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Iran, Saudi Arabia take a step closer to repairing ties

The countries’ foreign ministers agree to open embassies, resume official visits and facilitate visas for citizens.

Al Jazeera

Macron, von der Leyen to press Xi Jinping on ending Ukraine conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. Macron and von der Leyen are expected to maintain pressure on Beijing for assistance in bringing the 14-month war to an end.

Radio France Internationale

China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting

China vowed reprisals against Taiwan Thursday after a meeting between the U_S_ House Speaker and the island’s President, saying the U_S_ was on a “wrong and dangerous road.”

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House Speaker McCarthy States ‘Unwavering’ US Support for Taiwan

“This is not our intention to escalate,” McCarthy said. “We want to continue to build and foster democracy and freedom. There should be no fear.”

The News Lens

Macron in China wants 'common path' on peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants a “common path” with China on peace in Ukraine when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

France and China call for Ukraine peace talks, Xi urges ‘restraint’

French and EU leaders on Thursday sought to make Europe's case for bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine in a Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin.

France 24

Factbox-In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone

Adversaries across the Middle East have been taking steps to mend relations strained by years of tension and conflict, a trend most recently demonstrated in an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic ties.

Reuters

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Timeline: Saudi-Iranian ties - A history of ups and downs

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in China for the first formal meeting of their most senior diplomats in more than seven years, Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya television said, under a deal to revive ties between the regional superpowers.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: EU warns China against arming Putin and says Xi should reach out to Zelenskiy – as it happened

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese president Xi Jinping discuss ‘strategic mutual trust’ in Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Woman walks again 4 years after husband pushed her off cliff, killing baby

A brave Chinese woman who lost the baby she was carrying when her husband pushed her off a cliff in Thailand four years ago can now stand and walk by herself.

Bangkok Post

For Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, a visit marks a historic first

The House speaker’s meeting with the Taiwanese leader in California is aimed at boosting U.S. support for the island nation. It has already drawn the ire of China.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taiwan president, US House speaker meet, defying China's threats

LOS ANGELES: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday met with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy despite threats of unspecified retaliation from China, with the leader of the self-ruled island strident in her defense of democracy.

Bangkok Post

China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension

Shandong carrier reported off east coast as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen flies home after meeting US House Speaker.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan watching Chinese movements but does not see escalation

Taiwan is keeping watch on a Chinese aircraft carrier but does not expect a large escalation in tensions, the government said on Thursday, after China denounced a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Reuters

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‘Brink of nuclear war’: North Korea warning on military drills

Pyongyang’s state media publishes warning as United States and South Korea continue joint military exercises.

Reuters

Macron seeks China's help on Ukraine, Xi 'willing' to call Zelenskiy

China's Xi Jinping expressed willingness to speak to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the head of the EU said on Thursday, after French President Emmanuel Macron urged Beijing to talk sense to Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

China to inspect ships in Taiwan Strait, Taiwan says won't cooperate

China's Fujian maritime safety administration launched a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation in the central and northern parts of the Taiwan Strait that includes moves to board ships, it said on its WeChat account.

Reuters

Top US, Philippine officials to meet after expanding defense pact

The top foreign and defense officials of the United States and the Philippines will meet in Washington next week, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, just as the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation agreement.

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The Guardian - UK

Taiwan monitoring Chinese strike group off the coast after president meets US speaker

China has said it would take ‘resolute’ measures to defend sovereignty, after denouncing Tsai’s meeting in California with McCarthy

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan’s president meets with Kevin McCarthy in California. What her visit says about Taiwan’s future

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Southern California, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in a show of the strength of relations between Taipei and Washington.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Patterns detected in sailing of China Coast Guard off Senkakus

Patterns have been detected in the movements of China Coast Guard vessels sailing off the Senkaku Islands. The ships have been entering Japan's territorial waters off the Senkakus as if carrying out "regular patrols" at specific times of the day and chasing after Japanese fishing boats if they are in…

ABC News

Fiji prime minister investigating China spy claims, says 'survival' is key issue for Pacific nations

In an interview with the ABC's The Pacific program, Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka says despite the geopolitical tug-of-war in the region, "survival" remains the key issue facing Pacific nations.

France 24

The US wants to elevate China to ‘developed country’ status; Beijing disagrees

The US House of Representatives has voted to strip China of its status as a developing country. China has condemned the move and refuses to join the ranks of developed or "wealthy" nations. At stake are critical economic and geopolitical issues for the world’s second-largest economy.

France 24

US House Speaker McCarthy greets Taiwan president despite Beijing's threats

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, becoming the most senior US figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on US soil since 1979 despite threats of retaliation from China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own.

Daily Mirror

US-China tensions to rise as House Speaker in historic meeting with Taiwan President

Mr McCarthy greeted President Tsai on her arrival at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California in a historic first since the US broke formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979

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