Vladimir Putin says he is waiting for Xi Jinping to visit Russia February 22, 2023 at 04:06AM

China and Russia are strengthening their ties, with cooperation being seen as "very important for stabilizing the international situation." Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia in the near future, and the two nations reaffirmed their alignment in pushing back against the United States and allies. There was also discussion of a military hotline being established in the spring.

Online editions are not newspapers in tax terms, UK top court rules February 22, 2023 at 03:16AM

UK Queen Consort Camilla pulls out of event due to Covid February 22, 2023 at 02:55AM

Belgium investigates Russian 'spy ship' in North Sea February 22, 2023 at 12:50AM

Belgium said it is investigating the presence of a Russian "spy ship" in the North Sea, a day after its neighbour the Netherlands reported that Russia was targeting North Sea infrastructure.

Red balloons mark youth killed in devastating Turkey quake February 22, 2023 at 12:46AM

They are the final tribute to children killed by the earthquake that devastated Antakya, according to Ogun Sever Okur, who is behind the memorial.

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties February 21, 2023 at 10:54PM

China maintains that Taiwan is a part of its territory, and is prepared to use force to assert control over the island if necessary. China has increased its military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan. The two sides became separated during a civil war in 1949, and the Communist Party of China has never held power over the island. The Pentagon spokesperson did not offer a specific comment on Chase's visit, but said that the US is fully committed to Taiwan.

Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone February 21, 2023 at 09:11PM

Turkey launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities on Wednesday to protect workers and businesses from the financial impact of the massive earthquakes that hit the south of the country earlier this month.