Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies
BEIJING (AP) — The new Solomon Islands prime minister is in China for a visit as Beijing and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties.
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India's Modi to meet Putin in Russia on July 8-9, Kremlin says
MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9 for talks with President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
Russia-North Korea pact dooms US hopes of Indo-Pacific dominance
Russia is slowly increasing its presence in the east as it has been modernising its fleet with the commissioning of eight new warships, four nuclear-powered submarines and conventional submarines, all between 2022 and October 2023. During this same period, Russia’s Pacific Fleet staged eight strategic-level naval exercises.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear taking Asia trip amid turmoil over Biden’s candidacy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday left behind the turmoil gripping his party over the fate of President Joe Bide n’s candidacy, taking a business trip to Asia to promote his state.
Tencent-backed video game developer Shift Up closes up 18% in Seoul debut
SEOUL -- South Korean game developer Shift Up made a successful debut in Seoul's stock market on Thursday, closing up 18% from its initial public offering price of 60,000 won per share after rising as much as 49% at one point.
Stampede at Religious Gathering in Northern India Kills Dozens
At least 27 people were killed, and dozens more injured, in a stampede during a religious event in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where hundreds of devotees had gathered.
Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here’s a breakdown of extreme weather terms
Hurricane Beryl is barreling through Texas Monday after devastating parts of Mexico and the Caribbean.
Stocks, property, bonds, the pound: Here’s what a new Labour government means for investing in the UK
The U.K.'s Labour Party won big in Thursday's election and is now set to take over from the Conservatives after 14 years, at a time when economic uncertainty is still rife in the country.