people over the past 20 years, and going on, urging Washington to compensate for its acts of brutality.
China calls on US to abide by 'One China' policy

Oct 22, 2021 13:55

China has called on the United States to strictly abide by the "One China" principle when handling issues related to Chinese Taipei, stressing that Beijing would not compromise on its core interests.
China expresses dissatisfaction with planned trip by Chinese Taipei min. to Europe

Oct 22, 2021 05:31

China expresses strong dissatisfaction with a plan by Chinese Taipei's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu to visit Europe and make a virtual address to a forum in Rome next week.
Biden says US would come to Taipei's defense

Oct 22, 2021 05:10

US President Joe Biden says the United States would come to Taipei's defense, claiming it had a commitment to defend the self-ruled island China asserts sovereignty over.
China 'teapots' eye Iranian crude in fresh buying frenzy

Oct 21, 2021 02:57

China's independent refiners, also known as teapots, are set to ramp up crude oil purchases from Iran as they seek to use import quotas before they expire in less than three months, a report says.
China, Russia vessels sail through Tsugaru Strait for first time, Japan claims

Oct 19, 2021 14:22

A group of Russian and Chinese naval vessels have for the first time on record sailed through a strait separating the Sea of Japan from the Pacific, Japan has claimed.
Russia backs China’s right to test hypersonic missiles

Oct 19, 2021 13:21

The Russian government has backed China’s reported test of a hypersonic missile, saying that the test did not breach any of Beijing’s international obligations, posed no threat to Russia, and followed similar moves by the US.