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  Port Moresby (AFP) May 22, 2023 Papua New Guinea will sign a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's growing footprint in the Pacific region. In a sign of the intensifying rivalry over the South Pacific, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was not alone in representing major powers in Port Moresby, where the deal is to be signed. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew into town just hours before him on the eve of a summit Monday with 1 ... read more |
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Biden blames China relations on 'silly balloon' shootdownWashington DC (UPI) May 21, 2021 President Joe Biden on Sunday blamed the recent poor relations between the United States and China on the "silly balloon" carrying surveillance equipment that was shot down earlier this year. ... more 
Pacific isles fear becoming theatre for US-China rivalryHiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023 A Pacific Islands leader on Friday called on the United States and China to not bring "adversarial competition" to the region, as the rival powers intensify their bids for influence. ... more  
China expresses 'strong dissatisfaction' with G7 communiqueBeijing (AFP) May 20, 2023 China on Saturday expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim at Beijing on issues including the South China Sea, human rights and alleged interference in their democracies. ... more  
Military drones are swarming the skies of Ukraine and other conflictsMedford MA (SPX) May 19, 2023 Loud explosions rock the evening sky. Streaks of light appear like comets. Missiles rain down. Below, people scramble for cover. The injured are taken on stretchers - the dead, buried. That is ... more |
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China nuke arsenal build-up 'concern for global stability': G7Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023 China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal is a "concern to global and regional stability", Group of Seven leaders said Friday after talks on nuclear disarmament in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. ... more 
Modi seeks to boost New Delhi's Indo-Pacific roleNew Delhi (AFP) May 19, 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Papua New Guinea and Australia on Sunday as New Delhi seeks to counter mounting Chinese influence in both the Indian and Pacific oceans. ... more 
G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation'Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 20, 2023 G7 leaders on Saturday warned China over its "militarisation activities" in the Asia-Pacific region but said the bloc also wanted "constructive and stable relations" with Beijing. ... more  
Biden says US, China should see a 'thaw very shortly'Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023 US President Joe Biden said Sunday that ties between Washington and Beijing should thaw "very shortly", after the United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon this year. ... more |
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Taiwan's WHO exclusion risks 'terrible impact': ministerGeneva (AFP) May 21, 2023 Taiwan's health minister warned Sunday that the continued exclusion of the self-ruled island from the WHO amid pressure from China posed a significant threat to global health. ... more  
Zelensky meets G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16sHiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 20, 2023 President Volodymyr Zelensky huddled with G7 leaders on a landmark visit to Hiroshima Saturday, securing long-sought access to US fighter jets and mounting a diplomatic offensive. ... more 
Ukraine's Zelensky wins new diplomatic, military support from G7Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrapped up a triumphant diplomatic offensive in Hiroshima on Sunday, heading home bearing new arms, munitions and the "unwavering" diplomatic support of G7 allies. ... more 
Kyiv claims 'insignificant' part of Bakhmut, but advancingKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2023 The Ukrainian army on Sunday said it retained control of an "insignificant" part of Bakhmut, the eastern city that Russia claims to have captured, but was advancing on its flanks. ... more |
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Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relationsTaipei (AFP) May 20, 2023 Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option". ... more 
Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for UkraineWashington (AFP) May 19, 2023 US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, a senior White House official said Friday. ... more 
Biden says Putin 'will not break our resolve' on UkraineHiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023 Ukraine's backers "will not waver", US President Joe Biden said Sunday after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is in Hiroshima on a surprise visit to the G7 summit. ... more 
Russian PM to visit China next week: BeijingBeijing (AFP) May 19, 2023 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China from May 23 to 24, Beijing's foreign ministry and the Kremlin said on Friday. ... more |
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Business tough in China as national security trumps allShanghai (AFP) May 20, 2023 Doing business in China has become harder and potentially more perilous as the government prioritises an ever-widening definition of national security over all else, despite insisting the country has reopened for trading. ... more  
Rocket carrying Saudi man and woman launches to ISSCape Canaveral FL (SPX) May 21, 2023 The second-ever private mission to the International Space Station successfully launched on Sunday, carrying the first Saudi citizens, Rayyanah Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, and Ali Al-Qarni, ... more  
GPR announces Series A funding on back of customer tractionSomerville MA (SPX) May 19, 2023 GPR, the world's only provider of Ground Positioning Radar, have announced it has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding led by top technology investor Rhapsody Venture Partners. GP ... more 
Russia warns against supplying Ukraine with F-16 fighter jetsWashington DC (UPI) May 20, 2023 Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko on Saturday warned Western leaders of "enormous risks" of supplying Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. ... more |
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