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China extends surprise invitation to Australian PM Albanese

In a stunning reversal of diplomatic strategy, China has extended an unexpected invitation to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marking a potential thaw in relations between the two economic powerhouses after years of escalating tensions.

Australian PM faces crisis as RAAF intercepts Chinese jet

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confronts a major international crisis after a Royal Australian Air Force patrol intercepted a Chinese military aircraft in contested airspace, sparking urgent diplomatic talks.

Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful

Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.

Taiwan bans officials from Chinese 'retrocession' events

Taiwan's government has prohibited all officials from participating in events marking the 'retrocession' of Taiwan to China, escalating tensions in cross-strait relations and reinforcing Taiwan's separate governance stance.

Taiwan bans all official contact with China

Taiwan implements sweeping ban on officials engaging with Chinese counterparts, marking significant deterioration in cross-strait relations and challenging Beijing's sovereignty claims.

British boy abducted to Russia in custody battle

A Russian mother faces international arrest warrant after allegedly abducting her British son to Moscow, sparking diplomatic tensions and a desperate search by the heartbroken father.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire after border clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban-led government have reached a ceasefire agreement following intense cross-border airstrikes that killed multiple people. The fragile truce comes after Pakistan conducted retaliatory strikes in Afghan territory.

Chinese journalist's Trump-Xi reports spark diplomatic firestorm

Prominent Chinese journalist Wang Jian faces intense scrutiny after publishing controversial reports from the United States examining Donald Trump's relationship with Xi Jinping, raising questions about press freedom and international diplomacy.

Trump: China Wants to 'Hurt' United States

Former President Donald Trump makes explosive claims about China's intentions toward America during Washington rally, escalating diplomatic tensions between the world powers.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal

Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.

China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

Australian Gaza Flotilla Intercepted - UK Concerned

The UK government expresses deep apprehension as Australian-led humanitarian flotilla to Gaza faces reported interception, raising urgent questions about maritime safety and diplomatic tensions.

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