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The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee says a partnership between the Russian and Chinese leaders worries him, calling it the biggest threat to Europe and the Pacific since World War II

G20 under India’s presidency risks going down as first to conclude without a statement

After seeing “Oppenheimer,” I have become more certain than ever that we must begin looking at the bomb — at all nuclear weapons — in a more nuanced and honest way if our world is to remain livable, writes retired history professor James Huffman.

Households are spending 55% more on housing than they were in June 2005

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning on a visit to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities.

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Analysts suggest Chinese leader may be reluctant to give neighbouring rival India the spotlight

China must note that repairing relations with its neighbours including India will require slowly rebuilding trust on a foundation of greater mutual sensitivity

Pope Francis is travelling to Mongolia to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities

G-20 Summit in Delhi nears, Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm attendance; other leaders, including U.S. President Biden, U.K., France, Germany, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Prince MbS, have confirmed; Russian President Putin and Mexican President Obrador to send representatives. If Xi Jinping doesn’t attend, it is reported that…

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