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Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal to counter China
Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports teamFinancial Times - 5h -
Sino-Ocean bondholders submit counter restructuring proposal to London court
The ad hoc bondholder group of state-backed Sino-Ocean Group has submitted an alternative offshore debt restructuring proposal to a London court in an intensifying battle between creditors and the ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
South Korean upheaval rattles US plan to counter China
Washington’s attempt to build alliance in east Asia could founder if a left-wing president succeeds Yoon Suk YeolFinancial Times - 1d -
Russia’s decline accelerates, thanks to Turkey and Israel in Syria
Assad has fled to Moscow, Iran has withdrawn from Syria and abandoned its mercenaries, and Russia’s remaining soldiers are isolated in the Assadist strongholds of Latakia and Tartus — where its ...The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine’s patchy fortifications help Russia advance
Invading troops capture more territory in Donetsk and move closer to region’s western borderFinancial Times - 2d -
Russia's authoritarianism and imperialism block a just peace in Ukraine
The Russo-Ukrainian war cannot end until all sides want a stable and just peace, and the greatest obstacle to such an outcome is the Russian regime, which is deeply authoritarian and hostile to ...The Hill - 2d -
How Russia-backed influencers meddled in Romania’s vote
Bucharest scrapped presidential election after ‘illegal’ social media campaign used tactics seen in Moldova pollFinancial Times - 2d -
Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - 3d -
Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria
With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Vladimir V. Putin has suffered one of the biggest geopolitical setbacks of his quarter-century in power.The New York Times - 3d -
Steve Rosenberg: Fall of Assad is a blow to Russia's prestige
Russian firepower helped keep the Syrian president in power - but in a matter of days, Moscow's Syria project unravelled.BBC News - 3d -
Fall of Damascus sidelines Russia and brings Turkey to the fore
As Moscow’s top diplomat reeled in Doha, his Turkish counterpart appeared to know he had the upper hand. Middle East crisis – live updates As celebratory gunfire was heard across liberated ...The Guardian - 3d -
Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens 'Saigon Moment' for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terrorism work due to rogue states, says chief
Ken McCallum says service must make ‘uncomfortable choices’ as it faces more aggression from Russia, China and Iran. MI5 has had to “pare back” its counter-terrorism focus because of the growing ...The Guardian - 5d -
Canada bolsters Arctic security to counter Russia-China threat
An ambassador for the region and Indigenous surveillance teams will supplement military hardwareFinancial Times - 5d -
German stock rally counters European gloom
Dax has enjoyed an unexpectedly strong market performance since the US electionsFinancial Times - 5d -
Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria
Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of HomsFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump pick a threat to US military’s counter-extremism effort, experts warn
Critics fear ‘absolute disaster’ and say Pete Hegseth’s far-right views will hinder attempts to tackle serious problem. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump ’s embattled choice for secretary of defense, ...The Guardian - 5d -
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We need a more agile EU sanctions regime to counter the Kremlin
Measures adopted so far are too cumbersome to match Russia’s artful ways of circumventing themFinancial Times - 6d -
Analysis-China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
Automakers in China are ramping up exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe and planning more models for the key market, exposing the limits of the European Union's electric vehicle tariff scheme. The ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Romania blames Russia for election meddling
National Security Council declassifies evidence of Moscow’s ‘hybrid attacks’ benefiting pro-Putin Călin GeorgescuFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
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Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones
Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson hit more than 9,500 times as Moscow attempts to drive out residentsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia
A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
California bill would ease access to over-the-counter birth control pills
Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new bill. The bill, which was recently introduced to the California State ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Bulgarian spy ring targeted Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of Russia, court told
Old Bailey hears that some members of group planned operation at a US military base near StuttgartFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda
A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Ontario’s ad campaign seeks to counter Trump tariffs threat
Canadian province is US’s third-biggest trade partner and its automotive industry is intertwined with that of its southern neighbourFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
