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AFP Iran’s top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic’s army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes. [1]

AFP Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade war on Thursday, with the US president predicting a “great meeting” but Beijing being more circumspect. [2]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties mounting on both sides. [3]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. Political turmoil has rocked Russia. [4]

Russia has unleashed an invasion of Ukraine after months of massing troops near its borders. The military action, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 24, amounts to a full-scale invasion, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [5]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. A key bridge linking southern Russia to Crimea has been damaged again, with Moscow blaming Ukraine. [6]

The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Follow the latest updates here. [7]

BEIJING -- Certain top Chinese Communist Party officials voluntarily stepped down from leadership, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported, apparently referring to the surprise retirements of Premier Li Keqiang and previous No. 4 Wang Yang. [8]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-02-01 · 75% match

Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters

AFP Iran’s top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic’s army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-10-30 · 75% match

Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade war

AFP Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade war on Thursday, with the US president predicting a “great meeting” but Beijing being more circumspect.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-01 · 75% match

Ukraine from July 8 to Aug. 1: Russian strikes kill Ukrainian grain tycoon

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties mounting on both sides.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-06-26 · 75% match

Ukraine from May 22 to June 26: China issues statement backing Russian 'stability'

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. Political turmoil has rocked Russia.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-03-09 · 75% match

Ukraine from Feb. 24 to March 9: Over 2.1m people have fled country, UNHCR estimates

Russia has unleashed an invasion of Ukraine after months of massing troops near its borders. The military action, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 24, amounts to a full-scale invasion, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-07-20 · 75% match

Ukraine from June 26 to July 21: Belarus forces hold exercises with Wagner fighters

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. A key bridge linking southern Russia to Crimea has been damaged again, with Moscow blaming Ukraine.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-02-08 · 75% match

Coronavirus: Week of Feb. 1 to Feb. 8 brings supply chain strain

The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Follow the latest updates here.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-27 · 75% match

China Communist Party officials 'offered' to quit top ranks: Xinhua

BEIJING -- Certain top Chinese Communist Party officials voluntarily stepped down from leadership, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported, apparently referring to the surprise retirements of Premier Li Keqiang and previous No. 4 Wang Yang.

[9] FI yle.fi · 2019-03-03 · 75% match

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Finnish premier Juha Sipilä used part of his regular radio interview on Sunday to respond to former Green Party chair Ville Niinistö's claim that Sipilä had lied in a newspaper interview.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-02-14 · 75% match

Olympics from Feb. 4-14: Events delayed as wintry deluge hits Games

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, with the sports extravaganza set to run until Feb. 20. But it's been a bumpy ride on and off the slopes. U.S.

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