Opinion: China’s new role: relationship coach on the world stage | CNN
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US transfers alleged al Qaeda bomb maker from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics
CNN — The US transferred an alleged al Qaeda bomb maker from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia, the Defense Department...
US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US | CNN Politics
CNN — US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to...
US sanctions top Iranian officials over “serious” human rights abuses against women and girls in prisons | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — The Biden administration took action Wednesday against several Iranian officials and entities for committing human rights abuses...
Turkey’s earthquake caused $34 billion in damage. It could cost Erdogan the election | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look...
China to increase defense spending 7.2%, sets economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ for 2023 | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN — China has set an official economic growth target of “around 5%” for 2023, as it seeks...
Putin ally Lukashenko and Chinese leader Xi Jinping vow to deepen defense ties | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko – a close ally of Vladimir Putin...
Near bomb-grade level uranium found in Iranian nuclear plant, says IAEA report | CNN
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Uranium particles enriched to near bomb-grade levels have been found at an Iranian nuclear facility,...
Israeli incursion shatters lives in ancient Middle Eastern city | CNN
Nablus, West Bank CNN — The heart of occupied Nablus is one of the most ancient cities in the Middle...
The heavily armed DMZ separating North and South Korea has become a wildlife haven | CNN
CNN — Between North and South Korea lies the demilitarized zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily armed borders....
‘No regrets.’ Ukraine’s foreign fighters vow to fight until the end in war with Russia | CNN
Vuhledar, Ukraine CNN — Under a blanket of stars, the only sound in the air is the deep hum of...
US plans to expand training of Taiwanese forces | CNN Politics
CNN — The US is planning to increase the number of US troops training Taiwanese forces on the self-governing island...
Ten Palestinians killed during Israeli raid targeting militants in West Bank | CNN
Jerusalem and Gaza CNN — At least 10 Palestinians were killed Wednesday during a major Israeli military operation in the...
Kim’s sister makes ‘shooting range’ threat as North Korea tests more missiles | CNN
Seoul/Tokyo CNN — North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula early...
Blinken says US has ‘no doubt’ China was conducting surveillance with balloon | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made clear that the US has no doubt China was seeking...
Uncontacted tribes and an Indian military base. Did a ‘spy’ balloon snoop on the Andaman and Nicobar islands? | CNN
CNN — When a strange white sphere appeared in the skies above the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in January 2022,...
Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside...
Ukrainian soldiers in Poland get a crash course in Leopard 2 tanks | CNN
Swietoszow, Poland CNN — Vadym Khodak beams and leans forward. He’s almost bouncing on his feet. “My soldiers like it...
Palestinian man killed and 13 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank, say Palestinian officials | CNN
CNN — A Palestinian man was killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli raid in Nablus early Monday, Palestinian...
US says it killed 12 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia airstrike | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — US Africa Command has said it killed 12 al-Shabaab fighters in a remote area of Somalia on...
