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  Beijing (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Trade between China and Russia reached a record high last year, official data showed Monday, reflecting strong economic ties between the countries despite Western sanctions on Moscow. Combined imports and exports with Russia totalled $244.8 billion in 2024, according to figures published by China's General Administration of Customs, up slightly from $240.1 billion in 2023. Last year's uptick brought trade between the large neighbouring countries to a historic high, though it represented much slo ... read more |
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NATO Baltic leaders set to boost security after cable 'sabotage'Helsinki (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 NATO countries on the Baltic Sea will look to boost security when they meet in Helsinki on Tuesday, following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables widely blamed on Russia. ... more  
At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed, thousands injured fighting against Ukraine: SeoulWashington DC (UPI) Jan 13, 2024 At least 300 North Korean soldiers sent to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine have been killed and 2,700 have been injured, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Monday. ... more 
Zelensky vows 'there will be more' North Korean troops capturedWashington DC (UPI) Jan 12, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to catch more North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia after two were captured over the weekend, calling attention to what Zelensky considers Moscow's weakened military. ... more  
German police probe drone sightings over military sitesBerlin (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 German police said Monday they were investigating recent drone sightings over two military facilities, at a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put the country on alert for espionage. ... more |
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Ukraine hits army facility in Russia: Kyiv sourceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 Ukraine hit a Russian ammo depot and drone storage facility in a drone and missile attack in the early hours of Friday, a Ukrainian security source said. ... more |
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NATO to send two ships to Baltic Sea after cable cuts: Finnish FM Helsinki (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 NATO is sending two vessels to monitor critical undersea infrastructure and Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea following recent undersea cable cuts, Finland's foreign minister said Friday. ... more  
Russia eyes Libya to replace Syria as Africa launchpadParis (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts say. ... more
Ukraine's leader calls for support as Trump's return opens 'new chapter'Ramstein Air Base, Germany (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Donald Trump's return to the White House would open "a new chapter" and reiterated a call for Western allies to send troops to help "force Russia to peace". ... more  
US. unveils $500M in military aid at final Ukraine defense summit before Trump takes officeWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin answered a plea Thursday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for more help to keep Russian warplanes away from its cities and borders by announcing a $500 million package to boost its air defenses. ... more |
 
North Korea becoming more dangerous by sending troops to Russia: U.S. officialWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 North Korea is gaining crucial military experience and equipment by sending troops to Russia, a U.S. official warned the United Nations, making the regime a growing threat to neighboring countries. ... more  |
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Zelensky says Western troops in Ukraine would help 'force Russia to peace'Ramstein Air Base, Germany (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday backed the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine as one of the "best instruments" to "force Russia to peace". ... more  
Oil spill reaches Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region: officialMoscow (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 Fuel oil that spilled from wrecked Russian tankers has spread into the Sea of Azov and reached the shores of Ukraine's partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, a Moscow-installed official said Saturday. ... more  
Markets track Wall St losses after blockbuster US jobs reportHong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Asian and European markets sank Monday after an outsized US jobs report dealt another blow to hopes for more interest rate cuts, while oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector. ... more  
Norwegian gas production hits record high in 2024Oslo (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Norway's gas production, which has become crucial to replace Russian supplies to Europe, hit a record high last year, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate said on Thursday. ... more |
Heavy fuel oil makes Black Sea spill hard to clean upParis (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 The oil spill in the Black Sea that has hit Russian and Crimean coasts since mid-December is particularly hard to clean up because it involves a "heavy" fuel that is less likely to float. ... more  
Big Tech rolls out the red carpet for TrumpWashington (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook's announcement that it would end its US fact-checking program the latest victory for the president-elect and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk. ... more 
Swedish navy recovers anchor of tanker suspected of Baltic Sea cable damageStockholm (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Sweden said Tuesday that its navy had recovered the anchor of an alleged Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker, which is suspected of damaging telecom and power cables on the floor of the Baltic Sea. ... more  
Blinken says Russia plans to share advanced satellite tech with N. KoreaSeoul (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the United States believed Russia was expanding space cooperation with North Korea in exchange for its troop contribution in fighting Ukraine. ... more |
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Ukraine launches incursion into Russia's Kursk region, casualties unknownWashington DC (UPI) Jan 5, 2024 Ukraine has launched a military counterattack in the southern Russian Kursk region, a move officials said was designed to stop a Russian offensive. ... more 
Beijing slams US over potential Chinese drone banBeijing (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 China said on Friday it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the United States announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons. ... more  
Russia says Ukraine fired US-made missiles at Belgorod regionMoscow (AFP) Jan 4, 2025 Russia on Saturday vowed to retaliate after it accused Ukraine of firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the border region of Belgorod the previous day. ... more 
Oil from Russian tanker spill reaches SevastopolMoscow (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 Oil from two ageing and damaged Russian tankers was detected Friday off the coast of Sevastopol, the largest city in Moscow-annexed Crimea, a local official said. ... more |
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Dozens of marine mammals found dead after Russian oil tanker spillMoscow (AFP) Jan 5, 2025 Dozens of sea mammals have been found dead since last month's Russian oil tanker spill in the Black Sea, a dolphin rescue centre said Sunday, as authorities raced to contain the disaster. ... more |
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Ukraine jails man for 15 years for helping Russian armyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 A Ukrainian court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for passing information to Moscow that could have helped it target missile strikes, officials said Thursday. ... more
Oil spill from Russian tankers spreadsMoscow (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 Oil that leaked from two stricken tankers off the Russian coast has been detected on more beaches on the annexed peninsula of Crimea, Russian authorities said, as volunteers mount a massive environmental cleanup operation. ... more
US mulls new restrictions on Chinese dronesWashington (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 The United States is considering new rules to address risks posed by drones with tech from foreign adversaries like China and Russia, the Commerce Department said Thursday. ... more 
Desertions spark panic, and pardons, in Ukraine's armyUndisclosed, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 1, 2025 Oleksandr deserted from the front line in eastern Ukraine after watching his fellow servicemen being pulverised by Russian bombardments for six months. Then, those remaining were ordered to counterattack. ... more |
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