Dalai Lama apologises for asking boy to suck his tongue
The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the Dalai Lama, 87, planting a kiss on the boy’s lips as he leaned in to pay his respects.
Macron says Europe must not be ‘follower’ of US or China on Taiwan
“The worst thing would be to think that we Europeans must be followers and adapt ourselves to the American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction,” Macron told the media.
West in no position to lecture China on Ukraine — Ambassador
China will continue to call for peace and dialogue, Zhang Hanhui says
Putin accuses Western spies of role in ‘terror attacks’ in Russia
Putin spoke at a meeting of the Kremlin's security council dedicated to ensuring law and order in four Ukrainian territories he claimed to have annexed last year.
Russian military blogger killed in St Petersburg cafe blast
Tatarsky, whose real name is Maxim Fomin, has more than 500,000 followers on Telegram and is in favour of Russia’s campaign in Ukraine. The explosion occurred at “Street Food Bar No. 1” in the city centre.
Saudi Arabia makes move towards Russia-China bloc
The Kingdom has approved “partner” status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
US urges Americans to leave Russia ‘immediately’
The call was prompted by the arrest of a WSJ correspondent in Russia on espionage charges
Putin may visit Türkiye – Erdogan
The Turkish president hopes his Russian counterpart will attend the opening of a nuclear plant
Apple boss hails China ties
Tim Cook has praised the company’s nearly 30-year-long relationship with the country, both as a market and a manufacturing hub
Pentagon begins redeployment to deter Russia and China – WSJ
The US Defense Department will move newer attack aircraft to Europe and the Pacific, the newspaper reports
US to build new military base near South China Sea
Beijing said countries in the Asia-Pacific must not allow themselves to be “coerced or used” by Washington
Russia and China sign long-term nuclear deal
The agreement covers a range of strategic areas including the development of new atomic reactors