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New security deal grants US ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea bases
Jun 15, 2023 08:16A recently inked defense agreement has granted the US military an “unimpeded access” to Papua New Guinea (PNG) military bases, as part of Washington’s push to increase its military footprints in the Pacific to counter the influence of China.
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China FM demands US 'show respect', stop harming Beijing's core concerns
Jun 15, 2023 02:59Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has demanded from the US to respect its core concerns, such as the Taiwan issue, if it wants to restore strained ties between the two countries.
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President Ortega pays tribute to General Soleimani
Jun 14, 2023 14:26During a ceremony to welcome Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi to Nicaragua, President Daniel Ortega paid tribute to Iran’s top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
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Belarus declares receipt of Russian nukes, vows use if attacked
Jun 14, 2023 13:09Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has declared receipt of the first shipment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to the country as a deterrent, but vowed to use them if attacked.
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US pushing India to seal big armed drone deal during Modi’s visit: Report
Jun 14, 2023 11:13US President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly pushing India to overcome its bureaucratic hurdles in order to progress a deal for buying a dozen American-made armed drones, as it seeks to deepen military ties between the two countries in a bid to “weaken” Russia and China.
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Pakistan pays for first shipment of Russian oil in yuan
Jun 14, 2023 09:59Pakistan has paid for its first import of discounted Russian crude oil in China's yuan, marking a significant shift in the South Asian country's policy of paying for exports in US dollars, and opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Islamabad and Moscow.
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Unilateral sanctions undermine efforts to combat climate change, must end immediately: Iravani
Jun 14, 2023 08:41Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations says unilateral sanctions act as barriers to the targeted countries’ contributions to global efforts aimed at tackling climate change problems, demanding an immediate stop to the coercive measures.
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US must expect gradual decline in dollar's share of global reserves: Yellen
Jun 14, 2023 06:53US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington should expect a gradual decline in the dollar's share of the global reserve, as the global de-dollarization move is gaining momentum.
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US to send $325 million worth of weapons to Ukraine
Jun 14, 2023 06:49The United States has announced a new $325 million military aid package for Ukraine, in defiance of repeated warnings by Russia.
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Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Jun 14, 2023 06:47Donald Trump became the first former US president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back.