Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing, where they plan to sign nearly 40 documents covering trade and infrastructure, according to the Kremlin.
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 21, just days after meeting U.S. President Donald Trump, as China positions itself as a key center of global diplomacy, according to Spiegel.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who have described each other as best friends, have a partnership based on strategic interests and mutual benefits, according to BBC.
Taiwan's foreign ministry stated that 'Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan' in response to US President Donald Trump's remarks against formal independence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin announced, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Beijing. The timing underscores growing Sino-Russian coordination amid global tensions.
A 38-year-old man was killed by a 13ft (4m) great white shark in Western Australia on Saturday. The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, according to police.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence hours after a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders discussed the island's future. According to BBC, Trump emphasized the need to 'cool down' tensions and stated he had no interest in engaging in a war.
Donald Trump left China without significant agreements on Iran, artificial intelligence, or Taiwan, according to reports from The Guardian and Asia Times.
India announced a 3-rupee ($0.03) per litre fuel price hike on Friday, with gasoline now priced at 97.77 rupees ($1.02) and diesel at 90.67 rupees ($0.94), according to Al Jazeera.
India's Adani Group has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a civil fraud case in the US, according to the BBC.
A Sydney court has doubled the discrimination payout for an Australian trans woman, marking a landmark case in gender identity rights, according to the BBC.
President Donald Trump concluded his two-day visit to China on Friday, with the leaders of the U.S. and China holding a closed-door meeting that lasted about two hours and 15 minutes, according to CBS News.
A retired Canadian police officer accused of spying for China has been acquitted of national security charges after prosecutors failed to prove their case, according to The Guardian.
Donald Trump was welcomed with flattery and fanfare during his visit to China, though key issues like trade and Taiwan remain unresolved, according to BBC.
During a two-day summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to serious conflict, according to state media.