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United States
Trump’s new travel ban takes effect, citizens of 12 nations barred from US
Ban comes amid rising tensions over the US president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
9 Jun 2025 - 2:17PM
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Africa
Africa warns Trump travel ban could dampen relations
6 Jun 2025 - 5:47PM
Donald Trump
Trump bans nationals from 12 countries entering US, citing security concerns
5 Jun 2025 - 5:23PM
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China-Africa relations
China hosts delegation of 100 African military officers to strengthen ties
Young and mid-career African officers from 40 countries will be trained in PLA basics, China’s military system and technology models.
10 May 2025 - 10:19PM
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South China Sea
Chinese scholars urged to ‘construct narratives’ to defend South China Sea claim
China faces ‘an increasingly arduous battle’ to win over public opinion in the disputed waters, speakers tell an academic seminar in Hainan.
30 Jun 2024 - 6:00AM
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Japan
As Japan slips down press freedom scoreboard, is its compliant media to blame?
Japan ranked the lowest among G7 nations in Reporters Without Borders’ 2024 World Press Freedom Index. Observers say it’s because the country’s media has been shaped into a ‘good servant’ of the political class.
7 May 2024 - 12:00PM
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China trade
Chinese firms in Africa all at sea amid Red Sea crisis, rising shipping costs
Houthi militants have launched attacks in the Red Sea shipping lanes, increasing costs and disrupting production for Chinese firms in East Africa.
21 Feb 2024 - 4:51PM
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US-China relations
China is facing more overseas security risks in year of elections, report says
With more than 60 countries heading to the polls – including the US, Russia and India – expect a ‘new phase in the geopolitical game’, according to Chinese think tank.
26 Jan 2024 - 5:21PM
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Middle East
Asian exporters face more Red Sea risks after US-led attacks on Houthis
Shipments of spare parts for goods such as electronic goods and cars from Asia to Europe have already been affected by the conflict in recent weeks.
23 Jan 2024 - 6:00PM
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Israel-Gaza war
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China and India have a duty to act on Houthi threat to global shipping
While the lukewarm responses to the US-led counter-attacks are understandable, the major powers must rise above their divisions to protect a global good – safe passage for the world’s ships and their crew.
17 Jan 2024 - 5:30AM
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War and conflict
Red Sea risks could push oil prices up as Asia feels pinch of cargo delays
The tensions have ratcheted up war premiums on shipping freight, with many taking longer journeys after being diverted from the troubled Red Sea route.
16 Jan 2024 - 6:33PM
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China-Africa relations
Amid brewing diplomatic storm in the Red Sea, China is unlikely to take sides
Analysts say Beijing is expected to stay out of a row over a controversial port deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
14 Jan 2024 - 12:23PM
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Middle East
Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, in new threat to Mideast shipping
The seizure also comes after weeks of attacks by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea.
11 Jan 2024 - 11:25PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Killing of Hamas deputy leader in Beirut raises risk of war spreading
Saleh al-Arouri would be the most senior Hamas leader killed since the militant group attacked Israel on October 7.
3 Jan 2024 - 3:00PM
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China-Africa relations
China tests diplomatic prowess in Ethiopia as it rebuilds after Tigray war
Chinese special envoy Xue Bing meets leaders in the East African country where Beijing seeks to gain peacemaking experience while protecting investments, according to analysts.
17 Dec 2023 - 11:00PM
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China-Africa relations
Why Africa should engage China in curbing illegal arms trade amid insecurity
Engaging Beijing on small arms and light weapons control issues seen as ‘useful way forward’ giving its growing influence on the continent.
5 Dec 2023 - 3:08PM
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Israel-Gaza war
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Helicopter-borne Houthi attack on ship raises risks in Red Sea
Attack on cargo vessel by Iran-backed rebels highlights the danger now lurking in one of the world’s key shipping routes as the Israel-Gaza war rages.
22 Nov 2023 - 2:09PM
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China-Africa relations
West races to challenge China’s dominance in African minerals market
Europe and the US announce plans aimed at securing mineral supplies from resource-rich Africa, to establish a supply chain with less of a ‘Chinese imprint’.
5 Nov 2023 - 4:03PM
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China-Africa relations
Why Chinese interest is soaring in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore reserves
Guinea’s Simandou range holds the world’s largest known undeveloped reserve of high-grade iron ore, bearing both economic and geopolitical significance for China, as it seeks resource security and less dependence on Australia.
29 Oct 2023 - 4:32PM
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Belt and Road Initiative
‘Huge potential’: China looks to belt and road to feed demand for minerals
With export controls already put in place by the West over semiconductors and other necessary components for the development of its tech industry, China is making strides in finding other paths to keep up supplies of the minerals it needs to produce and innovate at scale.
25 Oct 2023 - 9:16AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Peru megaport to open new Pacific route to China. Will it be a win for all?
A US$3 billion megaport in Peru seen as a new gateway to Asia is on track to open four of its 11 berths in 2024, offering a faster Pacific Ocean route to China for sea cargo from this part of Latin America.
8 Sep 2023 - 11:21AM
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Belt and Road Initiative
Will militants derail China’s belt and road plans in Pakistan?
Insurgents have targeted Chinese nationals in a series of attacks over the years, particularly in Balochistan, which links Xinjiang to the Arabian Sea.
26 Aug 2023 - 11:15AM
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China-Africa relations
Chinese weapons giant Norinco expands operations in West Africa
Gap in African military market left by Russia and France pursued by Chinese arms supplier.
21 Aug 2023 - 10:00AM
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China-Africa relations
China and Russia pursue Eritrea for its strategic location in Africa
Big powers consider Eritrea’s access to the Red Sea, Suez Canal and Persian Gulf waters and onwards to the Indian Ocean important.
15 Aug 2023 - 4:00PM
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Belt and Road Initiative
China’s Belt and Road Initiative regains momentum
The value of deals signed in the first half of the year passed US$43 billion, with metals and mining seeing strong growth.
5 Aug 2023 - 8:59PM
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China-Africa relations
Africa eyes China’s military schools as alternative to ‘Western training’
Training of African military leaders and officers helps foster stronger political ties with China.
2 Aug 2023 - 9:56AM
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Russia
Putin promises free grain at Africa summit, claims Ukraine has not succeeded on any front
In a keynote speech, Putin announced the offer of ‘25,000 to 50,000 tonnes of grain’ to six poor African countries ‘in the coming months’.
27 Jul 2023 - 8:33PM
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Africa
Women, girls tell of horrific sexual abuse in Sudan as conflict rages
Sexual assault is being committed by both sides in the fighting, which use ‘gender-based violence as a weapon of war’, human rights NGO says.
18 Jul 2023 - 2:20AM
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