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U.S. and Philippines Reassert ‘Ironclad’ Partnership

By Aamer Madhani and Jim Gomez / AP

China Says It Respects Ex-Soviet States’ Independence

By Bloomberg

China's Xi Hosts Brazil’s Lula in Diplomatic Push

By Simone Iglesias and Tatiana Freitas / Bloomberg

Xi Courts Macron to Drive Wedge Between Europe and U.S.

By Bloomberg
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Xi's Russia Visit Gives Putin a Boost

The Chinese president is expected to deliver a strong message of support to Putin

By Bloomberg

What Xi Jinping’s Visit to Russia Is Really About

Xi is meeting with Putin to negotiate a settlement to the Ukraine conflict—but China isn’t really concerned about Ukraine.

By Charlie Campbell / Singapore

What India Thinks of the U.S.’s New Ambassador Eric Garcetti

The former Los Angeles mayor’s confirmation to the post in Delhi was stalled for almost two years amid controversy.

By Chad de Guzman

China Mediated Between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Can It Do Russia and Ukraine Next?

The question now is whether China is willing to step up to play a central role negotiating a settlement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

By Charlie Campbell / Singapore

Brazil’s Lula Intensifies Diplomatic Push for Peace in Ukraine

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is intensifying a campaign to mediate an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine as he seeks to reinsert Brazil in the global political stage.

By Simone Iglesias / Bloomberg

Why China Suddenly Wants Peace in Ukraine

After a year of bloodshed, China now says it sees the Russia-Ukraine war as a problem—and wants to play a role in ending it.

By Charlie Campbell / Singapore

Blinken to Meet With Xi, Raising Cautious Hope for U.S.-China Thaw

Xi Jinping’s decision to personally meet with Antony Blinken has surprised U.S. diplomats given recent frosty engagement between the U.S. and China.

By Charlie Campbell / Singapore

Prisoner Swap for Griner Was Biden's Second

A prisoner exchange for Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine in poor health, marked an opening in the administration's approach to such negotiations.

By Brian Bennett

Griner's Release Echoes Cold War Swaps

Washington proved that it can help reduce the pressure on its relationship with Moscow, just as it did repeatedly during the Cold War era.

By Philip Elliott

Kamala Harris’ Visit Puts the Philippines in a Tight Spot with China

The Vice President visited Palawan Tuesday in what observers say is meant as a message to China.

By Chad de Guzman

Here’s What Joe Biden Was Doing During Trump’s 2024 Speech

As Trump announced his third bid for the presidency, Biden held an emergency meeting with G7 and NATO leaders to deal with crisis in Europe.

By Chad de Guzman

Europe Is Divided on Banning Russian Tourists

For some of Europe’s leaders, the sight of Russian tourists sunning themselves on the beach while their fellow citizens participate in the devastation of Ukraine, has become morally untenable.

By Lisa Abend/Lappeenranta, Finland

U.S. Excludes Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua From Summit

The Biden administration has made a decision against inviting those nations to the Summit of the Americas this week

By Eric Martin / Bloomberg

Washington and Beijing Are Mulling Defense Talks

With U.S.-China tensions peaking, both sides have a stake in dialing back some of the pressure

By Peter Martin / Bloomberg

What to Know About Biden's First Trip to Asia as President

In visits to Seoul and Tokyo, the U.S. president is making a point of shoring up alliances

By Charlie Campbell

China’s Controversial New Embassy in London

Locals are fighting to rename nearby streets to protest Chinese government atrocities

By Charlie Campbell/London
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