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China slams sanctions as power politics at UNSC meet

China slams sanctions as power politics at UNSC meet

The Chinese envoy's statement at the UNSC meet on Tuesday will provide relief and support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Not everyone backs Draghi’s stimulus plans

Not everyone backs Draghi’s stimulus plans

“It is essential to bring back inflation to target and without delay," the European Central Bank chief says.

India seeks Chinese aid in building high-speed rail corridor

India seeks Chinese aid in building high-speed rail corridor

An Indian Railways team is in China to chalk out plans for conducting a feasibility study.

SouthAfrica 3rd quarter GDP up by 1.4%: StatsSA

SouthAfrica 3rd quarter GDP up by 1.4%: StatsSA

New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has admitted that this year’s growth target of 2.7 per cent now looks unattainable.

Xi pledges Chinese support for Palestine at UN meet

Xi pledges Chinese support for Palestine at UN meet

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas will begin a state visit to another BRICS nation, South Africa, on Wednesday.

China dairy giant opens NZ factory, to spend over $400 mn

China dairy giant opens NZ factory, to spend over $400 mn

Yili announced last Friday it will invest 2 billion yuan ($327 million) in four dairy projects in New Zealand.

Singapore signs deals worth $2.3 bn with Chinese province

Singapore signs deals worth $2.3 bn with Chinese province

Singapore is China's largest foreign investor.

Tunisia: Second round likely in presidential election

Tunisia: Second round likely in presidential election

Nidaa Tounes party Beji Caid Essebsi, 87, appears to have taken the lead with more than 45 per cent of the vote.

Russia losing $40 bn a year owing to sanctions

Russia losing $40 bn a year owing to sanctions

Russia’s BRICS partners have criticized the US and EU sanctions, with Beijing saying they are “erroneous”.

Russia, China push for consensus on Iran nuclear deal

Russia, China push for consensus on Iran nuclear deal

The Chinese envoy to the IAEA says gaps remain in defining the scale of Iran's uranium enrichment.