When President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia meets with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, during a visit to Beijing this week, both men will likely seek to demonstrate the strength of their “no limits” partnership in challenging the Western-dominated global order. The visit comes at a time of turmoil in …
Read More »Egypt and India bolster ties as Modi makes first trip to Cairo
Egypt’s president and India’s PM discuss strengthening relations in areas including trade, food security and defence. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on a rare visit during which both sides pledged to deepen their strategic partnership. Modi and el-Sisi “signed a joint …
Read More »Biden Deploys High-Powered Aides, Plus More Aid, to Bolster Ukraine
A week after President Biden traveled to Ukraine to pledge American support in the fight to repel Russia, he has dispatched two senior cabinet members to redouble efforts to prop up the Ukrainian economy and to try to curb the Kremlin’s ability to skirt Western sanctions. The visits, by Treasury …
Read More »Tottenham report: Spurs closing in on £50m forward to bolster Antonio Conte’s attack
Tottenham are thought to be increasingly confident of signing Richarlison from Everton. Spurs have already made additions in midfield, out wide and between the sticks this summer, bringing in Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster. But adding depth up front is a must if Tottenham are to take some …
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