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Europe must be more assertive ahead of uncertain U.S. election, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe must be more assertive on the world stage as it confronts an uncertain future for its relations with the U.S.
China and Ireland seek stronger ties during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit
Ireland’s prime minister extended a warm welcome to visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday, saying his country wanted a “strong and constructive relationship” with China despite not agreeing on some issues.
Putin 'precipitated virtually everything he sought to prevent' with Ukraine invasion, Blinken says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has "precipitated virtually everything he sought to prevent" by launching an invasion against Ukraine to separate Kyiv from the West, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a panel discussion in Davos, Switzerland.
U.S. and allies must 'persuade countries, not dictate to them,' former UK PM Gordon Brown says
Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday that the U.S. and other powerful nations must "persuade countries, not dictate to them" in an increasingly multipolar world.
Analysis: North Korea’s rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Even for a nation that has perfected the provocative, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s declaration that he would abandon the existential goal of reconciling with rival South Korea was a shock. But a closer look shows it’s the almost inevitable culmination of years of building tension.
Optical-8: Japan’s satellite eye on China, N Korea missiles
Japan’s recent Optical-8 intelligence-gathering satellite launch underlines the remilitarizing nation’s growing focus on space-based security, with a particular eye on fast-evolving Chinese and North Korean missile and other military threats.
Ukraine war latest updates: Putin hails military gains in Ukraine; Blinken warns of 'real problem' if Kyiv gets no extra funding
This is CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.