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China, AI and a say on world order: Why the US rejoined UNESCO

After five long years of absence, the United States formally rejoined the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday, June 30. The US claims it needs a place back at the table, where China has had plenty of time to exert its influence on some of the…

France 24 · Jun 30, 2023

US says Armenia and Azerbaijan have made 'further progress' toward a peace deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Armenia and Azerbaijan have made “further progress” toward a peace agreement in three days of U.S.-hosted talks between the two former Soviet republics that have repeatedly clashed over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Jay Ambrose: Is China figuring on owning Cuba?

Watch out for China because, listen, this nuclearized, troop-laden, threatening, ultra-aggressive military monster has just come up with another warning of evil intent. It is negotiating with Cuba about a joint military training and enhanced intelligence center 100 miles from Florida. The center would no doubt host vast numbers of…

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

Blinken, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen Discuss Iran, Judea And Samaria Violence

On a call, the two spoke on "efforts to advance Israel’s integration into the region & countering Iran’s destabilizing behavior"‌.

Zenger · Jun 28, 2023

China’s Li backs closer communication, global cooperation

Premier Li Qiang tells ‘Summer Davos’ delegates globalisation means countries must work together.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023

Russia defence chief Shoigu appears in video after Wagner revolt

Footage of Sergey Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine airs after rebellion led by mercenary boss seeking his removal.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023

China downplays Wagner group rebellion to support Russia

China’s support to most credible ally came during Russian eputy foreign minister’s unannounced visit

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu ‘visits’ troops in first appearance since Wagner rebellion

As Ukraine says there have been 250 combat clashes in the last week along the frontline

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin says Wagner uprising was ‘doomed to fail’ – as it happened

President addresses Russia as Yevgeny Prigozhin says ‘march’ was to avoid destruction of mercenary group, not to overthrow Putin

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2023

Mercenary chief’s rebellion has weakened Putin, analysts say, as Russia faces counteroffensive in Ukraine

The Wagner forces’ largely unopposed, rapid advance exposed vulnerabilities in Russia’s security and military forces as it also pulled some of the country’s best forces from the battlefield in the war with Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023