China plays down Trump-Brics row, says bloc not seeking confrontation – Firstpost

China plays down Trump-Brics row, says bloc not seeking confrontation – Firstpost

Shortly after President Trump threatened to impose an extra 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning themselves with the “anti-American policies” of the Brics, China on Monday said that the bloc is not seeking “confrontation” read more Shortly after President Donald Trump threatened to impose an extra 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning themselves…

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TikTok Reportedly Making U.S. Version of App

TikTok Reportedly Making U.S. Version of App

Photo-Illustration: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images We may be one step closer to finally closing the book on the endlessly-postponed TikTok ban. The Information is reporting that TikTok is working on a U.S. version of the app. Called M2, the new app is being eyed for a September release ahead of a sale to U.S….

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Will US strikes on Iran tighten North Korea’s nuclear resolve? Why China might be worried

Will US strikes on Iran tighten North Korea’s nuclear resolve? Why China might be worried

Last month’s US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities could strengthen North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are vital for its survival, deepening Pyongyang’s distrust and reinforcing its commitment to nuclear arms, security experts have warned. They added that the attacks were likely to undermine denuclearisation efforts on the Korean peninsula, a goal shared by Beijing,…

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Trump doubts Putin wants peace

Trump doubts Putin wants peace

Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images US President Donald Trump has suggested that Vladimir Putin does not want a ceasefire in Ukraine but rather to “keep killing people”. Source: Trump talking to reporters on Friday evening on board Air Force One, as reported by European Pravda Details: Speaking about his conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy the day…

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