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UN to increase cooperation with China

UN to increase cooperation with China

Xi is set to attend the World Economic Forum, making him the first Chinese head of state to do so.

Brazil slashes interest rates

Brazil slashes interest rates

There are expectations that the economy will struggle to grow above 0.5 per cent in 2017.

US, Russian diplomats clash at UNSC

US, Russian diplomats clash at UNSC

Tensions are high between both countries, as the FBI continues to probe whether Russia may have interfered with US elections.

World Bank: Demonetization chips away at India’s GDP

World Bank: Demonetization chips away at India’s GDP

But it is expected to regain its momentum, with growth rising to 7.6 per cent in 2018.

Xi to become first Chinese president to attend WEF

Xi to become first Chinese president to attend WEF

"China will equal the United States soon as far as economic power is concerned," WEF founder Klaus Schwab said.

Chinese aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait

Chinese aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait

Taipei scrambled fighter jets to monitor the Liaoning as it passed through international waters.

Russia blasts Ash Carter’s statement on Islamic State

Russia blasts Ash Carter’s statement on Islamic State

The US Defense Secretary had blamed Russia for doing "virtually nothing" to fight ISIL in Syria.

Manila moves closer to Moscow

Manila moves closer to Moscow

Duterte is expected to visit Moscow in April, furthering throwing doubt on the strength of ties with historic ally Washington.

China protests Ted Cruz’s meeting with Taiwan president

China protests Ted Cruz’s meeting with Taiwan president

Under the "One China Policy", Beijing has asked the US not to have formal government meetings with Tsai.

Re-globalization Heralds an Emerging New World Order

Re-globalization Heralds an Emerging New World Order

Nations hijacked by domestic politics will become roadblocks in “reglobalization”, warns former Chinese cabinet minister.