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China, Russia security chiefs take swipe at US

China, Russia security chiefs take swipe at US

The two allies criticised the unilateral actions of the US in many parts of the world.

Putin to meet BRICS national security advisors in Moscow

Putin to meet BRICS national security advisors in Moscow

The NSAs will discuss global security issues, including the threat emanating from the rise of ISIL and Boko Haram.

Russia, China teaming up for manned lunar mission

Russia, China teaming up for manned lunar mission

Russia and China will set up a joint working group to “develop standards for docking units, electrical connectors and spacecraft atmosphere”.

NDRC allows private investors to build 1.97 trillion yuan projects

NDRC allows private investors to build 1.97 trillion yuan projects

The NDRC is the biggest, most powerful Chinese bureaucracy, with responsibility over broad swathes of China’s $8.5 trillion economy.

Zuma invokes solidarity on AfricaDay: “Shall remain one people”

Zuma invokes solidarity on AfricaDay: “Shall remain one people”

Zuma’s speech was aimed at reassuring foreigners that attacks against immigrants have stopped.

Hundreds die in Indian heatwave

Hundreds die in Indian heatwave

Indian Meteorological Department forecasters have said the mercury will continue its upward trend in the next few days.

Thaw in ties as Xi attends Sino-Japan event

Thaw in ties as Xi attends Sino-Japan event

Japan recently ended a ban that has kept the Japanese military from fighting abroad.

Brazil announces $22.6 bn budget cuts

Brazil announces $22.6 bn budget cuts

Brazil is currently facing an economic downturn, with an overall budget gap estimated at 6.7 per cent of GDP.

ISIL controls all Iraq-Syria border crossings

ISIL controls all Iraq-Syria border crossings

Tribal leaders said that ISIL had broken through a Shia militia and Iraqi army defensive perimeter near the Habbaniyah military base.

China-Russia naval drills end in Mediterranean

China-Russia naval drills end in Mediterranean

The drills came at a time when Moscow seeks to further strengthen coordination with its main ally.