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WORLDOct 20North Korean workers treated as 'slaves' at Russian drone factory, says new reportA new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia. It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the workers it sends there.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 20Student sent back to China over Japanese rising sun flag incident in RussiaA Chinese student who draped himself in the Japanese rising sun flag in a Russian university classroom has been expelled and asked to leave the country, according to state-run newspaper Global Times. The flag was used by the Japanese military during its imperial expansion and is still used by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force. It remains a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in China and other parts of Asia. Moscow State University made the decision after the student was criticised by...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20Student sent back to China over Japanese rising sun flag incident in RussiaA Chinese student who draped himself in the Japanese rising sun flag in a Russian university classroom has been expelled and asked to leave the country, according to state-run newspaper Global Times. The flag was used by the Japanese military during its imperial expansion and is still used by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force. It remains a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in China and other parts of Asia. Moscow State University made the decision after the student was criticised by...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20China tops women qualifications as Russia also challenges U . S . for podium position at Worlds in RotterdamChina achieved top women's qualifications at the Worlds in Rotterdam, while Russia is also contending with the U.S. for a podium finish. This details competitive standings in an international sporting event.intlgymnast.com · United States
POLITICSOct 20Trump hints at imminent release of US hostage in Russia , says Moscow , BeijingforFormer President Trump has hinted at the impending release of a US hostage held in Russia, as stated by Moscow. This suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding a sensitive international issue.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSOct 20Trump hints at imminent release of US hostage in Russia , says Moscow , Beijingforaustraliannews.net · Australia
CONFLICTOct 19Russia-China-US summit would prolong the war, Kyiv saysUkrainian ⁠Foreign Minister ​Andrii Sybiha said on ​Monday that a summit between Russia, China ​and the ‌US would ⁠encourage President Vladimir Putin ‌to prolong the war. The ​Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a ​summit next month ​with US ​President Donald Trump and Chinese President ​Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war on terms ⁠that would favour Moscow. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19Angola Geopolitics : US , China , Russia , EU and GulfThe title discusses the geopolitics of Angola, involving key global powers and regions such as the US, China, Russia, EU, and the Gulf states. This suggests an analysis of international influence and relations concerning Angola.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSOct 18 We asked European allies to put secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil , they refused : Scott BessentScott Bessent stated that European allies refused requests to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for their purchase of Russian oil. This reveals a significant point of contention and disagreement among international partners regarding economic sanctions.aninews.in · India
POLITICSOct 17Cuba Geopolitics : US , Russia , China and EU in 2026This article discusses the geopolitical landscape of Cuba, focusing on its relations with the US, Russia, China, and the EU projected for 2026. It analyzes the complex international dynamics surrounding the island nation.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSOct 16Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew reportAs the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the latest Pew Research Centre report. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia, Pew found in a report released on Friday. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. “Russia stands...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Rubio Heads To Central Asia As US Seeks Bigger Role In Region Dominated By Russia, ChinaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Uzbekistan this weekend for talks with five Central Asian countries as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen commercial ties and expand Washington's strategic presence in the region.RFE/RL
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea - Russia arms salesnknews.org · North Korea
MILITARYOct 15Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drillsRussia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 15Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the UKNew Scientist
POLITICSOct 14Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with MoscowA journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East. A geopolitical rivalry over disputed islands in the region has recently caused tension.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 14Russia’s Arrest of a Japanese Journalist Deepens the Freeze in Japan-Russia RelationsThe case of Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Imai Yuki could chill reporting from Russia’s Far East and narrow the space for even limited diplomatic engagement.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 14Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 14Japan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of SpyingTokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Japanese reporter was arrested in Russia’s far east and accused of collecting military intelligence.NYT World
POLITICSOct 14Russia detains Japanese journalist, alleging espionageThe arrest comes as bilateral relations have sharply deteriorated over the war in Ukraine and the territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands.Washington Post World
CONFLICTOct 14Russia arrests Japanese Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spyingMoscow's FSB security service said a Japanese national was arrested on the Far East island of Sakhalin, near a disputed cluster of islands, but did not name the individual.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 14Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 14Japan urges Russia to ensure 'impartial treatment' for arrested journalistTokyo said Wednesday it had urged Moscow to ensure "fair and impartial treatment" for a Japanese journalist who was arrested by Russia on suspicion of espionage. Russia's foreign…Japan Today
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 13Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying⁠Russia’s FSB security agency said on ⁠Tuesday it had detained a Japanese journalist ⁠for alleged espionage, and Moscow’s foreign ministry said it regretted that Tokyo was using correspondents to carry out spying. In a statement on its website, the FSB said the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper journalist was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region on the day before he planned to leave Russia. It did ‌not specify when this was. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in a statement...South China Morning Post