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Tag: International Relations
India and Australia Move to Tighten Bonds to Counter China’s Rise
India’s president, Ram Nath Kovind, is in Sydney this week trying to build ties with Australia as the two countries seek to counter China’s growing clout.
British Academic Is Jailed for Life on Spying Charges in U.A.E.
The severity of the verdict over Matthew Hedges, 31, a postgraduate student, stunned British officials. He has denied the charges.
Five Takeaways From Our New China Project
Our new series, China Rules, shows how a country mired in poverty beat the odds and managed to become the most powerful modern rival to the United States.
Russia, Which Has Tried to Manipulate Interpol, Is Poised to Lead It
The prospect of a Russian presidency ignited lobbying by American and European officials. Rights groups warn it may make Interpol vulnerable to Kremlin influence.
Xi Visits Philippines to Celebrate ‘Rainbow After the Rain’ With Duterte
President Xi Jinping arrived in Manila amid growing concern that the Philippines’ conciliatory approach to China has backfired.
Facing Tensions Close to Home, Japan’s Abe Cements Alliance with Australia
Japan’s prime minister paid homage to Australians killed by Japanese bombs, courting the country amid wariness over China and strained ties with South Korea.
Saudis Shift Account of Khashoggi Killing Again, as 5 Agents Face Death Penalty
The kingdom’s prosecutor acknowledged that Saudi agents dismembered the dissident, but said the killing was not premeditated. Five agents face the death penalty.
France Says Trump’s Twitter Attack Lacks ‘Common Decency’
A barrage of scathing tweets aimed at the French president, Emmanuel Macron, landed on the third anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks.