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South Korea president says ‘not ruling out’ direct weapons to Ukraine
Major arms exporter South Korea is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday, signalling a possible
Vatican hopes for ‘wisdom’ from Trump
The Vatican's secretary of state congratulated US president-elect Donald Trump Thursday, while expressing doubt that the Republican had a "magic wand" to
Pharma giant AstraZeneca says China chief detained
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Thursday that the head of its China operations had been detained, after reports the firm was under investigation for
European leaders threaten Russian neighbor
France, Germany and Poland have demanded policy changes from the Georgian government
Trump cabinet to push for ‘freezing’ Ukraine conflict – WSJ
Any Ukraine peace plan under consideration by the Trump team would reportedly force Kiev to suspend its NATO ambitions
US and China must ‘get along’, Xi tells Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said Beijing and Washington must find a way to "get along" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state
NATO chief says ‘looks forward’ to tackling North Korea-Russia threat with Trump
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Israel says it purchased 25 ‘next generation’ F-15s from Boeing
Israel's defence ministry announced Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of 25 "next generation" F-15 fighter jets,
Iran says Trump win a chance for US to reassess ‘wrong policies’
Iran on Thursday called Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election an opportunity for the United States to reassess past "wrong policies".
Taiwan says will help firms leave China to avoid Trump tariffs
Taipei will help Taiwanese firms relocate their China-based production plants if President-elect Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose a 60
Musk gains billions on Trump’s victory – Bloomberg
Donald Trump’s victory triggered a $26.5 billion net worth gain for his biggest financial backer Elon Musk, Bloomberg has said
Western traders eyeing Russia after Trump win – FT
Western investors are considering whether Russian assets are back in play after Donald Trump’s election victory, the Financial Times reports
Marco Rubio calls for US to end Ukraine conflict
The US should help resolve the Ukraine conflict, which has reached a stalemate, Senator Marco Rubio has said
Xi congratulates Trump on election win
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election win, Xinhua has reported
Von der Leyen to prepare EU for war – defense commission nominee
One of the top priorities for the next European Commission will be preparing Europe for war, according to the EU’s top defense nominee
China’s Xi congratulates Trump on re-election as president: state media
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated former US president Donald Trump on his re-election, Beijing's state media said Thursday. "Xi Jinping sent
