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Bipartisan support for the bill underscores concerns among both Republicans and Democrats about the popular video-sharing app’s ties to China and its potential threat to national security.
Mar. 14
Russia
This year's manoeuvres come with Middle East tensions soaring in the face of the Israel-Hamas war that has drawn in Iranian allies around the region, including Yemen's Huthi rebels.
Mar. 12
China
The Chinese delegation’s visit is part of Beijing’s “shuttle diplomacy” tour in an attempt to negotiate peace between Kyiv and Moscow, but Kyiv’s response might’ve been met with cold indifference.
Mar. 8
Ukraine
While Ukraine has been trying hard to get China on board its peace formula, the latest European tour of the Chinese diplomat is unlikely to yield any immediate results.
Mar. 8
China
Beijing's top diplomat met the press Thursday on the sidelines of China's largest annual political gathering, which opened in the capital earlier this week.
Mar. 7
Ukraine
The trip will represent "the second round of shuttle diplomacy on seeking a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis", China's foreign ministry said in a statement.
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
Beijing has faced accusations that it is supplying lethal arms to Russia, charges it has always denied.
Feb. 19
Russia
The next few weeks will be spent on tests and procedure checking to ensure the satellites are operational ahead of two years of in-orbit proving of the systems.
Feb. 16
Putin
Putin told Xi that ties between China and Russia were at “an unprecedentedly high level”, a Kremlin readout said.
Feb. 8
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 3
War in Ukraine
The use of Western electronic components in Russian missiles has caused concern since the start of the war in Ukraine, but a material most people haven’t heard of is even more critical.
Feb. 1
Russia
India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine.
Jan. 29
Ukraine
Ukraine tests China’s readiness to participate in its “peace summit” to be held in Switzerland.
Jan. 27
Iran
The BRICS bloc members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as new full members on Monday.
Jan. 3
War in Ukraine
The head of the Kremlin tried to convince the Chinese leader that Russia could fight Ukraine for another five years and would win. Journalists also say Putin may plan a ceasefire ruse in Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2023