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Ukraine war: Zelensky's diplomatic tour has improved the ground for a fresh military offensive – but it needs to come soon

Ukraine’s offensive is in full swing – at least diplomatically. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring capitals and summits over the past several weeks, trying to keep Ukraine on top of the international agenda while securing military, economic and political support for the war that was forced upon his country…

The Conversation

U.S., Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao traded barbs on trade, investment and export policies in talks on Thursday described by Raimondo's office as "candid and substantive."

Reuters

China calls on G7 to not abuse trade restrictions - commerce ministry

China hopes the Group of Seven will not abuse trade and investment restrictions while saying that they will not seek decoupling from the country, Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson Shu Jueting said on Thursday at a news briefing.

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PM Modi lauds presence of ruling party, Opposition members at Indian community event in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation visit, and arrivd at Delhi on Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Hindu

Factbox-Ukraine wants F-16 jets - how is coalition developing for training pilots?

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

Reuters

What did the Hiroshima G7 summit accomplish?

Geopolitics dominated the just-concluded G7 summit in Hiroshima, where the most prominent participant was not a G7 leader, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Bangkok Post

How China is increasing its influence in central Asia as part of global plans to offer an alternative to the west

As G7 leaders were preparing for their recent summit in Japan, China’s president Xi Jinping hosted his central Asian counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

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Ukraine and Russia trade places in battle for Bakhmut

Ukraine now threatens encirclement of ruined eastern city after Russia claims victory.

Al Jazeera

Russia and China deepen economic ties amid surge in trade since Ukraine invasion

Russian PM holds talks with Xi Jinping and signs bilateral pacts to further investment, exports and sports cooperation

The Guardian - UK

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will NOT face investigation into speeding fine row

The PM dithered for days over whether Suella Braverman should be investigated over claims she asked officials to help her avoid attending a public speed awareness course

Daily Mirror

Biden's cancelled Australia-PNG trip was a missed opportunity – but a US debt crisis would hurt a lot more

The Quad leaders’ meeting was meant to take place in Sydney today, with the Sydney Opera House as the picturesque setting. Instead, US President Joe Biden has rushed back to Washington from the G7 summit in Japan to deal with the looming debt ceiling crisis in Congress.

The Conversation

Makers call G7 attention to decarbonized vehicles

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) held an exhibition featuring decarbonized vehicles in Hiroshima during the recent summit of the Group of Seven nations. It exhibited 35 models including electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen vehicles, emphasizing various decarbonization technologies.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

What is going on with China's Belt and Road Initiative?

While the leaders of the G7 met in Japan, Chinese President Xi Jinping used a China-Central Asia Summit to push further economic and trade ties along the old Silk Road under the banner of his signature policy — the Belt and Road Initiative. So how is the project tracking and…

ABC News

Biden’s shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate

President Joe Biden’s decision to allow allies to train Ukrainian forces on how to operate F-16 fighter jets — and eventually to provide the aircraft themselves — seemed like an abrupt change in position but was in fact one that came after months of internal debate and quiet talks with…

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Ukraine, China and veiled threats: High-table diplomacy at the G7, and where India stands

In a year that has already seen a slew of summits taking place, with more set to happen over the next few months, the high table of global diplomacy seems full in the midst of various challenges. This has meant a hectic schedule for summit meets.

Daily Mirror

Tory MP rants about BBC grilling Rishi Sunak over Suella Braverman speeding row

Sir Charles Walker complained that BBC Political Editor Chris Mason had asked the Prime Minister about the scandal at a press conference at the G7 summit in Japan

The Independent UK

Sunak still considering potential investigation into Braverman claims

Downing Street on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister was still ‘looking at all the requisite information’.

Reuters

China's Xi calls for 'new socialist Tibet' - Xinhua

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on Tibet to build a prosperous, harmonious and "new socialist Tibet" underpinned by unity and civility, days after Group of Seven (G7) nations expressed concern over human rights in the region.

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The Independent UK

Micron: US expresses ‘serious concerns’ after China bans its largest memory chipmaker

US Department of Commerce ‘engaging directly’ with China over chip ban

The Independent UK

Ukraine to get western support ‘for years to come’, Sunak says

The Prime Minister also warned against a ‘descent into protectionism’ in response to China’s rise at a defence conference in London.

The Conversation

Degrowth isn't the same as a recession – it's an alternative to growing the economy forever

The UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in March, according to the Office of National Statistics. And though the country is likely to narrowly avoid an official recession in 2023, just as it did the previous year, the economy is projected to hit the worst growth rates since the Great…

The Independent UK

Watch: Rishi Sunak speaks at defence conference after Suella Braverman speeding fine controversy

Rishi Sunak took questions at the London Defence conference on Tuesday, 23 May.

Reuters

Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate

Ukraine's foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week, stepping up wartime Kyiv's diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the "Global South" and cement the vision laid out by Ukraine as the only path to peace.

The Guardian - AU

US calls for Evan Gershkovich’s immediate release after Moscow extends WSJ reporter’s detention – as it happened

White House spokesperson says US authorities working hard to secure journalist’s release after his detention on spying charges in March

The Independent UK

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