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Romania

Far-right populist and reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential run-off

Independent Calin Georgescu faces reformist Elena Lasconi on December 8. PM Marcel Ciolacu has resigned as Social Democrats’ leader.

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China-EU relations

Denmark says in talks with China over ship linked to cut undersea cables

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China trade

Russia’s ‘economic isolation’ seen benefiting China amid fresh US sanctions

25 Nov 2024 - 9:00PMvideocam

Ukraine war

UK national captured by Russia in Kursk while fighting for Ukraine: report

If confirmed, it could be one of the first publicly known case of a Western national captured on Russian soil while fighting for Ukraine.

25 Nov 2024 - 6:46PMvideocam

James Scott Rhys Anderson claims that he went to Ukraine after being discharged from the army. Photo: Handout

Ukraine war

Moscow says Biden undermining Trump’s ‘peaceful path’ on Ukraine

Kremlin responds to Biden granting Ukraine permission to use US-supplied long-range missiles against targets in Russia.

25 Nov 2024 - 4:53PMvideocam

Aviation accidents

Russian plane catches fire after landing in Turkey, passengers and crew evacuated

The incident involved a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by Russia’s Azimuth Airlines.

25 Nov 2024 - 2:19PM

Ukraine war

Biden bolsters Ukraine before Trump’s return to White House

US president is trying to strengthen Ukraine against Russia, as Trump has vowed to end the war – possibly giving Russia the upper hand.

25 Nov 2024 - 12:21AM

US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands after signing a security agreement on the sidelines of the G7 in June. Photo: AP

Ukraine war

Ukraine losing ground in Russia’s Kursk, senior Kyiv military official says

Ukraine has lost over 40 per cent of the territory captured in Russia’s Kursk region as Russian forced mount waves of counter assaults.

24 Nov 2024 - 6:49PM

Romania

Romania presidential vote tied after first round, partial results show

PM Marcel Ciolacu and hard-right independent Calin Georgescu each had about 22.1 per cent and could face each other in a December 8 run-off.

25 Nov 2024 - 6:10AM

Ukraine war

Will Japan arm Ukraine as North Korea reinforces Russia?

With thousands of North Korean troops deployed to support Moscow, Japan’s commitment to Ukraine is being put to the test like never before.

25 Nov 2024 - 8:20PMvideocam

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reviews the troops at a military base in Asaka, Japan, on November 9. Photo: EPA-EFE

The Philippines

‘Valued partner’: why is Philippines’ Marcos Jnr openly backing Ukraine?

While shared values may underpin Marcos Jnr’s stance, observers say it could also indicate calculated deference to US influence in the region.

23 Nov 2024 - 3:30PMvideocam

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) is greeted by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jnr during a meeting inside the presidential palace in Manila on June 3. Photo: EPA-EFE

Ukraine war

Opinion | How longer-range US missiles can change the Russia-Ukraine war’s complexion

The Army Tactical Missile System will allow Ukraine to conduct deep strikes on Russian territory and limit Moscow’s operational reach.

23 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Ukraine war

Ukraine war: Putin says will test more Oreshnik missiles in combat

The Russian leader has ordered the new hypersonic weapon to be put into serial production, saying other advanced systems are being developed.

23 Nov 2024 - 9:48AMvideocam

Ukraine war

Outside In | It’s goodbye to ‘peace dividend’, hello to wars and defence binges

Global spending on defence is rising at the expense of social needs. The ‘peace dividend’ years are over.

22 Nov 2024 - 6:07PMvideocam

Military cadets light candles to commemorate the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in front of the Motherland monument in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 19. Photo: Reuters

North Korea

Seoul says North Korea received Russian missiles in return for troop dispatch

National Security Director Shin Wonsik said Moscow also provided other equipment to reinforce Pyongyang’s air defence system.

22 Nov 2024 - 3:54PMvideocam

A Russian anti-aircraft missile launching system on display at a military forum in Moscow. Photo: AFP

Science

Russian scientists hail discovery of 32,000-year-old sabre-toothed cat cub

A remarkably well-preserved cat cub, tens of thousands of years old, was discovered in Russia’s permafrost.

22 Nov 2024 - 4:21PM

Russian ballet world farewells star dancer who died in balcony fall

Renowned Mariinsky dancer Vladimir Shklyarov, 39, died on Saturday after falling from a balcony in St Petersburg.

22 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM

China-EU relations

Little room to mend EU-China ties amid differences over trade, Ukraine

Dialogue and action urged ahead of Donald Trump’s return and as mainland ship is detained by Danish coastguard over cut undersea cables.

23 Nov 2024 - 1:07AMvideocam

Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 anchored and under surveillance in the sea of Kattegat, near the town of Grenaa, Denmark, on November 20, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

Ukraine war

Russia’s Putin hints at strikes on West in ‘global’ Ukraine war

Nato and Ukraine are to hold emergency talks after Russia used an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the conflict.

22 Nov 2024 - 10:27PM

Ukraine war

Ukraine urges gamers not to enter Chernobyl exclusion zone as Stalker 2 released

Popular first-person shooter is set in a fictitious version of the restricted surroundings of Chernobyl’s nuclear plant.

22 Nov 2024 - 4:15PMvideocam

Ukraine war

US Treasury targets Russia’s Gazprombank with new sanctions

Sanctions freeze Gazprombank’s US assets, ban trade with Americans as Biden moves to punish Russia for Ukraine war before leaving office.

22 Nov 2024 - 1:24AMvideocam

US-China relations

How Xi’s warning over Korean peninsula highlights Beijing’s diplomatic headache

A statement by Xi Jinping over the volatile Korean peninsula signals China’s growing concern in the region, observers say.

21 Nov 2024 - 11:37PMvideocam

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with China’s President Xi Jinping. The Korean peninsula is a growing political headache for Beijing, according to observers. Photo: KCNA VIA KNS/AFP

Ukraine war

Ukraine says Russia launched ICBM in attack for first time in war

It marked the latest escalation of the conflict after Ukraine fired Western-supplied long-range missiles on Russia.

21 Nov 2024 - 10:03PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time: reports

Ukraine launches UK cruise missiles into Russia, a day after firing long-range US ATACMS.

21 Nov 2024 - 2:23PM

Ukraine war

US shuts Kyiv embassy over ‘potential significant air attack’

The Italian and Greek embassies said they had also closed their doors after the unusual US warning, while the French embassy remained open.

20 Nov 2024 - 8:51PM

Vladimir Putin

Kremlin says Russia-US hotline to deflate crisis not in use

Tensions rise as Moscow lowers nuclear strike threshold and Ukraine uses US-made missiles to strike Russia.

20 Nov 2024 - 4:19PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting earlier this month. Photo: Sputnik via AP

India

Russia’s Putin plans India trip, defying US-led efforts to isolate him

As he prepares for his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s president signals growing confidence in travelling abroad.

20 Nov 2024 - 1:16PMvideocam

G20

G20 ends with call for urgent action on climate, global health, women’s rights

‘We only scratched the surface of the deep challenges the world has to face,’ Brazilian host says as gathering of world leaders concludes.

20 Nov 2024 - 5:23AMvideocam

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25 September, 2024