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Duterte assures China that no 'offensive weapons' will be placed in disputed South China Sea

On 6 April, Duterte ordered the military to occupy and fortify the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.

Apr 10, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Russia tells US unilateral strikes against Syria help Isis and other extremists

Russia's FM Sergei Lavrov discussed the strike with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson via telephone.

Apr 9, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Priti Patel and Andrew Marr clash on Boris Johnson's withdrawal from Russia visit

The BBC host said Patel's failure to justify the cancellation was 'bemusing'.

Apr 9, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Boris Johnson cancels landmark Russia visit after Syria chemical weapons attack

'We deplore Russia's continued defence of the Assad regime,' the foreign secretary said.

Apr 8, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Trump defended US stance on Thaad missile system during discussion with Xi Jinping, South Korea says

China has been warning against the positioning of Thaad as it is wary that the system could threaten its security.

Apr 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

Trump and Xi wrap up 'very frank and candid' talks on trade and North Korea

The summit was overshadowed by US missile strikes in Syria.

Apr 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Cabinda War FLEC rebels in Angola urge the world to act as "people die in silence"

'We are not terrorists', claims rebel group fighting for independence of oil-rich former Portuguese Congo.

Apr 7, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Tillerson: Russia needs 'to think carefully' about continued support for Assad

The US Secretary of State's remarks come ahead of his visit to Moscow next week.

Apr 6, 2017

By James Tennent

Syria Russia Donald Trump United Nations

Theresa May joins City of London's lobbying effort for Saudi Aramco IPO

London Stock Exchange drafts Prime Minister to lobby Saudi government for state oil company mega stock listing.

Apr 5, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

Pakistan welcomes US offer to ease tensions, India says no

Pakistan and India react to offer by Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations.

Apr 5, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

Spanish gunboat faces off against Royal Navy after 'illegal incursion' into Gibraltan waters

The navy vessel Infanta Cristina was confronted by HMS Scimitar on 4 April.

Apr 4, 2017

By Paul Wright

African diplomats warn India that racist attacks will be brought to United Nations

Threat follows a string of racially-motivated attacks on African students living in India.

Apr 4, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

India

Trump may intervene to ease Indo-Pak tensions and not wait until 'something happens': Nikki Haley

Haley said Donald Trump administration was concerned about the relationship between India and Pakistan.

Apr 4, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

Trump calls Putin to offer condolences and 'full support' following St Petersburg Metro blast

'Happening all over the world. Absolutely a terrible thing,' the US president told reporters.

Apr 4, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump Vladimir Putin

North Korean defector says Kim Jong-un will use nukes and needs to be 'eliminated'

Thae Yong Ho warns supreme leader "is a man who can do anything beyond the normal imagination'.

Apr 3, 2017

By William Watkinson

Theresa May: British military trainers to be sent to Jordan to help defeat Isis

The PM will discuss terrorism, trade and the Syrian refugee crisis during a 3-day visit to the Middle East.

Apr 3, 2017

By Romil Patel

Theresa May Isis Islamic State Brexit

Britain will go to war over Gibraltar's sovereignty, say senior Conservatives

Sir Michael Fallon says the wishes of the enclave's residents must be respected.

Apr 2, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Poll suggests more than half of Americans want independent probe into Donald Trump's Russia ties

A probe into Trump's campaign links to Russia is favoured by 52% of Americans, while 23% are opposed

Apr 2, 2017

By Oli Gamp

Donald Trump Russia

Paris riots: French nationals in China warned over Shanghai stabbing

The French Embassy urged extra vigilance amid fears police killing in Paris triggered revenge attack in China.

Mar 31, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Paris

US Defence Secretary James Mattis accuses Russia of 'mucking around' in elections

Mattis also defended Nato's at the press conference with the UK defence secretary.

Mar 31, 2017

By Tom Porter

Russia

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