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The U.S.-China trade relationship: What's behind the competition?

The world's two biggest economies are facing considerable tensions, with implications for the global economy and supply chains.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President-elect Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President-elect Donald Trump.

As more health workers are killed in Lebanon, fears rise of wider trend

A paramedic’s death reverberates through a community in Lebanon, and raises fears of wider trend.
Colleagues of Red Cross paramedic Hassan Badawi, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday, mourn following his funeral, in Bechamoun
Colleagues of Red Cross paramedic Hassan Badawi, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday, mourn following his funeral, in Bechamoun
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North Korea

North Korea

Kim Jong Un to continue support for Russia as North Korea opens memorial for Ukraine war dead

A Russian delegation including Defense Minister Andrei Belousov attended a completion ceremony for a memorial honoring North Korean soldiers killed while fighting in Russia’s ​Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces staged an incursion in 2024, KCNA said on Monday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea early on June 19, the Kremlin said, kicking off a visit set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries as Moscow pursues its war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea early on June 19, the Kremlin said, kicking off a visit set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries as Moscow pursues its war in Ukraine.
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Defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases in Mali

Mali was struck by one of the biggest coordinated attacks on its army in the capital that also challenged its security partner Russia.
Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases
Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases

King Charles' royal charm offensive seeks to win over Trump and reset a souring relationship

The president has repeatedly hit out at Britain, straining ties that the monarch will be hoping to mend when he visits the U.S. this week.
Image: BRITAIN-US-ROYALS-DIPLOMACY
Image: BRITAIN-US-ROYALS-DIPLOMACY
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South America

South America

Explosive device kills 20 and injures dozens aboard bus in Colombia

Authorities in Colombia say that an explosive device on a bus has killed 13 people in the country's southwest region as violence there escalates.
A large group of people surround a heavily damaged bus after a bombing attack on a rural highway.
A large group of people surround a heavily damaged bus after a bombing attack on a rural highway.
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Two former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Benjamin Netanyahu

The two leaders will seek to unite a fragmented opposition with little in common beyond a shared hostility toward Netanyahu.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid stand with their arms around each other's backs on the floor of the Israeli parliament.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid stand with their arms around each other's backs on the floor of the Israeli parliament.
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Latin America

Latin America

Four vying to be the next U.N. chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

The selection will be left to the U.N. Security Council, especially its five veto-wielding members — the U.S., Russia, China, U.K. and France.
Costa Rican economist and former Second Vice President Rebeca Grynspan speaks during a hearing to be considered as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Costa Rican economist and former Second Vice President Rebeca Grynspan speaks during a hearing to be considered as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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Hungary

Hungary

Hungary's Viktor Orbán steps down from parliament after a landslide defeat, vows to rebuild

"Our task now is not in parliament," Orbán said, vowing a radical "reorganization" of his political camp.
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the press on April 15.
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the press on April 15.

Trump cancels American delegation's trip to Pakistan

Trump called off Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s trip to Pakistan to meet with the Iranians after receiving a deal offer "that should have been better" from the Iranian delegation, he said.
Donald Trump speaks to a group of reporters on the tarmac in front of Air Force One.
Donald Trump speaks to a group of reporters on the tarmac in front of Air Force One.
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Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say

Residents in cities across Mali reported gunfire and blasts on Saturday, suggesting a possible attack by armed groups.
Africa tower.
Africa tower.