China has shattered the assumption of US dominance in the Middle East | CNN
CNN — With a grandiose diplomatic flourish China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, in the process upending...
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Australia, the UK and US are joining forces in the Pacific, but will nuclear subs arrive quick enough to counter China? | CNN
Canberra, Australia CNN — More than a year after the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia dropped the tightly...
China looms large as Biden makes submarine moves with UK, Australia | CNN Politics
San Diego CNN — President Joe Biden will be flanked on Monday by a 377-foot submarine – the USS Missouri...
UK ramps up defense spending by $6 billion ahead of key AUKUS submarine announcement | CNN
CNN — The United Kingdom will ramp up defense spending by $6 billion to “fortify” against growing threats from Russia...
North Korea fires submarine missiles ahead of largest US-South Korea military drills in years | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea launched two missiles from a submarine in waters off its east coast over...
China appoints Li Qiang, a trusted ally of Xi Jinping, as premier | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — China’s rubber-stamp legislature has appointed Li Qiang, a long-time aide of leader Xi Jinping, as premier,...
North Korea fires at least six short-range missiles | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea fired off at least six short-range missiles on Thursday afternoon in what could...
Anti-Netanyahu protesters in Israel block roads to airport in latest nationwide demonstration | CNN
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Protesters blocked the road to one of the main terminals of Israel’s central international airport...
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...
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...
US allies South Korea and Japan make deal to ease strains over wartime labor dispute | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea on Monday announced a deal to compensate victims of forced labor by Japan...
North Korea’s food shortage is about to take a deadly turn for the worse, experts say | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Concerns about North Korea’s chronic food shortages are growing, with multiple sources suggesting this week...
King Charles’ meeting with EU chief is being criticized. Here’s why | CNN
A version of this story appeared in the March 3 edition of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you...
US slams Cambodian opposition figure’s ‘treason’ sentence | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — A top Cambodian opposition figure was sentenced to 27 years of house arrest on Friday after...
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...
Grand test for Indian diplomacy as American, Chinese and Russian ministers meet in Delhi | CNN
New Delhi CNN — Foreign ministers from the world’s biggest economies have convened in New Delhi, setting the stage for...
Anthony Albanese becomes first Australian Prime Minister to take part in Mardi Gras | CNN
CNN — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first leader of the country to take part in the...
Nigerians go to the polls in tense presidential election | CNN
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians are going to the polls for a crucial presidential vote that will see the country’s...
Seven months since he left office, Britain is still reeling from Boris Johnson | CNN
London CNN — Seven months since he announced his resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson’s shadow...
India’s opposition vows to keep ‘raising questions about Adani group’ after spokesperson arrested | CNN
New Delhi CNN — When dozens of security personnel crowded onto the runway of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport on...
