US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said in a statement that China's position on the Ukraine crisis is “consistent and clear.” World 01 Nov, 2024
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both One area that China could be concerned about is whether Russia will help North Korea's weapons program by sharing advanced technology, said Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. World 21 Jun, 2024
United Nations bemoans struggles to fund peacekeeping as nations demand withdrawal of missions The majority of UN peacekeeping missions are in Africa, including in Central African Republic, Sudan and Western Sahara. World 08 Dec, 2023
China and Russia plan to work together for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians Beijing describes Hamas as a “resistance movement," not as a terrorist group as Israel and other countries do. World 20 Oct, 2023
'Nepal needs to have a sovereign credit rating' Since visiting the Langtang region in 2003 where he met his wife, to establishing the Dolma Fund Management in 2014, Founder and CEO Tim Gocher OBE has invested millions of dollars through Dolma Impact Fund I and Dolma Impact Fund II in Nepal’s tech, healthcare, and energy sectors and created 10,000 jobs. Business 29 May, 2023
China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine The Xi-Zelenskyy phone call was long anticipated after Beijing said it wanted to be a mediator in the war. World 26 Apr, 2023
Foreigners airlifted out; Sudanese seek refuge from fighting Amani el-Taweel, an Egyptian expert on Africa, warned of “horrific suffering” for Sudanese unable to leave. World 24 Apr, 2023
Putin welcomes China's Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting For Putin, Xi’s presence is a prestigious, diplomatic boost to show partnership in the face of Western efforts to isolate Russia over Ukraine. World 21 Mar, 2023
Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Russia was aiming to “destroy critical infrastructure and kill civilians en masse.” World 29 Dec, 2022
Russian FM urges more talks with West amid Ukraine tensions Russian FM urges more talks with West amid Ukraine tensions World 14 Feb, 2022
Over 130,000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine: US Some airlines canceled flights to the Ukrainian capital and troops there unloaded fresh shipments of weapons from NATO members Sunday, as its president sought to project confidence in the face of U.S. warnings of possible invasion within days by a growing number of Russian forces. World 14 Feb, 2022
Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis World 12 Feb, 2022
