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Xi reaches out to non-Communist entities in China

Xi reaches out to non-Communist entities in China

The 19th National Congress comes at a critical time as emerging markets pull out of stalled economic growth.

China, US in dispute over S China Sea ‘incursion’

China, US in dispute over S China Sea ‘incursion’

Beijing has long accused Washington of meddling in the South China Sea.

Xi: Campaign against poverty is ‘toughest battle’

Xi: Campaign against poverty is ‘toughest battle’

According to official figures, there are 55 million people currently living in poverty in China.

N Korea defiant in face of US threats, UN sanctions

N Korea defiant in face of US threats, UN sanctions

Kim Jong-un has pledged to go ahead with nuclear and ballistic tests despite punitive measures taken by China.

Decline in Brazil’s inflation rate nears bottom

Decline in Brazil’s inflation rate nears bottom

With the economy improving and exiting from recession, inflation rates fell from near 10 per cent to 2.54 per cent.

India and EU to jointly combat terrorism

India and EU to jointly combat terrorism

India and the EU also pledged to share information and look for measures to combat the online threat of radicalisation.

Analysis: Alliances shift in the Middle East as all roads lead to Moscow

Analysis: Alliances shift in the Middle East as all roads lead to Moscow

The Saudis realize that the US in the interim can no longer be the power broker in the Middle East.

Stick to Paris climate accords, South Africa tells US

Stick to Paris climate accords, South Africa tells US

There was controversy regarding the US position when media said Washington would not pull out of the accords.

Rising dollar chips at stellar year for emerging markets

Rising dollar chips at stellar year for emerging markets

According to the MSCI emerging market indices, Brazil's markets gained 21 per cent in the past quarter.

Turkey finalizes purchase of Russian air defense system

Turkey finalizes purchase of Russian air defense system

Putin arrived in Ankara late Thursday and met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss latest developments in Syria.