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FBI director says Covid ‘most likely’ caused by Wuhan lab accident

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday his agency believes the Covid-19 pandemic was "most likely"…

Ukraine intel chief sees no signs China plans to arm Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine's head of military intelligence has brushed aside claims that China is considering furnishing arms to…

Canada bans TikTok on government phones, other devices

Ottawa, Canada (AFP) -- The Canadian government on Monday banned TikTok from all of its phones and other devices, citing…

China ramps up coal plant approvals despite emissions pledge: report

by Poornima WEERASEKARA Agence France-Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China last year approved the largest expansion of coal-fired power plants…

China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks, warns against using nuclear weapons

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while…

China did not consult Ukraine on its peace plan: official

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- The Chinese government did not consult with Kyiv when preparing its peace plan to end Russia's…

Why China’s military support for Russia would be a ‘game changer’

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The United States has said China is "considering providing lethal support" for Russia's war in Ukraine.…

NATO chief says concerned China will arm Russia

Brussels, Belgium | AFP | Tuesday 2/21/2023  NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg echoed US concerns on Tuesday that China could supply…

Taiwan to bolster military ties with United States: President Tsai

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan will boost military exchanges with the United States to curb "authoritarian expansionism", President Tsai Ing-wen…

China ‘deeply concerned’ over Ukraine conflict, vows to ‘promote dialogue’

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's foreign minister said Tuesday that Beijing is "deeply concerned" about the conflict in Ukraine, which…

France drops Covid testing for travellers from China

  Beijing, China | AFP | Friday 2/17/2023 France has dropped Covid testing restrictions imposed on travellers from China, the…

Chinese tech billionaire goes missing: company

Beijing, China | AFP | Friday 2/17/2023 The Chinese billionaire chairman of investment bank China Renaissance has gone missing, the…

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